Milford Sound #3

Photo of Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, New Zealand.

The most famous landmark at Milford Sound is the tallest peak known as "Mitre Peak", so named because its shape is reminiscent of a bishop's mitre or ceremonial hat. Mitre Peak has long been painted and photographed throughout New Zealand's European history. Mitre Peak is on the left side of this photo.


Canon EOS 20D
1/5000s at f/3.5
ISO200
18-55mm lens at 18mm


External Links: Mitre Peak

Photo of Milford Sound #2

When I took this photo on a recent trip to Milford Sound in New Zealand's Fiordland National Park, the mist had almost cleared. But just enough was hanging in the sky still when I took this photo to add some extra interest to the picture.

Canon EOS 20D
1/400s at f/13
ISO200
18-55mm lens at 51mm

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Here are some useful links if you are planning a visit to New Zealand's Fiordland National Park:
External Links: Milford Sound - Wikipedia entry, cruises on Milford Sound, Fiordland Regional Tourism Organization - Milford Sound

Milford Sound

Milford Sound is the heart of Fiordland National Park and the most-visited of the fiords. Mistakenly named a "sound", Milford Sound is actually a fiord, meaning it was carved out by glacial action during the last ice age rather than by the action of rivers, which is the difference between a fiord and a sound.

After sailing out to the Tasman Sea and turning back in, the fog began to lift until the sky was completely clear by time we disembarked.

Canon EOS 20D
1/320s at f/13
ISO200
18-55mm lens at 54mm

External Links: Milford Sound - Wikipedia entry, cruises on Milford Sound, Fiordland Regional Tourism Organization - Milford Sound

Sunrise at Opito Bay #3

When taking these photos of the sunrise at Opito Bay , since the sun was above the horizon and I was shooting right into the sun, I adjusted the camera to a very fast film speed equivalent (ISO 50) and took very short exposures. The result was the beautiful gold color you see in these photos.

Nikon E8700
1/320s at f7.4
ISO 50

You may also enjoy seascape paintings of Opito Bay by Keith Townshend

Surise at Opito Bay #2

Opito Bay is located in the Mercury Bay area of the Coromandel Peninsula on New Zealand's North Island. The bay is reached by a gravel road, and there are no shops at the bay so you have to bring all your provisions. You typically have the long sweeping beach all to yourself. I like this photo for the reflection of the sun in the wet sand and shallow water.

Nikon E8700
1/500s at f7.4
ISO 50

You may also be interested in seascape paintings of Opito Bay by Keith Townshend

Sunrise at Opito Bay #1

Opito Bay is located in the Mercury Bay area of the Coromandel Peninsula on New Zealand's North Island. I got to spend a couple of vacations at a beach house located right at the water's edge thanks to a good friend. This isolated beach was the perfect location for endless photos. Of course capturing the sunrise was a great treat. I like the sweep of cloud above the sea in this photo.

Nikon E87001
1/700s at
f8.0
ISO 50

You may also enjoy seascape paintings of Opito Bay by New Zealand artist Keith Townshend