Northland Beaches, New Zealand

Spent last weekend, camping at a couple of fantastic beaches, firstly Taupo Bay. The following day, drove up to New Zealand's most Northern point by our roads - Cape Reigna, and on the way decided to drop by Matai Bay on the Karikari Peninsula to have a swim and some midday photos. I definitely wish to camp at Matai Bay in the future - it's the most amazing clear water I've seen (and I thought the Coromandel photos I posted few days ago was good water..basically fewer boats, fewer people = cleaner water)

Those are stunning seascapes! How I wish I could go on holiday there right now We've got rain, snow, fog and slushy roads here

I can feel the warmth of the sun and the coolness of the sea water from here

Great pics!


David

Wow those waters look inviting, you need to invest in some scuba gear for your camera.

Looking at your pictures is certainly bumping New Zealand up on my list of holiday destinations. Great pictures remind me of the Barnfield Estate

lovely shots once again, Wazza.

what filters do you use?

Lovelly Mate, Wetting my taste buds, only 3 weeks till i'm over.........you'll be glad to know snow due her tonight as well

Very tempting...nice captures

Beautiful shots. The water colour is amazing.

nice series, looks like a stunning place to go and spend some time

Lovely shots, Warren. Just looking at these is warming me up a treat

Hogster86 wrote in post #7258401
Those are stunning seascapes! How I wish I could go on holiday there right now We've got rain, snow, fog and slushy roads here

I can feel the warmth of the sun and the coolness of the sea water from here

Great pics!


David

Thanks David
I think I made the best decision to spend summer out here.. One of the best on record, in terms of heat, sun hours, water temperatures

futura wrote in post #7258441
Wow those waters look inviting, you need to invest in some scuba gear for your camera.

Thanks Andy, would be a great idea.. Looked into the Ikelite system before, but very expensive. Be cheaper to just dip the camera under, get a few shots.. Break it, and buy another 1D

adrian5127 wrote in post #7258496
Looking at your pictures is certainly bumping New Zealand up on my list of holiday destinations. Great pictures remind me of the Barnfield Estate

Thanks Adrian.. HAHA Can't let me forget about Barnfield Gardens..

Harm wrote in post #7259405
lovely shots once again, Wazza.

what filters do you use?

Thanks, I'm currently using Hi-tech filters, in a Lee holder
0.6 hard edge, and 0.3/0.6/0.9 soft, as well as a 1.2 ND. Mix and match depending on shots, but these were mostly with a soft edge 0.9

BOUNCINGNRG wrote in post #7261505
Lovelly Mate, Wetting my taste buds, only 3 weeks till i'm over.........you'll be glad to know snow due her tonight as well

Good luck Mark! You'll love being back here.. I'm trying to like England again.. After all, only two months before I head back!

Roy Webber wrote in post #7261634
Very tempting...nice captures

Thanks Roy )

kelstar wrote in post #7261635
Beautiful shots. The water colour is amazing.

Thanks, we're sure privileged for such clean nice water

hidden forms wrote in post #7261668
nice series, looks like a stunning place to go and spend some time

Yeah, absolutely. I probably won't have time now to camp at Matai Bay, but HIGHLY recommended. Heading to Cathedral Cove/Hot Water beach area again tomorrow, and the Mount on Sunday night.

Anke wrote in post #7261708
Lovely shots, Warren. Just looking at these is warming me up a treat

Thanks Chris, glad you're getting rid of that frostbite

nice work warren, those are some great colour combinations