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Hollow of The Giant
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Lake Wakatipu (Maori for Hollow of The Giant)). . . Facts:Surface area, 291 km². Average depth, 230 Metres. Max. depth, 420 Metres. Parts of Lake floor are 100 Metres below sea level. The Lake rises and falls by 4 inches every 25 minutes . . . .Maori Legend: Beneath the waters lies a giant named Matau and it is his heatbeat that causes the rise and fall of the waters. . . Taken with Canon 450D. Comments most welcome, thank you for viewing.

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.scorpie
06/29/10 2:21 PM GMT
So Beautiful.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
::Inkeri
06/29/10 2:27 PM GMT
A Stunning scene with Beautiful colors.Very Beautiful photo,Eve.
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.gaeljet2
06/29/10 3:28 PM GMT
nice colors
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::Dunstickin
06/29/10 4:28 PM GMT
Now that would Loch Ness Monster in Scottish!...lol

Wonderful scenic views here!..
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.elektronist
06/29/10 4:28 PM GMT
Very nice place with beautiful colors. Thanks Lyn.

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::Flmngseabass
06/29/10 4:37 PM GMT
Another beautiful scene Lynn!! Bruce
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::Roseman_Stan
06/29/10 6:14 PM GMT
Fine shot and thanks for the information on it as well.

Stan
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::PatAndre
06/29/10 6:49 PM GMT
That is one very deep lake. And Im staying out of it. The lighter yellow colors on the lower left make the image sing.
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::corngrowth
06/29/10 9:11 PM GMT
Matau must have a big heart Lyn, lol.
Thanks for another wonderful post.
Regards, Cornelius.
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.icedancer
06/29/10 9:40 PM GMT
That is such a Cool legend of the beautiful blue lake. Looks a little windy because of the white caps. Gorgeous capture Lyn with beautiful scenery around with such colours
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::0930_23
06/29/10 10:53 PM GMT
Love the legend, love the photo. Together they make a great experience that you shared.
Good post LE.

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::Ramad
06/30/10 1:46 PM GMT
His heart must be quite a pump LOL! Very good composition and colours here Lyn. I like the way you have placed the brown grass in front.
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.koca
07/01/10 4:27 PM GMT
Great place, nice scenery, very good shot.
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.vlad421
07/01/10 8:36 PM GMT
very nice photo of a beautiful place. voted to perm.
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mrdots
07/03/10 10:44 PM GMT
Great shot! The information you gave on the picture was superb.

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.johindes
07/04/10 11:26 PM GMT
What a nice legend thank you for sharing it. YOu really do live in such a beautiful place Lyn, if you want a house swap just shout lol.
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::Jimbobedsel
07/06/10 3:24 PM GMT
That blue water is so inviting, not to mention the surroundings. A super capture of a gorgeous place. Well done, Lyn.
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