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Lament
© LynEve
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Uploaded: 11/07/12 12:33 AM GMT
Lament
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The Waiau River crosses the Hanmer Plain in North Canterbury, New Zealand.
There is a Maori legend associated with this river and the Clarence River. According to the story the Waiau-uha (Waiau) and the Waiau-toa (Clarence) were respectively male and female spirit lovers living in the Spenser Mountains. For some reason they were transformed into rivers, the sources of which were not far apart. When warm rains melted the snows and caused floods, it was said that the parted lovers were lamenting and that the rivers were swollen with their tears. (TeAra Encyclopedia)
Taken with Canon 450D. Thank you for your views and comments :)
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::SEFA
11/07/12 1:26 PM GMT
What a Beautiful view and legend. A wonderful photo with great clarity.
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This is outstanding Lyn, there is so much to look at, and truly enjoy, I really like the mist that you were able to capture in this as well, and what a wonderful legend to go with it.
Tigs♥ =^..^=
Tigs♥ =^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
I like how the river meanders every which way toward the high mountains in the distance Lyn...very nice!
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This is so beautiful...excellent viewpoint for this majestic scene
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Added this to my faves Lyn - I like everything about it especially the mist rising and the way the river takes my eyes through the whole shot.
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"What a desolate place would be a world without a flower!
It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
Beautiful view!!
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The most precious jewel you'll ever have around your neck are the arms of your children♥
Lovely view very well captured here with the flow between the lush green land on one side and the harsh dark grey mountain on the other side. Beautiful!
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
That's one hell of a view..Brilliant..R.
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Never argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
A spectacular view and you've captured it so well Lyn! This is definitely one I'd like to see in person someday.
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Spend a few minutes each day being grateful for what you have and who you have to share it with.
So much going on in this amazing capture. Love it.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is....
Frank Scully
Love the grandeur in this one, LE.
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TicK
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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
Could a land as beautiful and spectacular as New Zealand be any more personified than by you Lynn??!!! A most peaceful and pleasing scene. If I were a cow I would be in heaven grazing in this place:):)
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BB
Wow Lyn this is breathtaking . The view , colors and the composition are excellent. Great legend it's got it all.
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I would travel only by horse, if I had the choice. ~ Linda McCartney ~
It's a wowser Lyn!... It is a beautiful panoramic scene with a great atmosphere. Excellent lightning and beautiful colours.
You should have entered the "Where I'd Rather Be" contest.
You should have entered the "Where I'd Rather Be" contest.
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"Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures." Henry Ward Beecher
A beautiful photo my Friend. Makes me think of the beginning of a fairy tale....cool...
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reminds me why i love New Zealand......breathtaking...Ro
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let me keep my eyes open, let me see the beauty
I agree with Sandi, this is really Outstanding. Such beautiful scenery and love the fog/steam rising off the water in the upper left background
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Have a Sunny Day
Love your New Zealand landscapes - they bring back some wonderful memories.
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beautiful....Ro.....just realised that i have written before ;-))
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let me keep my eyes open, let me see the beauty
Glad I found this one in your gallery. It is so good Lyn.
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Life's moments are sweet. I just want to capture all that I can of them.
That's a great origin story you related. It seems like most, if not all, early humans were very spirit oriented. The need seems to crop up everywhere. Natural history has always been enough for me though, especially when it's a land as beautiful as yours. One of the last pristine places on Earth. Thanks for showing another small piece of it.
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There are more things in heaven and earth,
than are dreamt of in your philosophy. W.S.