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Spreading Waters
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Spreading Waters is the translation of Waihola, the name of this tidal fresh water lake 40 km south of Dunedin in Otago, in New Zealand's South Island. Its area is 9 square kilometres. There is a small township (pop. approx 200) and it is a popular holiday and picnic place, and rowing venue.
Waihola is an unusual Maori word as there is no "l" in the Maori alphabet. It probably was originally Waihora.
In the goldrush days a paddle steamer, the Betsy Douglas,used to transport prospectors across the lake then they headed for the hills and on to Gabriel's Gully.
We passed it at about 6pm today driving home from a trip south and just had to stop and take a few shots of the sunset. The colours changed so quickly. In 3 minutes (5.52 to 5.55, we were in a hurry !) I clicked 26 times and every one seems to have different hues.
I have happy memories of picnics here as a child.

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::tigger3
06/14/14 1:52 PM GMT
SALE, I'm so glad you took the time stop for some pics. so beautiful, and so calming. Perfect natural layers, and well composed. =^..^=SAS
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::Marzena
06/14/14 2:10 PM GMT
SAM speaking here:)
If you promise to post all 26 images of the same location with the changing hues, I am staying by my computer all 13 days without a word of complaint. This will also have beneficial effect on my diet as I will drink only pure water with lemon juice in order to survive:)
I love such scenes...
Thanks, dear agent.
SAM & SAAB
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
.picardroe
06/14/14 2:16 PM GMT
Beautiful sunset, Very well captured Lyn.
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.GIGIBL
06/14/14 2:19 PM GMT
Excellent shot Lyn of this Beauty ,Well done.
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::Dunstickin
06/14/14 2:27 PM GMT
26 times! ....so, how many pictures did you get then!...☺

Tranquil and mesmerizing!...
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"Never stop photographing. It is very likely that your best photograph has not yet been captured"> "You can observe a lot by just watching". - Yogi Berra
.icedancer
06/14/14 3:43 PM GMT
Breath taking SALE, wonderful info and so glad you did take the time to stop. Spectacular in all ways
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::mirto56
06/14/14 5:17 PM GMT
Astounding scenery with extraordinary colors and reflections. Fantastico LE!
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::corngrowth
06/14/14 5:46 PM GMT
All the wonderful ingredients of this posting like reflections, sunset, composition, interesting narrative make this one to a very special one Lyn!

Regards, Cornelius.
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::Ramad
06/14/14 6:03 PM GMT
Beautiful tones of orange and yellow in that sky. Very nice capture Lyn.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
.PatAndre
06/14/14 8:43 PM GMT
Unusual colors. Pretty. Interesting history. Good one.
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.Joanie
06/15/14 2:02 AM GMT
Simply gorgeous and the scene and everything else are just outstanding Lyn!!! Love it!!!!
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ALWAYS VIEW FULL SCREEN...SO MUCH MORE BEAUTY!
Constance52347
06/15/14 5:03 AM GMT
Gorgeous view! Love the reflections.
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.koca
06/15/14 8:02 AM GMT
Outstanding shot, wonderful colors. Well done, Lyn.
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