Scenic Milford Sound, a photo from Fiordland, South Island

Photographer's Note

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2 photos today that don't have waterfalls - just scenic views along Milford Sound. The tiny island in the main one was out near the ocean entrance tp Milford Sound.
A couple people have wondered about the term "sound". It is a fairly common English geological/geographical term for a river valley flooded by the sea.
The second WS today does have waterfalls but just lots of very thin ones cascading down the rockface.

COSTANTINO, Fis2, ikeharel, pierrefonds, PaulVDV has marked this note useful

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COSTANTINO (116580) 2022-04-08 23:32

Hello my dear Ian and have a nice day
and a happy week end
wild capture with a hidden mystery
thanks for your useful notes and the
explanation that some people have wondered
about the term sound....it is fair
common English geological for a river valley
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (147224) 2022-04-08 23:34

Hi Ian,
Another nice photo of this landscape with this original rock/tree ... well framed, good effect with this colors contrast, tfs.

pajaran (115989) 2022-04-08 23:46

Pozdrav mom cestom komsiji sa fotografijama na TE.

Lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepa poriroda, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i perspektivom.
Dobar rad, sa lepim fotografijama u radionici.
Lepo secanje.

Zelim vam lepo popodne, sve najbolje.
Paja

Fis2 (170861) 2022-04-09 0:35

Witaj Lan!
Another interesting set of photos, views make impression.
I like island.
Good framing, colors and composition.
Well done.
Have a nice weekend.
Krzysztof

holmertz (102774) 2022-04-09 2:46

Hello Ian,
I wouldn't like to get stranded on that desert island. It looks totally inhospitable, but it provides a fascinating view.
"Sound" was probably brought to the British isles by the Vikings. The word is still "sund" in the Scandinavian languages.
Best regards,
Gert

pierrefonds (114536) 2022-04-09 4:40

Hi Ian,

You have captured well the power of the current or flow of the river. The point of view is showing the details of the small island and of the cliffs. There is a good contrast between the colors of the picture. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Silvio1953 (221729) 2022-04-09 4:58

Ciao Ian, great view of amazing place, magic atmosphere, wonderful natural colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

kasianowak (17676) 2022-04-09 8:29

Hi Ian
Somehow, the greens look enhanced by the overcast light. The shapes of the trees and shrubs, especially on this charming little island are fascinating. You made the best of the weather, kind of when some other landscape photographers wouldn't bother. Especially the low cloud - it's the icing on the cake.
The bonus images give us a better idea about the views around the main one.
Best wishes
Kasia

Tue (92470) 2022-04-09 11:15

Hello Ian,
You placed this small rocky island very well in the centre and the many trees on it stand out clearly from the foggy slopes in the background.
Lars

mkamionka (74535) 2022-04-09 13:10

Hi Ian,
Plenty of photogenic scenes in this famous spot. You have well explored the area. The weather was challenging with the mist adding an extraordinary mood to the scenes.
Excellent reportage,
M

abmdsudi (95869) 2022-04-09 21:01

Hi Ian
Excellent moody shot showing Milford Sound weather!! very atmospheric but gives a wonderful sense of being there,
Best regards

PaulVDV (62978) 2022-04-11 17:05

Hello Ian,
I didn't know the term 'sound' in English.
Wonderful how trees grow on that very small rocky island.
Apparently the trees have found ground for their roots after all.
Beautiful fresh green foreground with a misty background.
Best regards, Paul

jmdias (115252) 2022-04-19 9:06

ian

this place is so humid the trees even got to grow in this islet made of pure rocks. very special corner of the island with not usual aspect. TFS this photos.

take care

jorge