The shower, a photo from Fiordland, South Island

Photographer's Note

You didn't like the pictures from Wales from yesterday, I am afraid today it will be much worse. The picture is of poor quality, it was made through the window covered with the water droplets, and in fact, it is the shot from the movie.

Milford’s second-highest waterfall is the Stirling Falls, a staggering 151m in height – three times the height of Niagara Falls, but the 1,300m mountain behind displaces this incredible height. This is the famous waterfall that Hugh Jackman ‘jumped off’ in the movie Wolverine. The sheer drop of the Stirling Falls allows boats and brave kayakers to get right underneath – it’s an incredible feeling to have the power of 151m worth of glacial water falling on top of you. Discovered by Captain Stirling, Stirling who discovered the waterfall chose to name the waterfall after himself; less of a gentlemanly move than Captain Bowen who named the Lady Bowen Falls after his wife.

The biggest attraction of the Milford Sound Cruise is when the boats come very close to the falls which allow people to be under the water. The legend says that the waterfall's water make the people younger.

I didn't know that this water could make me younger and stood safely with my camera behind the window :(.

More fun if you spend 3,5 minutes seeing these pictures.

pajaran, tyro, holmertz, Fis2, ikeharel, papagolf21, ChrisJ, besnard, snunney, pierrefonds, jhm, adramad, bukitgolfb301 ha contrassegnato questa nota come utile

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ifege (46951) 2018-08-27 0:43

Hi Malgo
A great one of people getting wet but it is a thrill when the boats nose into the waterfalls in Milford, especially when it is raining.
cheers
Ian

tyro (30513) 2018-08-27 0:46

Hi dear Malgo,

I'm afraid I've been absent from TE for a few months now - but as soon as I saw this photograph, together with your fascinating note, I was captivated! And your superb video is absolutely brilliant - a perfect record from Milford Sound and, in particular, Stirling Falls, superbly captured.

Although it appears that those youngsters are having fun, I admit that I would have followed you and stayed in the cabin of the boat and observed through the window!

Brilliant!

Kindest Regards,

John. xx

holmertz (101988) 2018-08-27 1:06

Hello Malgo,
Who cares if the quality is not perfect? This photo is so much more exciting and entertaining than the vast majority of perfect pictures shown here. When we see the white shawl blowing in the wind and the water crashing into the sea it's not hard to imagine the forces of nature and the thrill of the moment. Those taking a shower must have been really cold. This photo tells the whole story, but of course it gets so much better when we see the movie. It was a great idea, and almost necessary, to include the video. It gives a new dimension to TE.
Kind regards,
Gert

Fis2 (169731) 2018-08-27 1:12

Czesc sasiadko dzisiaj :)
Ciekawe miejsce, warte pokazania.
Napewno podplynac blisko pod wodospad to niezapomniane wrazenia.
Milego nowego tygodnia.
Pozdrawiam.
Krzysztof

Nicou (193806) 2018-08-27 1:18

Hello

avec les gouttes d'eau sur le vitrage quelle iamge et compo quelle vue et cpatage et ces personnage quei apprécient la chute d'eau é torse nu et en voile blanc il y a du vent fort génail.
Bravo et amitié
nciou

papagolf21 (152605) 2018-08-27 1:27

Bonjour, chère Malgo,
Vous avez un don pour nous faire profiter du voyage. Je suis allé bien évidemment sur le lien et j'ai pu apprécier la promenade le longe de la côte. Et ceux qui ont apprécié une douche naturelle glacée !
Belle réussite, comme d'habitude.
Amitiés.
Philippe

ikeharel (112439) 2018-08-27 1:27

Looks as great cold-fun, Malgo, and still I think the quality is OK under the given opportunity.
Nice idea to record the visit there.
Regards,
Ike

ChrisJ (171222) 2018-08-27 2:09

Hi Malgo

April is a little chilly to be partly soaked in iced water that's plunged straight off a glacier. Fantastic sharpness on the water drops on the protective window, and good to catch the other photographer looking back at you. Tfs!

besnard (59196) 2018-08-27 2:33

Bonjour Malgo
Une image intéressante et inédite, la vidéo est un bon complément.
Merci de nous faire voyager et bonne journée.
Nicole

snunney (130967) 2018-08-27 4:00

Hello Malgo,
Discretion is the better part of valour; like you and John I would have stayed behind the glass. Not technically perfect, but who cares, it captures the spirit of the moment to perfection.

pierrefonds (113590) 2018-08-27 4:42

Hi Malgo,

The water dropplets on the window are giving a special mood to the scene. You have captured well the power of the waterfalls and of the people getting showered. Sometime you have to take the opportunity to take a photo even if the conditions are not the best. Have a nice day.

Pierre

jhm (211734) 2018-08-27 6:02

Hello Malgo,

I think that this type picture must are art pictures.
See we a reflection of you if photographer ?
Splendid composition and nice presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

adramad (72562) 2018-08-27 9:13

Hi, Malgo.
Very interesting note and very original and nice picture, better to see it behind the glass, down too cold and a wet impression.
Very good lighting management and very good sharpness.
Well done. I like it.
I wish you a pleasant week.
Very best regards.
Luis.

P / D: I did not climb the hill of the Gediminas tower, because there was not much time and also heat.

Tue (91574) 2018-08-27 12:46

Hello Malgo,
I cannot imagine that this waterfall will provide a very comfortable shower, but if it makes you younger, it will probably be worth the icy water. A fine view of the daredevils on the ship and the waterfall slightly blurry in the background.
Lars

lousat (138609) 2018-08-27 15:28

Ciao Malgo,you're always young,maybe the effect of this waterfall is real...eheeh...i like this pic,the effect of the drops so sharp is very nice,and it's surely nice to go so close the waterfall with the boat,well done. Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2018-08-27 16:35

Hi dear Malgo

I am a little surprised that your NZ sereis comes back and still continues!. i suppose you are so impressed with this country. So nice and unique idea to get this angle and position, that is made from your long experiences. So unique shot at all.

All the best and have a good day! Takero

Cricri (176) 2018-08-27 22:45

Hi Malgorzata
WOW fantastique de s'approcher de l'eau , en plus si elle rend plus jeune :-)
superbe image et vidéo
Belle journée
cricri

paura (25802) 2018-08-28 10:55

linda tomada desse incomum ponto de disparo. Gosto da originalidade.

carlo62 (81265) 2018-08-29 14:59

Ciao Malgo
per fortuna sei rimasta dietro al vetro, altrimenti diventavi una bambina!!!!
A me sembra una foto molto originale, sia per il tipo di inquadratura, sia per il soggetto e anche per l'argomento trattato.
Saluti
Carlo

jmdias (114278) 2018-09-30 4:20

malgo

even despite the limitation we have a marvelous sense of moment and life in your compo. I liekd the visualeffect caused by the drops. nice job.
PS: as you know I should to post the rest of my UK photos in the site and after them I wil post photos from my homeland and around february you will able to see my chinese photos. anyway I guess they weren't so nice in fact, I am some frustrate with them.

take care

jorge