Aaron Schmidt Photography
Walking alone on Karekare beach
Posted by Aaron Schmidt (Auckland, New Zealand) on 28 April 2008 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
In 1825, the Ngapuhi tribe came sweeping through this area from the north. The warriors from the local Te Kawerau a Maki tribe fought bravely, but they were no match for the muskets the Ngapuhi had obtained from the British. 2000 lost their lives.
Some say spirits continue to haunt these beautiful beaches of Karekare but seeing Jordi walk in harmony with the wind and waves and sand ... all I felt was peace.
This is my 1000th post on Aminus3. Jason achieved this goal a few months back and Shuva's soon to follow. I've been posting fairly consistently since June 1st, 2004, one month shy of 4 years.
Margie from Auckland, New Zealand
Wonderful shot! I love it. It shows the power and the peace at the same time. I have immense respect for our west coast beaches, even more so after reading your story on Jordi. Congratulations on your 1000th post.
28 Apr 2008 7:22am
@Margie: Yes, the west coast a truly awe-inspiring place. I'm sure Jordi will appreciate your comments.
yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece
a classic but very beautiful image - congratulations for the 1000th post
28 Apr 2008 7:25am
Jason Kravitz from Brussels, Belgium
congrats on your 1000th post!! Those 4 years since we first started posting seem like a long time ago...
This is a haunting, prolific image - I like mood, serenity and back story. When you feel at peace in a place like this, you can connect with that feeling at other more chaotic times.
28 Apr 2008 7:36am
@Jason Kravitz: A long time indeed but it all seems to pass so quickly. Good thing I've got my photos to remind me of everything.
Ruben Latre from Terrassa, Spain
wow... great picture to celebrate your 1000th post !! I love the dramatic mood, the composition and the colors are just awesome !!! Congrats !!
28 Apr 2008 7:57am
Helen from Melbourne, Australia
Smashing photo. I love the way you've caught the light. Congrats on your 1000th post.
28 Apr 2008 9:25am
Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom
This is an absolutely beautiful photo Aaron. The figure is perfectly placed and I love the light on the breaking waves and those lines of light and dark in the sand!
28 Apr 2008 10:05am
@Ian Bramham: Thanks Ian. Comments from a B&W professional such as yourself are well appreciated.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Magnificent beauty ... utter peace! Your 1000th post is a very special one, indeed ... thank you for sharing ...
28 Apr 2008 10:11am
Peter Mannfolk from Landskrona, Sweden
Happy 1000 and I couldn´t agree more with the other comments! /Peter
28 Apr 2008 11:26am
Mikel Bilbao from Spain
Hallo Aaron!!
Fantastic photo (your 1000Th !!!) I like the light and special atmosphere you have got.
Congrats
28 Apr 2008 2:40pm
danthro from Suburbia, United States
love it! beautiful shot. love the light, colors, composition, silhouette, detail on the wave that's coming in, all the horizontal lines, the clouds. excellent shot!
28 Apr 2008 4:09pm
Janet from France
Que de chemin parcouru entre la jetée de Normandie et cette ballade - toute en nuance sur la plage de Karekere, je te félicite pour cette magnifique millième.
Bisous
28 Apr 2008 6:44pm
@Janet: Merci Janet. C'est vrai que les derniers quatre ans etaient une grande adventure.
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
Aaron thanks for your comments on Yellow Leaf. This beach scene is stunning, the stormy sky and sea has a real impact on the photo. Great capture.
28 Apr 2008 7:59pm
Aurelie Schmidt from Auckland, New Zealand
Beautiful .... Incredible shot again. Congratulations on your 1000th post. Time has indeed gone quickly and lots has been accomplished. Well done!
Love U,
Aurélie
28 Apr 2008 9:46pm
@Aurelie Schmidt: Merci mon amour.
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
Thats one beautiful shot, and very fitting for the 1000th...... thats a lot of images.
I love the light that catches the waves and the framing is fabulous.
28 Apr 2008 10:33pm
DarkElf from Perth, Australia
striking photo! very thoughtful and the waves in the background are beuatifully lit up...
29 Apr 2008 3:41am
Rhys from Darlington, United Kingdom
congrats on the milestone! you've celebrated with a great shot, nice one.
29 Apr 2008 5:37am
Jrask from Pasadena, United States
Couldn't ask for a much better image to mark 1000, great composition and lighting, superb!
29 Apr 2008 5:52am
ManuelaR from Hainburg, Germany
Congrats Aaron, almost missed it!
This is a stunning take with a powerful mood and perfect to mark your celebration...
30 Apr 2008 5:23pm
Jordi from New Zealand
An honor to be in your 1000th image posted Aaron. Thank you.
You can really feel the power of the coast in that image. I like the sun on a wave in the distance - a brief period of calm between the storms.
2 May 2008 10:28pm
Wendy and Allan from Oakville, Canada
Congratulations on your 1000th post and we had the unique privelege of walking with you and Jordi that day on the beach. A very special time for us. Thank you.
With much love,
Mom and Dad
8 May 2008 10:15pm
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
Congratulations on this 1000th post! Thanks to you for your part in providing the means for us to be members of this great community!
The photo itself is a magical looking image. Interesting background information, too.
Here's to the future for us all on aminus3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12 Jun 2008 10:27am
Claus Petersen from Herfølge, Denmark
Beautiful mood you have in this one, I can almost feel the wind on my face, and the splash of the waves.
8 Jun 2010 8:36am
