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Jason Kravitz on Relaxing in the sunset, Auckland
lots of layers here - typical Aaron vertical surprise - scroll down and see the prize nice one!

Thomas on Solen in the bath
Babies and bathtime are a perfect match. They love it! You've captured a great moment. It's going to be a lot ...

Dimitrios on Relaxing in the sunset, Auckland
amazing composition, great frame+info given

Margie on Relaxing in the sunset, Auckland
Very cool!

Dave Transom on Relaxing in the sunset, Auckland
Dude, that is an awesome shot. With the haze in the sky line, it reminds me of the cities in some science fiction books I ...

Jasper on Relaxing in the sunset, Auckland
Very cool layered shot!

Ian Bramham on Alone at Karekare
Really dramatic with the lone figure, the sea and that vast cliff...the sombre colours really work well here as well to add ...

janet on Solen with Schmidt Family, 6 months
Joyeux anniversaire Solen, 6 mois déjà !!! Le temps passe vite avec ce petit bout de chou... Belle photo de ...

Hutch on Solen with Schmidt Family, 6 months
Great pic of the family! Everyone looking healthy and happy!

AR on Alone at Karekare
The Piano was filmed on a nearby beach! I love the Waitakeres...truly a jewel in Auckland's crown ;)

Shuva Brata Deb on Alone at Karekare
Why are those greens so dead, as it it has been breezed by the scent of an evil lady ?

Helen on Alone at Karekare
Lovely. I like how nature dwarfs the person. This reminds me of the beach where 'The Piano' was filmed. Is it ...

shahab on Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, NZ
Very beautiful shot!Like it!

Margie on Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, NZ
Nice shot, I like this perspective.

Observing on Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, NZ
You know, some people would comment on the amount of water... rule of thirds etc. But I think this really gives the image ...

Nicholas on Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, NZ
lovely :)

Wendy and Allan on Walking alone on Karekare beach
Congratulations on your 1000th post and we had the unique privelege of walking with you and Jordi that day on the beach. ...

Wendy and Allan on Jordi on tour in the Waitakere
Thanks again Jordi for the wonderful tour that you gave us. It was truly memorable.

Wendy on Kauri, giants of New Zealand
Beautiful picture Aaron. They were huge.

Wendy on Kids overlooking Mount Maunganui
I remember this. I was really concerned about these kids being so close to the edge but they had no fear and their parents ...

agni on Coulds over Piha Beach, Autumn
beautiful sky! great frame! just perfect..

agni on Paraglider landing on the beach
great capture! that's a really nice picture! :)

Eleftheria, 9 years old, on Paraglider landing on the beach
Beautiful!

Amir on Paraglider landing on the beach
Wow, you have captured it all in one frame. Well done

Helen on Paraglider landing on the beach
Superb colour Aaron! Nice action shot with lots of interest. Did you colour coordinate that box on the rocks or was it ...

Shuva Brata Deb on Kauri, giants of New Zealand
Nice facts, but there is a bit too much exposure and less focus -- maybe due to the sun.

Margie on Kauri, giants of New Zealand
Great angle. I love kauris.

katherine on Kauri, giants of New Zealand
nice angle and composition

Jaime Alberto on Jordi on tour in the Waitakere
Nice shot, and very nice Photoblog too. Best Regards from Spain Jaime Alberto

ManuelaR on Coulds over Piha Beach, Autumn
This is absolutely breathtaking! Wonderful rays of light. You are getting ready for winter and we are just starting spring... ...

Jordi on Tree hugging in the Waitakere
Cool shadow of the ferns on the huge tree - looks like it's been stenciled on!

Jordi on Walking alone on Karekare beach
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 ...

shahab on Coulds over Piha Beach, Autumn
Fantastic shot!Beautifully captured!

Michael on Coulds over Piha Beach, Autumn
Beautiful scene. The clouds look great and the shore is very shot.

Inki on Coulds over Piha Beach, Autumn
Beautiful shot! Dramatic view with the dark clouds and rays of sunshine. Brings back font memories of living in Auckland ...

Margie on Coulds over Piha Beach, Autumn
Great dramatic image. This view never fails to astound and amaze me.

Alun Lambert on Coulds over Piha Beach, Autumn
Wow what a place,i think this is a great shot as is, sometimes when i see a shot that has had HDR done on it it looks over ...

Jason Kravitz on Coulds over Piha Beach, Autumn
nice shot with the rays and moody landscape... my only slight complaint is the lighting is pretty uniform across the whole ...

Ana Lúcia on Coulds over Piha Beach, Autumn
This is a magnificent cloud formation. I love the rays!

yiannis krikis on Coulds over Piha Beach, Autumn
excellent landscape and sky

vivek on Walking alone on Karekare beach
best shot i've ever seen... ..keep up the gud work :)

vivek on Tree hugging in the Waitakere
too big to hug... :)

vivek on Coulds over Piha Beach, Autumn
nice shot buddy :)

ManuelaR on Walking alone on Karekare beach
Congrats Aaron, almost missed it! This is a stunning take with a powerful mood and perfect to mark your celebration...

Jrask on Walking alone on Karekare beach
Couldn't ask for a much better image to mark 1000, great composition and lighting, superb!

Rhys on Walking alone on Karekare beach
congrats on the milestone! you've celebrated with a great shot, nice one.

shahab on Walking alone on Karekare beach
Fantastic shot!Great composition!Very well done!

DarkElf on Walking alone on Karekare beach
striking photo! very thoughtful and the waves in the background are beuatifully lit up...

Richard_Irwin on Walking alone on Karekare beach
Thats one beautiful shot, and very fitting for the 1000th...... thats a lot of images. I love the light that catches the ...

Aurelie Schmidt on Walking alone on Karekare beach
Beautiful .... Incredible shot again. Congratulations on your 1000th post. Time has indeed gone quickly and lots has been ...

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