NZPhotographer Issue 45, July 2021

My father bought me my first camera when I was
6 so photography has always been with me from
that day. Most of my time behind the lens has been
with film cameras so I am still relatively new to digital
photography starting with a used Canon Rebel and
now with my Canon M6 mark II. Photography to me is
the privilege of capturing a specific moment of time
and the joy of sharing that moment with others.
@rustyroj
GOLDEN DAWN
This view of Herald Island in Auckland is one I pass by every day on
my way to work. It's a scene that so many pass by without much
of a thought however, it's all I could think of one week after being
inspired by a particular foggy morning
The weather forecast was for heavy rain, but I was determined to
try regardless, as there was a slight chance of mist on the water first
thing. It wasn't easy to get myself up before sunrise on a Saturday -
I'm not much of a morning person at the best of times!
It's not the first time I had set out to chase a lost cause either and
believe that they are always worth a chance. In this case, I didn't
get the exact shot I was hoping for but I was graced by the rising
sun and the mist up on the hills which came together in a beautiful
golden glow to create this magical scene. I felt privileged to be the
one to capture it.
The window I had was short and the predicted rain rolled in as I
made my way back to the car but I was glad I dragged myself out
of bed early on a Saturday morning to chase a lost cause.
NZPhotographer
July 2021
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