The whitecaps across the surface of the water caused by the winds which come in from the west along Orewa beach on the North Island of New Zealand are ideal for kiteboarding. The sky over Orewa beach is often spotted with various hues as the large power kites sail overhead while the people on the boards surf across the water while practicing their skills and tricks.Kiteboarding is a very fast paced water sport which many people enjoy, but others just like to watch all the holiday goers partake in this sport from the sandy beach. Children prefer to take their boogie boards to the beach which is a much safer and wiser choice of sport for the younger generation. Other people try their luck at windsurfing, some prefer sailing, while a majority of the holiday people like to relax on the beach with a book and go for the occasional swim.Orewa beach is a place which many people decide on when going on a holiday, as the beach is superb for an assortment of activities, the main one being kiteboarding. ... continue below the picture...
... Kiteboarding can be dangerous and it is advised before attempting this for the first time, to takes some lessons from the kiteboarding experts found along Orewa beach.Orewa on the North Island of New Zealand is a tourist destination which is becoming busier every year with many return visitors who thoroughly enjoyed their first holiday here. A spectacular beach adorns the coastline, an assortment of cafes and restaurants are within walking distance, a beautiful holiday park sits along the beachfront and a wide assortment of hotels and motels are situated around town to meet the needs of all types of travellers.Whatever one's preferences are for the ideal holiday, Orewa, New Zealand seems to meet all the requirements. The beach is definitely one of this town's stronger points which brings out many kiteboarding enthusiasts and holiday people who love the water and the fresh air which is always coming in off the water due to the wind.Kitesurfing along the beach in Orewa, north of Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.
Technical Information:
I photographed this photo with the digital SLR camera model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II, aperture of f/6.3, exposure time of 1/400 sec. on ISO 100, as always I used a original Canon Lens, the focus lenght for this picture was 58mm.