Nothing is more beautiful and peaceful than watching the Purakaunui Falls in Otago, New Zealand cascading down tiers of rock formations. These falls are located in a isolated area surrounded by lush greenery along the Southern Scenic Route of Catlin's Highway in Otago, New Zealand.The tiers of the Purakaunui Falls flow down three different levels and fall a total of sixty-six feet. Depending on the time of year and the weather conditions in Otago, New Zealand, the Purakaunui Falls may be rushing down the rock ledges or simply producing a steady even flow. When the weather is a little drier, the falls produce a much more creative and tranquil image that makes the area more scenic.Purakaunui Falls in Otago, New Zealand can be reached on a ten minute walk through a groomed trail and is a popular tourist stop to take some stunning pictures. Around the parking lot there are picnic tables to enjoy a peaceful lunch amongst the towering forest. ... continue below the picture...
... Purakaunui Falls, along the Southern Scenic Route, Catlin's Highway, Otago, East Coast, South Island, New Zealand. An easy 10 minute walk from carpark.
Technical Information:
I photographed this photo with the digital SLR camera model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II, aperture of f/11.0, exposure time of 1/6 sec. on ISO 50, as always I used a original Canon Lens, the focus lenght for this picture was 60mm.