The same place, a different light and the wonder of the changing moods as it plays over the Kenepuru… at Hou Ngahere
Setting sun Kenepuru view
the Kenepuru
weather approaching
“Big skies, Kenepuru” – oil on canvas, 90 x60cm
The drama of the big sky,
A sense of hope emerging
From within the dark clouds….
You can see more of my paintings in the Paintings Gallery above, or at www.ianhamlin.co.nz
Life and Light 
Great layers of contrast despite a fairly monotonous color scheme – it’s the subtle color changes and layerings that make the picture.
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Thanks, and like most instances of light – you really just had to be there!
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Beautiful pictures. That’s amazing destination you enjoy. Thanks for sharing it
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Its my pleasure! There is also a stillness in the air that is very meditative, for me its a spiritual place
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It is lovely!
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One place, so many colors, so different lights… So magic. This is more than beautiful! It’s indescribable! Your work is indescribable
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Beautiful, Ian! There’s something spiritual about it, would look great as an altarpiece.
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Wow, quite spectacular!
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It’s a very inspirational place to be and recharge for sure!
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Wow, absolutely stunning!
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Ian, I can vicariously tap into how awesome it must feel to look at that view everyday. Thanks for sharing it through your photos and paintings. Keep up the great work! Best, Melissa
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Thanks Melissa, it’s a joy and privilege😊
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Ian, I so enjoyed your post today… photos were lovely; your painting was so full of content/mood and depth, and beautiful Light – it was awesome!
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Thanks so much Debi😌
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you’re welcome Ian 🙂
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You have captured the light flowing down to the sea. I’ve seen those pink waters as well. Beautiful and breathtaking sight. Well done
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Very beautiful. Especially the fourth one is amazing.
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Its incredible how different and spectacular one view can be, better than TV!
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So much better, yes. You just have to be in the right place at the right time and you can make the most amazing pictures.
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Really, really nice work!
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Thank you so much!🙏
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Breathless! Each moment stitched within the echoes of the vast water and sky..!
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Wow… Amazing pictures and beautiful thoughts. Thanks for sharing🍁🌾🍃🍂🌻🌷🌸
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Thanks, it’s my pleasure – it’s such an inspirational place, I love to share its what makes me want to paint!
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Beautiful!!!
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Beautiful pictures.
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Thanks, it’s a beautiful place!
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