Hawke’s Bay: Lake Tutira

A tranquil atmosphere with cultural significance

Autumn's Awakening - Lake Tutira, Hawke's Bay, NZ (2023)

In the serene embrace of early morning, the trees along Lake Tutira in Hawke's Bay emerge as a panorama of autumnal wonder.

Gone Fishing (Panorama) - Lake Tutira, Hawke's Bay (2021)

Two fishermen standing in Lake Tutira in the midst of early morning mist and autumn colour.

Swamp Cypress in Light - Lake Tutira, Hawke's Bay (2025)

Two brightly coloured Cypress trees stand out along the far shoreline of a mist-covered Lake Tutira, their reflections mirrored in the calm water below.

In the Grip of Tranquillity - Lake Tutira, Hawke's Bay (2025)

Reflections of lush trees standing in the calm waters of Lake Tūtira were perfectly mirrored on the glassy surface.  As the fog began to lift, it unveiled a dreamy backdrop of woodland in the distance, softly illuminated in the quiet morning light.

Glimpse of Clarity - Lake Tutira, Hawke's Bay (2025)

What was once shrouded in fog gradually comes into focus as the mist lifts, unveiling the branches and vibrant greens of the trees standing in the calm waters of Lake Tūtira. The landscape in the distance becomes clearer, and hints of a blue sky emerge. The fuzziness is giving way to sharpness and clarity.

Sunlit Remnants - Lake Tutira, Hawke's Bay (2025)

Remnants of a small group of cabbage trees standing in the still waters of Lake Tūtira emerged as silhouettes against the soft morning light. As the rising sun gently warmed the scene, the fog began to lift, gradually unveiling the distant trees bathed in a serene, ethereal glow.

Remnants of Autumn - Lake Tutira, Hawke's Bay (2024)

Captured on the inaugural day of winter, remnants of autumn hues persist among the trees that fringe Lake Tutira. On top of that, the calm weather caused beautiful reflections of the trees on the tranquil lake’s surface.

Autumn Colour at Lake Tutira - Hawke's Bay (2022)

The vibrant autumn colours of the trees along the shore of Lake Tutira are beautifully mirrored in the calm, reflective waters.

A pair of Twins - Lake Tutira, Hawke's Bay (2022)

A symmetrical reflection of four trees in Lake Tutira with a hint of early morning fog.

Autumn at Lake Waikopiro - Tutira, Hawke's Bay, NZ (2021)

The autumn colours of the trees along Lake Waikopiro create a colourful reflection as the morning fog gradually lifts.

Golden Weeping Willow - Lake Tutira, Hawke's Bay (2022)

A weeping willow tree catching the last of the light on the shore of Lake Tutira in the Hawke's Bay.

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