Lake Tarawera Sunrise

Lake Tarawera Sunrise is a long-exposure photograph taken from the boat launching rails next to a jetty, looking across the lake toward distant hills. The rising sun creates a starburst effect as it emerges behind the hills, and the long exposure smooths the water surface, drawing the eye along the rails toward the horizon. The composition balances foreground structure with natural light and reflections.

Lake Tarawera, located in the Bay of Plenty, is renowned for its clear waters and surrounding volcanic hills. The lake provides scenic vantage points for photography, especially at sunrise when light interacts with the water and shoreline features, creating striking compositions.