" Sunrise on the Kaipara Harbour" water colour and gouache - full sheet.

I really like it Mike, the sense of wide open space, and the dramatic sky.

It looks great Mike, drama and light, lovely.

I love it Mike, such a fabulous sky.

Great dramatic sky...good work Mike.

Super, strong sense of place very well done, Mike! Especially on such a large piece of paper...stretched I assume?? Looks lovely.

Beautiful Mike.

my thanks to everyone for the encouragement. Yes , the paper was stretched (still is for that matter). I stretch all paper intended for watercolour. I took the photo for this ( and a few more besides) from my bedroom window on a recent visit.

The clouds are fantastic. I understand about your reservations. Sometimes nature just looks out of kilter, but I suspect this is how it was. It's quite intimidating, so excellent painting.

Very dramatic.

This is magnificent Mike, very powerful.