Flooded - Pukehou, Hawke’s Bay

This image shows a remnant of the flooding that was caused by Cyclone Gabrielle in the fields near Pukehou, a small farming community in between Hastings and Waipawa. The flooded corn fields, while undoubtedly causing significant disruption to the community, have also created a unique environment that became home to water birds and fish. The reflection of the green hill and the trees shrouded in low cloud add a sense of atmosphere and depth to the scene, and perhaps even a sense of calm or serenity in the midst of the chaos caused by the cyclone.