One Tree Hill by @Thorvald (El Thorvaldo)

One Tree Hill is a volcanic peak in Auckland, New Zealand, located in the middle of the city. An important memorial place for Maori and other New Zealanders, it was the most important pre-European pā (fortified settlement). The eponymous One Tree was cut down by a White settler in 1852, and despite attempts by Sir John Logan Campbell no native tree regrew in its place.

The summit provides a central panorama of the city and a view to both its harbours. In addition to the government-administered One Tree Hill Domain, there is an adjacent, private Cornwall Park originally established by Campbell, some of which is used as pasture for sheep and cattle.

Original photo taken May 2014. Submitted to DeviantArt June 2014.