Some More From the New Zealand Trip: We had a lovely but long drive from Auckland to New Plymouth. There were lots of photo ops along the way, but no one was willing to stop for me. I...

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

We had a lovely but long drive from Auckland to New Plymouth. There were lots of photo ops along the way, but no one was willing to stop for me. I found quite a few once we got to New Plymouth, including some that are rather amusing. Hope you enjoy these.

The bikes could be anywhere. I just liked the way they were arranged and the way the light was hitting them.

I've never seen anything like the second shot. It needs no explanation.

In the photo titled "Looking Downstream" a man and his son had just finished several hours worth of rock stacking. When the tide comes back in, it will flood this stream and ruin his efforts. He didn't seem to care.

A Pile of Bikes

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This speaks for itself

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A view with the volcano in the background

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Low Tide

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Just for Fun

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Looking Upstream

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Looking Downstream

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bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL

vicksart wrote:

We had a lovely but long drive from Auckland to New Plymouth. There were lots of photo ops along the way, but no one was willing to stop for me. I found quite a few once we got to New Plymouth, including some that are rather amusing. Hope you enjoy these.

The bikes could be anywhere. I just liked the way they were arranged and the way the light was hitting them.

I've never seen anything like the second shot. It needs no explanation.

Interesting series Vicki. :thumbup: :thumbup:

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

bcheary wrote:

Interesting series Vicki. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Thanks bcheary. I'm not sure how many people like looking at someone's travel photos, but I thought I'd share a few. It was a pretty day, but not really worth 6 hours each way in the car. There's ocean near Auckland, too. :-)

DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia

A beautiful set, Vicki. NZ is such a pretty place. :thumbup: :thumbup:

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

DOOK wrote:

A beautiful set, Vicki. NZ is such a pretty place. :thumbup: :thumbup:

I'm ready to go back. I think I could be happy living there, but they don't want people moving in unless they can contribute.

Maybe we'll make it to Australia. It's on the list.

Thanks for looking and commenting Earl. I always appreciate hearing from you.

Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England

Lovely series Vicki :D we loved NZ it seemed every turn in the road you found more beautiful views and stunning scenery!! :-D

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

Sylvias wrote:

Lovely series Vicki :D we loved NZ it seemed every turn in the road you found more beautiful views and stunning scenery!! :-D

Thanks Sylvia. You are right about beauty around every corner. It's an amazing place with lots to offer. I still want to see the south island. The 10 days I was away wasn't enough.

Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England

vicksart wrote:

Thanks Sylvia. You are right about beauty around every corner. It's an amazing place with lots to offer. I still want to see the south island. The 10 days I was away wasn't enough.

We enjoyed both islands each one very different :-D

HEART Loc: God's Country - COLORADO

Gotta ask, Vicki - the rocks in last shot?? Loved all of them; thanks for sharing.

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

Sylvias wrote:

We enjoyed both islands each one very different :-D

I've heard that they're quite different. One of my dearest friends was there several years ago and made the same comment. My husband didn't have a chance to see much of either island since his trips there were all business and no time to play.

koalaroo Loc: Gold Coast, Australia

great shots Vicki, I hope you get to the South Island, it is so beautiful.

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

HEART wrote:

Gotta ask, Vicki - the rocks in last shot?? Loved all of them; thanks for sharing.

Yes, those are rocks - rocks from the river. They spent a great deal of time trying to balance them. We were looking down from a small, foot bridge. I think everyone was amazed that anyone would undertake such a project.

Thanks for looking. I'm glad you enjoyed the shots.

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

koalaroo wrote:

great shots Vicki, I hope you get to the South Island, it is so beautiful.

It's high on the list of places to visit. I'd like to combine the trip with a few weeks in Australia. It's not likely to happen anytime soon, but who knows? My husband has spent a lot of time working in New Zealand and may have to go back at some point fairly soon.

koalaroo Loc: Gold Coast, Australia

I hope you make it downunder. We had the best time in San Francisco in Sept 2012, walked the whole city just about, absolutely loved it. We walked the Golden Gate bridge, (clear day), went to Alcatraz, Ocean Beach, stayed in a little hotel called the Baldwin just near the Chinatown Gate. Even saw about 30 naked men milling about on a main street corner in the Castro. I didn't have my camera that day, probably a good thing. We are hoping for another USA trip maybe next year. Jude.

vicksart wrote:

It's high on the list of places to visit. I'd like to combine the trip with a few weeks in Australia. It's not likely to happen anytime soon, but who knows? My husband has spent a lot of time working in New Zealand and may have to go back at some point fairly soon.

jwhphotos Loc: Maryland

Nice series! I can't help but think of what you might get by wading in the water for a low shot of the stacked rocks. Guess you will have to go back to try it.