4/29/11

yellow rose and raindrops


One of my all-time favorite shots.

4/27/11

why Stratford weather sucks



This picture of Mt Taranaki was taken from New Plymouth, about (35km northwest of Stratford).  Note the blue skies. Stratford is under the cloud that is covering the mountain.


Linked to Midweek Blues, Sweet Shot TuesdayOutdoor Wednesday, White Wednesday and \ Just Beautiful.

4/24/11

Kaiparoro Memorial Bridge

This bridge on the Miller Scenic Reserve was originally built as a tribute to those who died in WWI.  Click here for more information on the bridge.


4/23/11

wild ducklings

The last house we rented had a goldfish pond. 
Our second spring there saw over 80 wild ducklings from 14 different broods.




It was a great experience to watch, but a mess to keep clean.  A few more pictures are here.

I'm linking to Give Me Your Best Shot

and See It Sunday.

4/22/11

macro toadstools


I thought this would be a great setting for a fairy tale about little people who lived under toadstools and did good deeds for humans. Alas, I'm not a storyteller or writer.

I'm joining Photo Story Friday and Macro Friday

4/21/11

sepia shots




moon

I don't have the patience to use my 'night' setting without a tripod. This is a moon shot out my kitchen window the other night, with a little fill light added in Picasa.








4/10/11

bridges



More fine NZ bridges that Hubby took me over just to see my reaction!

Linked to Sunday Bridges. Click here to see more.

4/4/11

paua

...or do you call it abalone?  Either way, it's gorgeous!



4/3/11

Te Rewa Rewa Bridge






Click here for other bridges from around the world!

Click here for more White Wednesday shots!


**EDIT**
This is Te Rewa Rewa pedestrian bridge in New Plymouth. It's designed on fish bones or whale bones--take your pick. It's the newest part of the coastal walkway along the Tasman sea in Taranaki, connecting New Plymouth to several smaller towns along the coastline. Here's a link to the map of the walhttp://www.newplymouthnz.com/VisitingNewPlymouth/Maps/CoastalWalkwayMap.htmkway