new zealand – Page 13 – Alive and Trekking

As Kiwi as

This is just so kiwi: small town by the water, beautiful views, someone on a boat, lush vegetation with ferns, pohutukawa and cabbage trees, and skies dotted about with clouds. What more could a person ask for?

Stick figure

There’s something about taking a photo of wide open space with a big object in the foreground. I love how it adds depth, some sort of frame and balance to this shot.

Geological marvels

“The Moeraki Boulders are a group of large spherical “stones” on Koekohe Beach near Moeraki on New Zealand’s Otago coast. These boulders are actually concretions that have been exposed through shoreline erosion from coastal cliffs. Even today, there are still boulders remaining in the mudstone that will, eventually, fall on to the beach as theyContinueContinue reading “Geological marvels”

Pop

I love how the blue petals of this flower just pop off the screen! I took this photo when I was at Hopewell last December. Guess this shot was one of those ‘happy accidents’ as Bob Ross would have said. I’m completely in love with how this photo turned out!

Cathedral Cove

One of the things on my wish list for this latest trip to New Zealand was Cathedral Cove. I’d seen so many photos online and was really excited to see it for myself. Luckily, mom was up for it, so off we went! It was about a 45-minute walk from Hahei Beach to Cathedral Cove.ContinueContinue reading “Cathedral Cove”

Buds and a bee

This week’s photo challenge is awakening or renewal. I chose a few photos that I took when I was at Hopewell last December. I was inspired by the shapes and colour of these flowers. Most petals were still wrapped up in buds. Only a few were unfolding, helping the transformation into beautiful new flowers. AContinueContinue reading “Buds and a bee”

You do the Hokey Pokey

Our first destination after Auckland was Hahei. I’d never been to the Coromandel before, but heard great things about it and I wanted to save travelling the area for this trip with my mom. It wasn’t too long a drive from Auckland, maybe a few hours orso. We needed to get used to the carContinueContinue reading “You do the Hokey Pokey”

The calming sound of waves

Enjoying a walk on the beach in beautiful, relaxed Hahei. I could listen to the soothing sound of waves for ages. What a beautiful spot! What kind of sound do you find calming?