Well, I was in the neighbourhood, a 100km North and decided to scoot down to the mountains in the central North Island of New Zealand. I was hoping and made it in time for the sunrise, but the mountain tops were covered in cloud - so that was a bit of a write off!Nonetheless, the cloud burnt of within 45 minutes of the sun rising and the temperatures warmed up nicely from 3 … [Read more...] about Mountain fun
The Cat wants to go Fishing!
This cat looks like it wants to go fishing. Biggest eyes I did ever see on a cat, constantly looking 'surprised' at things. Made me laugh. many times.... Cat fishing … [Read more...] about The Cat wants to go Fishing!
4 Planets and some Meteors
Close to Auckland (big city, lots of light pollution) I was an hour South-West in a forestry lane. I saw the 4 Planets through passing clouds and with my own eyes, about 10 Meteors. Looking into the Heart of the Milky Way Galaxy The 4 Planets with 2 Meteor Showers (top left) Sunrise & Fog on the way back down Panoramic view on the way down. … [Read more...] about 4 Planets and some Meteors
New Zealand Roads
There are some really great roads in New Zealand for driving. Some of them take you through or along amazing scenery. The first couple of images here of the West Coast of the South Island, showing the wild coastline. The last one is taken near New Plymouth with Mt Egmont / Mt Taranaki in the background. ... ... … [Read more...] about New Zealand Roads
Dog on a Couch
After a long walk there was nothing this dog liked better than sitting on this position on the couch - and staring at me. … [Read more...] about Dog on a Couch