New Zealand - Page 4

Richard_in_DC

12th March 2008, 04:25 PM

For the techies, if you can explain it to me: the previous photos were inserted as images from a URL (Kodak Photo Gallery). Never saw an edit button after my post either. I run Vista and IE7.

Then I tried uploading the URL as an attachment, which apparently works. And I can see an edit button now.

So, to try again:

(1) Punakaiki
(2) Wanaka
(3) Queenstown Bowling Club

Moorf

12th March 2008, 04:47 PM

especially love the Lake Tekapo ones - we got married at the small stone church which is in one of the pics, it's stunning.

You should recognise this view! Who needs stained glass with views like this, eh? :)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c389/Moorf/tekapoviewfromchurch.jpg

Moorf

12th March 2008, 05:03 PM

On top of the world (nr Lake Pukaki - Heli trip)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c389/Moorf/topoftheworld.jpg

On the way to Arthur's Pass heading East - West.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c389/Moorf/waytoarthurspass.jpg

Never let a man TELL you how big it is - ALWAYS ask for proof ;) (Salmon from farm near Lake Pukaki)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c389/Moorf/salmon.jpg

Moorf

12th March 2008, 05:09 PM

The immigration process can really test a marriage ..... :p

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c389/Moorf/rocksonheadtekapo.jpg

Tia Maria

12th March 2008, 05:20 PM

Love the last photo! Was going to give you some rep, but need to spread it around a bit!

Cheers

Tia

peebles16

12th March 2008, 05:34 PM

Fabulous pics - looking forward to taking some of our own :) Also especially liked the last one Moorf - made me chuckle :D

Karen

Leccy-Lee

12th March 2008, 06:29 PM

Nice one Moorf, really time our lovely thread earned a sticky :)

Moorf

12th March 2008, 06:32 PM

:yes

Leccy-Lee

12th March 2008, 07:06 PM

Been a while since i got my camera out sadly (this weekend maybe!)
So heres a few for motorsport fans!

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj241/real_rentaghost/nz1.jpg
NZV8's Racing at Manfield Park

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj241/real_rentaghost/nz2.jpg
NZV8'S Still at Manfield Park

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj241/real_rentaghost/nz4.jpg
Saloon Racing at Te Marue Speedway (Wellington)

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj241/real_rentaghost/nz5.jpg
Stockcars Racing at Te Marue Speedway again

Leccy-Lee

12th March 2008, 07:08 PM

Oh and for an NZ Stargazers, heres the Moon through my Telescope!
(yup its upside-down from the Northern Hemisphere! :)

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj241/real_rentaghost/nz3.jpg

Moorf

12th March 2008, 07:22 PM

OH is drooling at the V8 pics...

... and that's one heck of a moon shot!

Leccy-Lee

12th March 2008, 07:28 PM

I was very chuffed with it too :)
I am off to the Super-V8s in Hamilton next month so i shall take many snaps then! :)

Helsandfamily

12th March 2008, 09:01 PM

wow lee Fabby Moon!!!!

Hels :cheers

JandM

13th March 2008, 12:17 AM

Lovely pics, Richard. Now I can see 'em.:nice1

And Moorf. LOL the last one!

JandM

13th March 2008, 12:18 AM

Ah - that last reply was looking at the previous page. Lee, I'll definitely get M to look at your motor sport ones when he's home. And the moon is fabulous.

Croft

13th March 2008, 02:14 AM

Kerry and David

13th March 2008, 03:16 AM

Kerry and David, this one's for you.
1128

Thank you Richard in DC :nice1

K x

Kerry and David

13th March 2008, 03:18 AM

[QUOTE=Moorf;190568]You should recognise this view! Who needs stained glass with views like this, eh? :)

Thank's Moorf for this picture it really is the most amazing place:nice1

K x

migratory birds

13th March 2008, 07:19 AM

Would love to know WHAT KINDS OF CAMERAS/FILM folks are using (in addition to location of shots)....

shakyle2906

13th March 2008, 07:59 AM

Wow, Lee, that moon shot was fantastic.

Hubby is also drooling over the V8 pics too............roll on the Grand Prix the weekend he say!

Sharon

shakyle2906

13th March 2008, 08:01 AM

Moorf, you do crack me up with that pic of you and hubby...........its fantastic!

Sharon
x

Richard_in_DC

14th March 2008, 01:13 PM

OK, I photoshopped the date stamps out of these. This is seriously amateur stuff--taken on a 1.3 megapixel Kodak DX3215 digital camera (with date stamp not turned off!).

(1) Avon River, CHCH central business district
(2) North New Brighton (CHCH) looking at Redcliffs-Sumner
(3) a street in Oamaru

StevieD

14th March 2008, 10:03 PM

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/bluekiwi100/DSCF2318.jpg

Fishing in the Tasman

A very busy beach....

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/bluekiwi100/DSCF9332-1.jpg

And NZ car Black Beauty driven by Johnny Reid comes into the A1GP pit lane at Taupo recently....

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/bluekiwi100/DSCF2258.jpg

StevieD

14th March 2008, 10:19 PM

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/bluekiwi100/DSCF0919.jpg

A Lake Taupo sunset

What's that thing coming out of the clouds???

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/bluekiwi100/DSCF0891.jpg

"That water was bloomin' freezing, how the heck can I get back??"

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/bluekiwi100/Picture022.jpg

StevieD

14th March 2008, 10:20 PM

Last one.....

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/bluekiwi100/DSCF2370.jpg

All taken with Fuji S5700 digital camera for those who want to know these things ;)

shakyle2906

15th March 2008, 01:49 AM

As usual, brill pics StevieD!

I seem to have problem attaching any of mine.............any ideas anyone ?

Sharon

Moorf

15th March 2008, 01:49 AM

Beauties Steve!

CJ22

15th March 2008, 04:09 AM

Oh and for an NZ Stargazers, heres the Moon through my Telescope!
(yup its upside-down from the Northern Hemisphere! :)

That...is messed up!

StevieD

15th March 2008, 08:33 AM

I use links through photobucket, upload the pics to them then just paste the IMG link into the post.

Attaching photos uses up more resources, usually resulting in smaller pics on the forum. Links are a much more economical way of doing things. (I think!)

Potato

16th March 2008, 12:48 AM

Here's a snap I took on the Milford Track:

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/2612/img4536kp7.th.jpg (http://img81.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img4536kp7.jpg)

Richard_in_DC

16th March 2008, 12:16 PM

Thanks Potato for the Milford photo. Can't get enough of those!

Here's looking down at Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown.

benandclare

16th March 2008, 09:30 PM

Looking north from Mount Thomas March 15 th.

About 50 mins drive from North Christchurch and 1023M high

No idea what black blob is in sky :D

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh65/bendylegsben/MountThomas.jpg

pinkpiggy

16th March 2008, 09:46 PM

Lee - great shot of the moon.

Steve - excellent photos - as usual.

Tried to give you both some rep but need to spread it around a bit.

willsken

16th March 2008, 10:18 PM

No idea what black blob is in sky :D

It's official, there are UFOs in NZ!!! :D :D

Moorf

23rd March 2008, 08:24 PM

On our way back from brunch at the local cafe, and the mountains looked wonderful.... snapped from car.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c389/Moorf/springfieldonwayhomefrombrunch.jpg

Traditionally we have lamb at Easter. Traditionally we don't wrestle it... :o

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c389/Moorf/easterlamb.jpg

The lambies did appear to appreciate getting some wind round their widgets - yep, Easter sunday and still the shearer will come out! The weather has caused flystrike in many flocks locally and we spotted potential strike on the girls on Saturday morning and today it was all sorted... they're fine.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c389/Moorf/shearfun.jpg

benandclare

23rd March 2008, 11:37 PM

Spencer Park Easter Meet

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh65/bendylegsben/Forumeaster1.jpg
Mark, Asli, Jo Derek and Rich

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh65/bendylegsben/easter4.jpg
Jo , Derek, Rich and Heidi

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh65/bendylegsben/easter3.jpg
Ben, Clare, Steve (Steve and Julie) and Karen (Peebles 16)

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh65/bendylegsben/easter5.jpg

And the kids emulated Ryan Sidebottom

Pebbles

24th March 2008, 12:37 AM

Picton water front in 2005 and then again in 2007.
Looking forward to 2009 :yes

Leccy-Lee

24th March 2008, 02:19 AM

Phew i was trying to spot the difference! But i got it now, the couple have morphed into a van, that must be it,no ? :P

Moorf

24th March 2008, 02:46 AM

Phew i was trying to spot the difference! But i got it now, the couple have morphed into a van, that must be it,no ? :P

:laugh :laugh

JandM

24th March 2008, 04:24 AM

LOL!:D :laugh :D

Looks like a good day out in the park.:yes

Richard_in_DC

24th March 2008, 08:49 AM

Thank you Pebbles--I remember the construction when I was there in 2005, so it's good to see the final result!

shakyle2906

24th March 2008, 08:55 AM

Great pics Ben and Clare of your get together!

Nice to see what some of you look like we correspond with.

Sharon
x

irishliz

24th March 2008, 01:57 PM

http://C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Pictures\2008_03_17\daniel lake.JPG

A picture of our oldest enjoying a swim last week north of Roturua at Lake Tarawera. The cottage we rented overlooked this - perfect.

shakyle2906

24th March 2008, 02:03 PM

JandM

24th March 2008, 02:21 PM

It's not just you - I've only got a red cross in a box, too.

irishliz

24th March 2008, 02:23 PM

Apologies - appears my file size is too big - will try to sort out later on.

shakyle2906

24th March 2008, 02:32 PM

Apologies - appears my file size is too big - will try to sort out later on.

No worries...........cant get any of mine on!!!

Sharon
x

Kim39

24th March 2008, 04:17 PM

Phew i was trying to spot the difference! But i got it now, the couple have morphed into a van, that must be it,no ? :P

Typical Brit humour Lee, like it:nice1

Kim

StevieD

26th March 2008, 12:19 AM

Couple more piccies taken lately over in the east cape area.

Kieran enjoying a rope swing over a swimming hole...

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/bluekiwi100/DSCF2836.jpg

Sunset over the campsite

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/bluekiwi100/DSCF2764.jpg

East Cape coastline

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/bluekiwi100/DSCF2751.jpg

Mels

26th March 2008, 06:02 AM

Please keep these piccys coming guys.
Stuck between submission of ITA, house selling and getting PR (we'll get it soon, we will, I know we will..positive thinking) the piccys help to lift the spirit and keeps us going.

Ta lots

Mels

Leccy-Lee

26th March 2008, 12:05 PM

Beautifaul Sunset there Steve! Been told the East Cape is stunning, certainly looks it..

pinkpiggy

27th March 2008, 10:29 PM

A few more to keep you going. These were taken over Easter when we had a couple of days in the Coromandel.

View from the top of the "Eye Full Tower" at Driving Creek Railway and Pottery
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/pinkpiggy66/Coromandel%20Easter%202008/DrivingCreekRailwayeyefulltowerview.jpg

Siamese Kauri Tree just off the 309
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/pinkpiggy66/Coromandel%20Easter%202008/SiameseKaurionthe309.jpg

Waihi Beach
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/pinkpiggy66/Coromandel%20Easter%202008/WaihiBeach1.jpg

Butterfly outside our unit
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/pinkpiggy66/Coromandel%20Easter%202008/butterfly1.jpg

peebles16

27th March 2008, 11:47 PM

Horrible!! Why on earth would anyone want to move to NZ - stop posting or the place will be over-run soon :D

Cheers for these looking forward to visiting the North Island and touring about if we ever get some time :)

Karenx

Richard_in_DC

30th March 2008, 05:43 AM

Runoff from Mt. Cook

Pebbles

30th March 2008, 09:24 AM

..:yes

Ojai

30th March 2008, 09:38 AM

Some from the Easter Holiday around North Island

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2082/2345295288_b6bae38646.jpg?v=0

Downtown Wellington:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/2346236120_5276cb3417.jpg?v=0

Walking to Wai-O-Tapu:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2242/2351045455_00d4d7a2c8.jpg?v=0

Artist's Palette in Wai-O-Tapu:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2115/2354358446_050dfea3c0.jpg?v=0

Lake Taupo:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2256/2352907684_d09d59d6bf.jpg?v=0

Mt. Ruapehu:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/2352876146_c8398602b0.jpg?v=0

Mt. Ngauruhoe:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2383/2352068221_a4d11839d4.jpg?v=0

Looks like it doesn't like Flickr URLs!

JandM

30th March 2008, 10:41 AM

Some great atmosphere there, Ojai.:) In the last one, is that vapour coming out of Mt. Ngauruhoe?

Wonderbob

30th March 2008, 10:51 AM

Some from the Easter Holiday around North Island

Hey nice shots! On another subject I see you have one of those new Suzuki's. Are you happy with it, does it get good mileage? My wife needs a new car and I see their base model is only around $16K new. What is you honest opinion of it Ojai? (will be mainly used as a city car) Thanks! Bob. :nice1

IanW99

30th March 2008, 11:37 AM

Some from the Easter Holiday around North Island

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2082/2345295288_b6bae38646.jpg

Downtown Wellington:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/2346236120_5276cb3417.jpg

Walking to Wai-O-Tapu:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2242/2351045455_00d4d7a2c8.jpg

Artist's Palette in Wai-O-Tapu:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2115/2354358446_050dfea3c0.jpg

Looks like it doesn't like Flickr URLs!

Just remove the ?v=0 from the end of the URL and you are only allowed at most 4 images per post, so I'll let you re-do the rest.

Ian

Ojai

30th March 2008, 11:44 AM

Thanks Ian, here are the last three...

Lake Taupo:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2256/2352907684_d09d59d6bf.jpg

Mt. Ruapehu:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/2352876146_c8398602b0.jpg

Mt. Ngauruhoe:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2383/2352068221_a4d11839d4.jpg

Hey nice shots! On another subject I see you have one of those new Suzuki's. Are you happy with it, does it get good mileage? My wife needs a new car and I see their base model is only around $16K new. What is you honest opinion of it Ojai? (will be mainly used as a city car) Thanks! Bob. :nice1

Bob, It was a suprisingly good car. We rented that one for a week, and it did 1500kms in comfort, really good handling, and not thirsty at all. My wife is going to buy a Honda Jazz, but I think I'll pick up a Swift for myself.

dugdug

31st March 2008, 07:25 AM

Mt. Ngauruhoe:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2383/2352068221_a4d11839d4.jpg

Bob, It was a suprisingly good car. We rented that one for a week, and it did 1500kms in comfort, really good handling, and not thirsty at all. My wife is going to buy a Honda Jazz, but I think I'll pick up a Swift for myself.[/QUOTE]

The "Swift" was the car of the year in 2006 here in India and was a best seller.
They have diesel variant now and its being lapped up by the masses !!

Potato

31st March 2008, 08:29 PM

Milford Track again, a few miles from the Sound.

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/2676/img4396vf7.th.jpg (http://img86.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img4396vf7.jpg)

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6605/img4488qa5.th.jpg (http://img100.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img4488qa5.jpg)

overscan

1st April 2008, 11:16 AM

Some pics from my visit to New Zealand Winter 2005 to get married...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn45/overscanpaul/NZ2005-008.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn45/overscanpaul/NZ2005-182.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn45/overscanpaul/NZ2005-147.jpg

overscan

1st April 2008, 11:18 AM

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn45/overscanpaul/NZ2005-158.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn45/overscanpaul/NZ2005-060.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn45/overscanpaul/NZ2005-054.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn45/overscanpaul/NZ2005-209.jpg

JandM

1st April 2008, 11:28 AM

Some lovely shots there, Overscan. What camera were you using?

overscan

1st April 2008, 11:35 AM

It's a Canon Powershot S2 IS. In truth, I rarely use it these days as I find the small Ixus 75 fits in my pocket rather than needing a bulky pouch, but its got a nice lens.

I can't claim responsibility for these next 3 as they are professional wedding pics... remembering this was the middle of winter, and it was 18 deg C and sunny all day, I think you can see why New Zealand is calling me :)

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn45/overscanpaul/wedding071.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn45/overscanpaul/wedding236.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn45/overscanpaul/wedding264.jpg

CJ22

1st April 2008, 12:44 PM

Okay, this is probably cheating, so feel free to take these down. As I'm not in NZ, this is the best I can do. These are Auckland from the air as rendered by Google Earth.

North Shore:
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i239/Dogbert22/North_Shore.jpg

Devonport and North Head:
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i239/Dogbert22/Devonport.jpg

Auckland and North:
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i239/Dogbert22/auckland.jpg

JandM

1st April 2008, 12:54 PM

Love the colours in the water.

StevieD

1st April 2008, 02:41 PM

Not really that colour, there are huge amounts of white bits missing, oops, they are the yachts :laugh

JandM

2nd April 2008, 01:52 AM

LOL! I can see the Devonport Yacht Club in the second and third pictures - this place has the Ladies' with one of the best views in the world, and I do mean out of the window.;)

CJ22

2nd April 2008, 03:37 AM

*snort

StevieD

3rd April 2008, 12:07 AM

*snort

hmmmm...............

JandM

3rd April 2008, 03:26 AM

Yup, you gentlemen will just have to use your imaginations, I'm afraid...;)

dusk

3rd April 2008, 05:16 AM

*nods* I don't think CJ could sneak in, not with that beard... ;)

benandclare

4th April 2008, 02:46 PM

Had to deliver the post today to previous occupant of our house :yes for those of you who dont recognise him ...... its Greg Somerville All Black and Crusader :nice1

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh65/bendylegsben/gregresized2.jpg

Spent a very pleasant 10 minutes chatting about fishing and farming

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh65/bendylegsben/gregresized1.jpg