Views from the Bay
from the centre of New Zealand: pictures and observations
Archive for March, 2011
Fukushima nuclear reactors
20 Mar 2011On Thursday I had a meeting with a magazine editor looking for a story about earthquakes and Nelson. The very next day we were confronted with the horrifying but gripping images from the Sendai earthquake. I’ve been to Sendai a few times, enjoyed the nearby beautiful Matsushima archipelago. I have many Japanese friends to worry [...]
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Race Unity Day 2011
14 Mar 2011Yesterday was sunny, cheerful and a celebration of Nelson’s growing multicultural community. Here are some images from “Race Unity Day 2011″, sp0nsored by Nelson’s Multicultural Council:
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A classic day at Lake Rotoiti
10 Mar 2011I had been looking forward to an event at Lake Rotoiti which began last Saturday afternoon, the annual Antique and Classic Boat Show. The weather forecast wasn’t good, so around mid-morning I looked up the Lake Rotoiti WebCam. It looked as if it was pouring down, you could hardly see the water. Then I realised [...]
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About this blog
This blog presents the images and observations of someone who has had a long and successful career, ranging from heavy engineering to environmental sciences, from paper machines to marine biology.
The digital revolution has enabled Graeme Robertson to devote much of his time to a rediscovered passion, photography. His images have won national competitions and been published in magazines and newspapers.
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- Nancy Holden: Hi Graeme. I have finally checked out your photos from the living legends planting day. My son Marsh [...]
- shaynee: this is awsome shot for the great pics etc (68 daughter) [...]
- Keryn: Just wanted to commend your staff on their exemplary service. The meal was fantastic and it really i [...]
- Mavis: I hadn't realised that you had pruned the tree again ! but it looks ok doesn't it , and the colour i [...]
- Albatross Encounter: Not sure why I hadn't stumbled upon this before! Love the images and thanks for sharing! It's been [...]