Views from the Bay
from the centre of New Zealand: pictures and observations
Archive for December, 2011
Christmas Greetings!
In: Photographic
25 Dec 2011Christmas Eve in Nelson this year was warm and sunny, a welcome change from the floods and landslides a week ago. Our Pohutukawa tree is in flower, in spite of the insults it received earlier in the year.
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Wakapuaka Cemetary
In: Photographic
6 Dec 2011Our camera club had a ‘low light’ session last week. The location chosen was the Wakapuaka cemetary, a place full of potential. I think this cemetary gives its residents some of the best views one could hope for, high on a hillside overlooking Nelson Haven. Trouble is after 16,000 people have been buried here, all the best [...]
Samuel Rose Garden
In: Photographic
2 Dec 2011Yesterday morning I was up early, meeting a friend at the Samuel Rose Garden. He’s a talented young photographer and had suggested that we get there at sunrise. He was right: the light was great at that time of day. The rose garden in located in the grounds of an historic home in Nelson, Broadgreen. I [...]
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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 [...]