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Robbie - Sunday 20 December 2020 06:21
Very beautiful Danielle.
Robbie - Sunday 20 December 2020 06:14
Thanks Danielle, lovely description :)
Danielle - Sunday 20 December 2020 03:56
Thanks Robbie, the light is pretty special out at Cape Palliser!

We don't mind sharing the spot. There's an unmanned light house with a spectacular view - 270 something steps, not for the faint hearted! There are fur seals and little blue penguins, shags on the rocks and the deer / pigs sometime come down from the hills and graze the side of the road.

Ngawi village is really interesting, my husbands Granny had a tiny batch there when he was small that they would go out to. Gravel roads back then and plenty of fords through the rivers (they used to pray for big rains in the holidays, so they'd get stuck out there).

All the fishermen's' old tractors are lined up between the road and the beach (some have painted on eyes, just for fun). There are some big fishing boats and the tractors are how they are launched, its a skilled persons task when its a bit lumpy.
Yes the tractor picture in the album 'Nostalgia' is Ngawi. Sadly the pink tractor 'BABE' is no longer there.

The winner of the Moki=1000 had his best day ever, a few years back. Had a spectacular days fishing, shot a wild deer on the side of the road on the way back to weigh-in, and you guessed it, took out the prize money for the largest Moki! Always a good event, plenty of lamenting over a beer by those who didn't win about the one that got away.
Danielle - Sunday 20 December 2020 03:34
Beekeeping is very popular in NZ. I am in the midst of an Apiculture course myself. These hives are located on the way into Martinborough NZ. I loved the way the light filtered through the trees leaving the hives dappled.
Danielle - Sunday 20 December 2020 03:31
This area is Cape Palliser - do you recognise the hill from the picture with the arm chairs?....yep same hill. There's a new motor camp here. Its just across the road from the Surfie hang out 'CRAPS'. Great place to stay and John (the owner) likes to cook. I recommend the steak!
Danielle - Sunday 20 December 2020 03:26
This is the first view of the sea on the way out to our batch at Whatarangi. This area is called Whangamona - Cape Palliser ridge, NZ.

I always instantly go into chill mode when we hit this spot, my head says " its time to relax and unwind". I look forward to catching up with our neighbours (our beach family), playing cards, fishing, diving or working on a Pastel.

The evening light tips the fields in a golden glow the light there is magical! On a good day, its paradise, on a rubbish day, we hunker down with a good book and a cuppa by the fire.
Danielle - Sunday 20 December 2020 03:10
This is Liam my son with our two dogs under the oak tree lined lane just out of Greytown.

Greytown is a quaint colonial town not far from where we live in Masterton NZ. Famous for its boutique shopping, colonial museum complete with old fashion printing press and famous shock chocolate. A recent addition is a bike shop that sells the old fashioned kind of pushbikes (even come electric). Good spot for picnics and bike rides. Great food, nice hotels, good weekender spot not far from the vineyards.
Danielle - Sunday 20 December 2020 02:55
You asked me to describe the locations of my landscapes, can do.
This is Cape Palliser - NZ, an area the locals call 'CRAPS'. Unsure if its because there's always been a portaloo there or that the surfing can be challenging. The brave Surfies love it, very rockie, but when surfs up, worth the risk for a good break.

Grannies chairs, left by some surfies, made me smile and I wanted to share the fun. I did turn them round to look at the hills instead of the sea, just for a change and a fresh perspective.
Robbie - Wednesday 2 December 2020 01:27
I just love your work Danielle. Love the light.