Oosterdam Cruise Vacation 2015
Clipper Lasco at Napier (1) - 26 February 2015
Ahuriri at Napier (1) - 26 February 2015
| |
|
The Napier Port tug 'Ahuriri' assisting Holland America Oosterdam on her arrival at Napier.
200_2_P1030599
Borough Pumping Station - 26 February 2015
| |
|
I went to McLean Park, Napier out of interest in cricket grounds. It stages test cricket and rugby union. Access was not really possible on my visit (at least from Morris Street) but an unexpected joy within the ground was a magnificent piece of 1930s architecture in the form of the Borough Pumping Station. This was actually the best view I could get but the whole building was a delight.
200_2_P1030611
McLean Park (2) - 26 February 2015
| |
|
McLean Park, Napier is a sports ground used for cricket, including test matches, and rugby union. It is one of the ten so-called proper cricket grounds of New Zealand. These gates are on Morris Street.
200_2_P1030610
McLean Park (1) - 26 February 2015
| |
|
McLean Park, Napier is a sports ground used for cricket, including test matches, and rugby union. It is one of the ten so-called proper cricket grounds of New Zealand. These memorial gates are on Morris Street.
200_2_P1030607
Where Am I Now? (2) - 23 February 2015
| |
|
Another picture which was taken as a reference shot makes it into my short, occasional series of street signs. The compositions from my New Zealand holiday just appealed to me. This is in Devonport, a short ferry ride from Auckland, a place for a quiet walk away from the bustle of the city.
200_2_P1030403
Safmarine Nokwanda at Auckland (2) - 23 February 2…
| |
|
The container ship Safmarine Nokwanda arriving at Auckland from Tauranga assisted by two POAL tugs (one out of shot).
200_2_P1030375C
Auckland Skyline (2) - 23 February 2015
| |
|
Amongst the many new towers of Auckland, which themselves are mostly not unattractive, stand some fine pieces of architecture. One of the finest is the Ferry Building on Quay Street. Also in the shot are some of the many ferries which keep the modern low-rise terminal very busy.
200_2_P1030380
Ferry Building (2) - 23 February 2015
| |
|
The Ferry Building on Quay Street is one of Auckland's most distinctive and provides a welcome contrast to the mostly modern structures nearby.
200_2_P1030381
The Cloud (1) - 23 February 2015
| |
|
The Cloud, an event venue on Queen's Wharf, Auckland, was originally built for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Its construction was, reportedly, controversial and, although striking, I am not sure that I actually like it. It seemed underutilised (it is/was intended to be temporary) and it is rather annoyingly lit at night.
200_2_P1030382C
The Cloud (2) - 23 February 2015
| |
|
The Cloud is a harbourfront event venue in Auckland seen here with a backdrop of the city's skyline and its distinctive and architecturally pleasing Ferry Building.
200_2_P1030383C
Auckland Skyline (3) - 23 February 2015
| |
|
Before we went to New Zealand, I did not know what to expect and wondered whether our four day stay in Auckland - primarily to adjust to the time difference - would be worthwhile. It was. Auckland is a lively and attractive city and we enjoyed every minute. This view features three distinctive buildings, the Ferry Building (centre), The Cloud (foreground, right) and Sky Tower.
200_2_P1030385C
Fullers Starflyte at Devonport (1) - 23 February 2…
Fullers Starflyte at Devonport (2) - 23 February 2…
Austin 1100 Encounter - 23 February 2015
| |
|
My otherwise heartwarming encounter with Austin 1100 GL9540 in Devonport, New Zealand reminded me that cars used to come in what today would be rather unlikely colours.
200_2_P1030391C
Devonport Library - 23 February 2015
| |
|
Devonport, New Zealand war memorial and library/Te Pātaka Kōrero o Te Hau Kapua. The figure on the war memorial is a 1924 bronze by Frank Lynch known colloquially as 'the Untidy Soldier'.
200_2_P1030392
The Untidy Soldier (1) - 23 February 2015
| |
|
'The Untidy Soldier' is the colloquial name for Frank Lynch's bronze figure of a First World War combatant which stands atop the war memorial in Devonport, New Zealand. The figure was unveiled in 1924. Another casting was placed in Masterton in 1923.
200_2_P1030394
Devonport Woolly Tree - 23 February 2015
| |
|
The Woolly Tree outside Devonport Library (Auckland, New Zealand) is attributed to 'knit bomber' Knitty Graffity.
200_2_P1030396
Jump to top
RSS feed- Latest items - Subscribe to the latest items added to this album
- ipernity © 2007-2024
- Help & Contact
|
Club news
|
About ipernity
|
History |
ipernity Club & Prices |
Guide of good conduct
Donate | Group guidelines | Privacy policy | Terms of use | Statutes | In memoria -
Facebook
Twitter
