New Zealand Waters for Water H2O Thursday

 

I was not too impressed when I clicked the shot. Later, I actually love it more.

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Linking Water H2O Thursday

Now is the end of financial year sale. I have bought so many things this month more than any years prior. Now I am tempted to get Sony 12-24mm f2.8 but I must stop the impulsive buying!

Christchurch mural in New Zealand for Mural Monday

 

That looks like our future

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Lake Light in the stormy weather for Treasure Tuesday

 

The hue caught my eye while passing through an unnamed lake.

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Castle Hill New Zealand for Sunday Best

 

I like the composition somehow. I enjoy the walk there

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I spent the whole day hiking out around Ballarat area with Joel. Damn, the waterfall was completely dried out including the river nearby. That was a huge disappointment. In the end, we had some nice chicken Parma in a dusty general pub at a nearby country town. I swear the owner looks like a character from a horror haunting movie killing off tourists.  

Then Joel's electric car ran out of juice. We had to go to a town with limited fast charge. I believe Joel turned up the heating too strong for the cold weather here. 

Lake Tekapo New Zealand for Skywatch Friday

 

It was still cloudy and windy. Lucky the cloud break allows some colours to enter into the frame. 

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Mount Sunday Edoras for Water H2O Thursday

 

I really missed New Zealand 

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Mum's mobile company just got sold to another one called Yana Amaysim. The name sounds like a scammer to me. She asked me to help her to verify the direct debit was still in place. I could not find the company on line until I break it up. The person on the phone sounds like a scammer too. 

Buddhism Guardians in Christchurch for Mural Monday

 

I found this next to a French Restaurant ironically. 

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Castle Hill, New Zealand for Sunday Best

 

On the hill where Kingdom of Nania is filmed. A nice series of layers

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Linking Sunday Best

Alpine Parrot Kea in New Zealand for Saturday Critter

 

Kea was once treated as pests in NZ. In 1970, they went into extinction as the country wanted to protect their sheep grazing industry. Now, Kea is a protected species. They behave like seagulls trying to get my food all the time.

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Mount Sunday, New Zealand for Skywatch Friday

 The film location for Edora in Lord of Ring

Weather is very fickle here. Zero phone reception there too. 

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Success hacks

* Find the pain you enjoy

* Focus on what you can control, ignore the ones you can't 

* Turn off the autopilot 

* Adopt 10 x Max 

* Focus on fewer things for a longer period of time 

Devil's Bowl Waterfall at Arthur Pass in New Zealand for Water H2O Thursday

 

This was taken using a telephoto lens from a distance. Very strong UV there so the colour adjustment is rather tricky. 

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It has been rather difficult to get back to work immediately after the trip. My body is sore everywhere as well. Thanks for the work out in NZ. 

Five Lanes Eatery Complex, Christchurch for Sign2

 

I was wandering into the complex realising there is so much cheap eats to have.

The signs are quite cool all around. The vibe is great for me.

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Linking Sign2 and FACE OFF

Devil's Bowl Waterfall, New Zealand for Treasure Tuesday

 

The walking trail leading up to this waterfall is very steep and challenging. I almost gave up 2/3 into the journey.

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Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Mural for Mural Monday

 

Just outside a modern Chinese restaurant 

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Lake Pearson reflection New Zealand for Sunday Best

 

I had no sleep for the past 35 hours. I have to recuperate before commenting again 

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Linking Sunday Best

Lake Pukaki New Zealand for Skywatch Friday

 

This was taken from 2 days ago trying to get some shots when the fickle weather decided to cloud break

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I am heading to Mount Arthur today. Cloudy forecast. At least not raining anymore. But who knows? 

Lake of Clear Water in New Zealand for Water H2O Thursday

 

Lake of Clear Water is really a lovely place to visit. Storm briefly stopped when I stopped by. Finally, some mercy on me!

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I sourced myself a back pain after an accidental fall on the slope of snow. It is hurting really bad. 

New Zealand Town Fairlie for Sign 2

 

This town is on the way to Aoraki the highest mountain in New Zealand. The only place I can eat some hot pies and warm latte that tastes like cough medicine. 

Thanks to the pouring rain in Christchurch. I stay at hotel processing my shots all day. Even the city river is flooding the banks. Did I bring so much needed rain to NZ?

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Mount Cook, Aoraki, New Zealand for Treasure Tuesday

 

Bad luck the weather is raining and snowing in Christchurch. Apparently, the town is suffering drought for the preceding few months. 

I did not end up participating Hooker Valley Trail or Tasman Glacier walk. Pity. Will do it next time.

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Christchurch Mural for Mural Monday

 

I arrived Christchurch on Saturday. I had to grab something to eat before I rest for the next day to Mount Cook.

It looks rather funky

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