After the Shower

Stratford, New Zealand. Taken by Betty

Hollard Gardens

Hollard Gardens, Kaponga, Taranaki. New Zealand. Taken by Betty

forgetfulness

Somewhere in New Zealand. Well, I do remember that it was in the Golden Bay area which is in the South Island. I also remember that at the same place there was a rock called "Devil's Boots" because it was in the shape of a boot coming from the ground. so that's it. If anyone sees it and knows what's the name of this beautiful place, please share. Taken by Better Nothing Than Almost

Wharariki Beach

"[pronounced: fa-ra-ri-ki]

the most beautiful beach i've ever seen, so far.
it was low tide, so we could almost reach that arch by foot.
there were about 10 people at the beach, including us, which made it even more magical.

it was a wonderful day.

Golden Bay, New Zealand." Taken by Aviv

Mt. Taranaki

"This is Mt. Taranaki, also called Mt. Egmont, on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is still considered an 'active' volcano". Taken by Betty

Where to now?

Cape Reinga, Northland, New Zealand. Taken by Better Nothing Than Almost

goin' with the flow

Dawson Falls Taranaki/Egmont National Park, New Zealand. Taken by Better Nothing than Almost

Back Beach

"Back Beach in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand. The 'island' is lava deposit from a volcano under the ocean's surface. The foreground is part of the beach scene that is forever changing due to weather". Taken by Betty

Arts in Bloom

"A photo of Christchurch in happier times. The wonderful Arts Centre, which used to be the University of Canterbury and now belongs to the city as a centre for arts, including craft workshops, cinema screens, a theatre and markets. It really buzzes at weekends, especially during the Festival of Busking". Taken by Caroline

Mirror, Mirror.......

Mirror Lake on the road to Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand. Taken by taylorphotgraphy

Arthur's Pass

New Zealand. Taken by Michael.Sutton

Red Flower

"Wellington, New Zealand. Red flower on tree is NZ's 'Christmas Tree' the pohutukawa tree". Taken by Linda Strand

Pōhutukawa Hanging Roots

"The aerial roots or adventitious roots of the gorgeous Pōhutukawa tree (New Zealand Christmas tree). Some Pōhutukawa trees are more prone to producing them than others.

Picture taken at Oriental Bay on a rare sunny winter afternoon". Taken by mona16

The Great Barrier Reef

"This is the first of many photos from my three month trip to Australia and New Zealand. This is at Green Island, in the Great Barrier Reef.

The reef was amazing, like nothing I've ever seen and I wish I could go back. I went snorkeling on the reef about five times and it never got boring. My favorite sightings were a stingray, the giant clams, and something that I like to call a rainbow fish.

Let the journey begin!". Taken by Weisbrote

Follow the Path with Heart

"In early 2007, we joined a party undertaking a guided walk through the Greenstone Valley and Routeburn Track in Fiordland, South Island, New Zealand. On our “day off” we climbed to the tree line from where this photo of Lake McKellar was taken. We later ascended to the peak of '1538' named for its height in metres and then descended for a swim in the stream feeding the lake". Taken by Stewart Mann

Flower

"Taken on a wet, overcast day in my garden, Opio, New Zealand". Taken by David

Three Pieces of Advice...

"A piece of art I found on a bridge in Christchurch, New Zealand. it spoke to me". Taken by Caroline

Farewell

"A photo taken from halfway up a sand dune on Farewell Spit, the most remote bit of New Zealand that I visited". Taken by Caroline