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With the number of cases in New Zealand dropping rapidly I took the opportunity to head to our local town 35kms away and take some photos along the way. That was more mileage than I had covered in the previous 5 weeks and felt really weird to be travelling at speed again!
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Some beautiful mornings in Roxburgh during Autumn
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The sunrise on this morning was spectacular for about 5 minutes then all gone, good job the camera was nearby
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Some lockdown creativity
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More lockdown creativity
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Like I said, beautiful starts to the day in Autumn. Quite possible they happen in Summer as well....I'm just not awake earlier enough to notice ;-)
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Had a great trip up to Christhchurch on the quietest roads I have ever known. This is the Lindis Pass looking particularly moody under stormy skies.
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Love this spot just outside of Twizel near Mt Cook
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I see Mt Cook from this spot on just every trip I have through this area. So unusual not to see it I thought I should mark the occasion with a photograph of the emptiness!
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Christchurch Cathedral still behind bars
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Someone enjoying the peace and quiet of the stunning new library in Christchurch
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Great views from the top of the new library
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Reflection of my good friend Pete in the library windows enjoying the views of the city.
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More architecture captures of the library
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....and more
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Anonymous users of the library. So many great angles in that space to capture images.
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Look closely, you'll see hand prints on the left to balance the image :-)
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Quite cold walking around the botanical gardens
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Just loved the texture on this leaf
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In total contrast from my journey to Christchurch it was blue skies going home
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The Lindis Pass in the last rays of sunlight......stunning!