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Middle of the day looking across Lake Wakatipu
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Some of the beautiful blossom in the Teviot Valley
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High above Lye Bow Lake, beautiful walk with amazing views for our coffee
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Stunning views in Central Otago
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Not sure why but this month had plenty of moments when rivers and lakes were perfectly still
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Just like last year when we first moved into our new house the mist was rising from the river most mornings
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My favourite view
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The Clutha River appears to be running very low, doesn't seem to be concerning the locals though
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Some of my surreal work
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Pure New Zealand
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Flowing water around Lake Ohau by special request
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Some more of the river flow
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A lovely waterfall by Lake Ohau
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The long and winding road from Lake Ohau to Christchurch, can't complain with scenery like that!
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A very photogenic calf
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It's been a while since I last saw the sea so it was great to go for a wander while in Christchurch
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Driftwood on Waikuku Beach
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Kiwi's are made of tough stuff.....they career around in muddy puddles and slides on a Sunday for fun......amazingly she got up laughing away and ran on to the next obstacle!
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Probably not wise to wear your best shoes ;-)
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The clocks sprung forward in New Zealand this month so thought I'd mark the occasion with something a little different.