Still Life

Chandelier

When at a Lodge recently I took this shot of a chandelier

Shadow Selfie

When there is nothing else to photograph why not take a shot of your own shadow

Teddy Bear at the Wheel

I saw this while out walking and it amused me enough to take a shot to share

Food of the Earth

At this time Rose and I compete with our small gardens. At present we have a surplus of tomatoes , even after rose gave some away , and made sauces for the future As well we grow beans, lettuce , ruby chard , spring onions , and a large variety of herbs

Rough Hewn and Catved Cupboard and draw unit

Rose found this old and quite beautiful example of old furniture in Hirst Cottage

Candle

Rose found this old candle holder in Hirst Cottage

Painting and frame of Mount Ruapehu

Rose love stjis painting on her mother's apartment wall and took these shots

Photo of a Mount Ruapehu Painting

Villagio

This is p[art of Rose's collection of this pretty pottery by Studio Ceramics in NZ

Rust

Corrosion

Rose's Candle Art

Rose has patiently lit and allowed over time this candle to develop like a changing work of art

Happiness is a Place to Sit for Two

Year round we can sit here during the day as it is sheltered from the predominant south west winds and gets warmth from the sun even in the depth of winter. WE are only defeated by strong easterlies and rain from that direction

A Favourite place to Sit

Theb table is on the deck at the southern end of our home ( like your Northern ends in the Northern Hemisphere ) It has amazing views across the inner Hauraki Gulf and Auckland CBD as well as being able to see every Volcanic cone in this Auckland Region. We cab see boats with fishermen, Ships coming and going , yachts sailing large and small. It is our a boit of heaven on earth