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19-AUG-2007

09/07/07

Queenstown, New Zealand

I’m back from a fantastic three weeks in New Zealand and Australia and all I can say is GO! There is no way my words or my photographs can capture the beauty of the scenery or the warmth of the people in both countries. I was overwhelmed. Our tour guide was the very best and I would not change a thing…..except I would have loved to be near enough to meet my Pbase friends. I did speak to Laine and that was one of the highlights of my trip.

I’m experiencing ISP problems. I keep losing the internet on my laptop and hope it will be corrected soon,
but until then I will not be able to get around for visits and comments.
In the meantime I miss everyone and hope to be back to “normal” soon.

I was the only one on the tour crazy enough to have a SLR.
It was heavy but I am so glad I had it with me.

This photo was taken as we cruised Lake Wakatipu aboard the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw,
surrounded by the beautiful Southern Alps in Queenstown, New Zealand.
(I forgot to change the time and date on my camera, so I know the date a time is wront!

Nikon D80
1/80s f/4.5 at 18.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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coaster08-Sep-2007 22:44
Beautiful shot!
Herb 08-Sep-2007 02:33
Nice image
Robin Reid08-Sep-2007 01:49
A warm welcome home. I look forward to seeing more shots. The snow on the mountains adds much here. Did you see the sheep shearing and dog show at the Station. I call this boat the TSS Coleslaw ;-) Pinghttp://www.pbase.com/rtwo/image/40299591
Gayle P. Clement08-Sep-2007 01:32
Welcome home! I am so glad you had such a great time. I look forward to seeing more. V
s_barbour08-Sep-2007 01:09
Welcome home Petesie, sounds like you had an amazing time. Gorgeous image...can't wait to see more. vote~
Cindi Smith08-Sep-2007 01:01
Welcome home, Petesie! Australia is one of the best places on earth to be! Can't wait to see more of your shots and so happy you got there and back safe and sound! This is soooo beautiful! New Zealand is gorgeous! V
Guest 08-Sep-2007 00:43
Amazing is right! Wow, wow, wow. V
J. Scott Coile08-Sep-2007 00:09
Amazing Petesie. That SLR really paid off! Welcome home!!!
laine8207-Sep-2007 21:11
Well what a superb beginning to the trip. It would have been so good to meet up, but unfortunately it wasn't possible. It was however a fantastic few moments speaking to you on the phone.
You managed this wide beautifully, Petesie. Can't wait to see more.
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