Whakapapa Ski Fields in Summer

Whakapapa ski fields, located on the slopes of the active volcano Mount Ruapehu, is a popular spot for lovers of winter sports. Now there are only black bare rocks and chilling wind.
A view from the ski fields to Chateau.



Happy Valley.



Accommodation options.

Taupo

View of Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park behind from Lake Terrace, Taupo.

Huka Falls

Huka Falls near Taupo on the Waikato river.

Above and Under

Starfish

A starfish on the rock at low tide.

Gerbera

Night view of Auckland

A shot taken from Devonport across Waitemata Harbour. Sky Tower has now Christmas coloured lights.

Smales Farm Annual Christmas Laser Light Show

Every year between 14th and 23rd of December Laser Light Show takes place at Smales Farm. There are some pictures taken this year. Firewoman at work.



Laser figures at Telstra Clear building.



Christmas lights at Smales Farm.

Funny spider

Sometimes we see such spiders in our garden. First time we found it, we had no idea what it could be. On this photo the spider is alarmed by approaching camera and tries to frighten it away.
Click on the title to see my Insecto-mania album.

Night train

While the shutter was open for 8 seconds, the train passed by.

Summer picture

Tonga - Picasa WebAlbum

Finally I have managed to select the photos and upload the album about our trip to Tonga. Click on the title to see it.

More Piha photos

Rocks on Piha.



Lion Rock - Te Piha.

Sunny day at Piha

A view from a dune at northern part of the beach.



From the northern cliff.

Remains

Some crab and crayfish parts found on the beach.

The river and the boat

Going back from fishing (Wenderholm Regional Park).

One day

Morning - vine roses on our fence.



Afternoon - Omaha beach.