Although it is not the most viewed, a rather dull Fiat photo leads, this is by far my most “Favourited” Flickr Image at 153. It’s not remarkable technically (literally a snapshot) but the geography, atmosphere and lighting make it special. Although the EXIF data says “Fuji” it was shot
Photography
I’m one tourist who sits, hopefully not grumpy, at work clutching a coffee mug remembering cycling the Golden Gate. I love the image and imagery in the words on Rowans blog, click through... The Golden Gate « Rowan Simpson This is my take on that iconic structure
Science
Not the clearest, a bit of halo and at the limit of IXUS zoom, but you get the idea.
While walking the dog I heard the distinctive sound of an old aircraft engine. Looked up to see a de Havilland Dragon (like the one below) heading west. As I watched, in the background, an Air New Zealand Boeing 777 broke through cloud — gleaming white in a beam of sunlight
New Zealand
Back in 2006 I took a photo of this rather unique road sign on the South Island’s West Coast. This year (in somewhat better weather) I couldn’t resist taking the same photo again. It wasn’t until I got home that I noticed “next 10km” of penguin in
This came on the playlist while I was walking the dog today, remembering my few days in New Orleans. It’s just a corner of two streets but I remember snapping the photos thinking “it’s really here”! Standin’ on the corner Of toulouse and dauphine Waitin’ on marie-ondine I’
Auckland from the Waitakere Ranges, originally uploaded by RobiNZ. It was such a nice day after coming back from the airport I grabbed the camera & headed up the Waitakere Ranges. From Waitakere City in the foreground, the view extended past Auckland, all the way to Coromandel
Watching the rally service, originally uploaded by RobiNZ. I read about 50 million viewers saw the WRC Rally New Zealand coverage. Make that 50 million + One
Photography
When people ask "What sort of car would you buy if you won Lotto" they are often surprised by my response. A Bambina, a Fiat Coupe, X1/9, a 2CV and more. There are reasons for all of those and just a few minutes on TradeMe NZ presents
Photography
Northern Solstice Cycle Tour, originally uploaded by RobiNZ. This is such a cliche shot for anyone who visits Nelson Lakes but the weather added a bit of drama. Great as a desktop background!
Rally
WRC in the Auckland Domain, originally uploaded by RobiNZ. Usually cars screaming through the domain would attract Police attention. This night it was about 25,000 Aucklanders who turned up to see the WRC come back to town
Automobile
World Rally Championship at the Auckland War Memorial Museum, originally uploaded by RobiNZ. The Auckland War Memorial Museum was a fine sight when the WRC visited
