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Skies and Seas of Whitianga




While enjoying our weekend last week in Whitianga there were times I walked around with my camera taking in the scenery. All of these are what I snapped down by the local wharf...the first was a fishing trawler moored at one of the piers, the second is the same boat and the wharf from the beach and the third was a keen fisherman with his two surfcasting reels stuck in the sand waiting to catch some fish.

Definitely a place I would gladly go back to :-)

linking up with Skywatch Fridays.

Comments

Rhonda Albom said…
It looks so peaceful there. Beautiful shots.
15 September 2016 at 22:58
eileeninmd said…
Hello, lovely views of the water boats and sky. Happy Skywatching, have a great weekend!
16 September 2016 at 00:07
Fun60 said…
Beautiful blue skies for a walk by the sea. Lots to see.
16 September 2016 at 03:21
Wayne said…
Spring is in the air!
16 September 2016 at 04:11
carol l mck said…
such idyllic photos ~ love the boats and water views ~ creative!

Happy Week to you ~ ^_^
16 September 2016 at 04:36
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
Love the boats and the water. I'd probably fall asleep in that chair and miss the bites.
16 September 2016 at 07:18
Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela Adams said…
Gentle peace surrounds this beautiful place. The little boat is delightful.
16 September 2016 at 11:34
Powell River Books said…
We have a good friend who came to Canada from New Zealand. He gets to go back quite often to visit family. - Margy
16 September 2016 at 17:39
Jarek said…
Looks like lovely place to visit. Nice shots
18 September 2016 at 17:48
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