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Spring skies over Tauranga's Westpac building


Now that nights are getting lighter and days are getting longer, recently I thought I'd drive by Tauranga's waterfront for some sunset photos. This one I managed to catch of the bank Westpac's building and apartments in the background, which I might add most likely get a terrific view over the water and harbour.

On another subject, we heard some very sad news yesterday....one of our closest friends unexpectedly passed away from an aneurism - she was only 51 years old and was someone who was a very generous hard case awesome person, we will miss her a great deal :-(

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eileeninmd said…
Hello, pretty colorful sky. The buildings are lovely too. Have a happy weekend!
23 September 2016 at 07:41
Photo Cache said…
Beautiful street scene.
23 September 2016 at 15:19
Rhonda Albom said…
Nice. And the days will stay lighter even longer after this weekend :)
23 September 2016 at 23:04
Jarek said…
Lovely light. Really great photo
11 October 2016 at 07:56
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