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Over the hedge...


So this morning after 2 days of rain and overcast skies I saw sun trying to peek through the clouds and thought what a good time to get out. Drove my little car for about 10 minutes and got this shot while trying to stand as high as I could (I'm about 5 ft 3) to see over this hedge which was across the road from houses and apartments. On the other side is the main road linking Mount Maunganui to Tauranga city and these funnels and silos are part of the Port of Tauranga. Not sure what these ones are used for but it's possible it's a grainery of some sort.

Back home to catch up on housework before starting work at 1pm....

Comments

William Kendall said…
A dramatic looking sky.
13 June 2018 at 08:58
Andy said…
The 10 minute drive was well worth it.
13 June 2018 at 12:34
local alien said…
Another traffic winter photo!
14 June 2018 at 02:59
Wayne said…
I have always been fascinated by how large scale machinery. I think it has a unique beauty.
14 June 2018 at 03:33
Graham Edwards said…
Now you have me wondering. I always assumed (without really thinking about it) that they were wood chip silos but, in fact, they could well be grain silos. Hmmm. Now I'm curious.
14 June 2018 at 04:43
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