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Tractors and containers


We were out at Ruapekapeka Pa a couple of weeks ago and this farming scene caught my eye.

Out in rural NZ this is a common sight. Many people use empty containers like sheds to store farming equipment in. Parking a tractor on the hill next to it is a wise move especially if we get lots of rain.

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local alien said…
Now that is a place name to get your tongue around! Sounds like some of these long greek ones.
Nice rural scene
4 April 2019 at 08:39
Rhonda Albom said…
Ah yes. Those containers are really useful. The local park uses them for workshops and storage. Sorry but the tractor stays outside (too big for a container).
4 April 2019 at 09:30
Billy Blue Eyes said…
Bought an empty container for work last year, use it for storage
https://spudsdailyphoto.blogspot.com/2018/07/the-shipping-container.html
4 April 2019 at 10:15
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
It just struck me that containers are kind of like Quonset huts turned out to be. Inexpensive durable structures suitable for all sorts of purposes. Here in downtown Tulsa a developer made a shopping center out of used shipping containers. I was dubious but it turned out fabulously.
5 April 2019 at 08:31
Spare Parts and Pics said…
Cool shot! The big double tires on that tractor caught my eye.
5 April 2019 at 10:55
Rose said…
Love that sky!
5 April 2019 at 11:29
Jim said…
Great shot.
5 April 2019 at 12:03
s.c said…
A farming scene or a dump side. Looks cool indeed.
5 April 2019 at 22:29
Lady Fi said…
A lovely scene.
6 April 2019 at 01:31
Bill said…
Nice rural scene. I love your new header.
6 April 2019 at 12:35
PerthDailyPhoto said…
Yup that could be a slippery slope Amy. Super composition! Gorgeous new headed shot, autumn is fabulous ✨
7 April 2019 at 02:27
Lowcarb team member said…
That's a nice scene … and a good idea to use empty containers for sheds/storage.

All the best Jan
7 April 2019 at 11:41
NatureFootstep said…
Great use of containers and a great shot :)
10 April 2019 at 10:34
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