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Autumn at The Stone Store


We were out and about this morning enjoying the fresh Autumn air, not too hot not too cold and I felt this shot expressed what an awesome view this is of the Kerikeri Stone Store, St James Church and the Kemp Mission House.

This is the location where missionaries James Kemp, Francis Hall and John Butler lived, taught and preached as well as farmed and gardened. According to Maori historians, Ngati Miru, the people who first lived in this area were attacked and driven away by a war party of Ngapuhi.

I hope you enjoy your weekend :-)
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Yogi♪♪♪ said…
That is a great photo, the blue sky, and white clouds, the reflections of the sky in the water, the green grass, the dark green trees, the nice trim buildings, and even the splash of red from the roof to the right all works together. Great shot!!
5 May 2019 at 15:28
kwarkito said…
What a bucolic and peaceful atmosphere in this picture ! One have a sensation of eternity face to such a landscape. Pure beauty
5 May 2019 at 15:32
Lady Fi said…
So beautiful and peaceful!
5 May 2019 at 17:48
Wayne said…
That is a beautiful landscape. It makes me want to be there.
6 May 2019 at 00:31
PerthDailyPhoto said…
Such an idyllic scene Amy, hard to imagine a violent history ✨
6 May 2019 at 02:12
local alien said…
What a gorgeous site/sight. So green and peaceful!
6 May 2019 at 05:58
William Kendall said…
A serene setting.
6 May 2019 at 06:13
Bill said…
A beautiful and peaceful scene, I love it!
6 May 2019 at 08:26
Rose said…
Such a beautiful view!
6 May 2019 at 12:09
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
A beautiful and peaceful view.
6 May 2019 at 13:23
Susan Heather said…
That is a lovely photo.
6 May 2019 at 16:56
Fun60 said…
A beautiful scene enhanced by the reflection. Just looks so peaceful.
6 May 2019 at 18:09
Sharon said…
That is a gorgeous view!
7 May 2019 at 03:53
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