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Winning Fish Shop




 I was over in Kaikohe yesterday for a look around, although we have driven through this town many times I've never actually stopped so while I took quite a few street photos this one stands out to me because the sign for the barber's shop was right next door to a sign that says "fresh smoked fish" - 2 very different things.

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William Kendall said…
I'd have no use for either establishment, as I don't like seafood and I shave my head.
27 February 2021 at 07:23
PerthDailyPhoto said…
Two very different signs Amy.. the traditional barber shop colours against the gorgeous blues of the winning fish shop, both liven up the street scene.. lovely blue chairs outside the shop 🐟
27 February 2021 at 21:19
Jim said…
I like the artwork.
27 February 2021 at 22:24
Pisi Prkl said…
I would visit both of them places with pleasure. Very nice street photography!
28 February 2021 at 00:51
Tom said…
...fish and chip is a term that is not used here, we have a Friday Fish Fry which I believe is similar. Thanks Amy, take care and enjoy your weekend.
28 February 2021 at 01:16
carol l mck said…
Great 'street' shot ~ colorful and good perspective ~ ^_^

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28 February 2021 at 03:22
Jackie McGuinness said…
LOVE fish!!! Husband shaves his head but I would kill for a haircut! We've been locked down since end November.
28 February 2021 at 03:39
Bill said…
Nice street view. I love smoked fish especially salmon.
28 February 2021 at 05:10
Sharon said…
There is quite a lot to see int his photo! I love shrimp (or is that some other sea creature) on the tiles below the window. And that painted scroll-like work above the window on on the canopy is interesting. And there is even a pretty little table and chairs in case you get some smoked fish and decide to eat it right away. I don't know about the fish shop but your photo is certainly a winner.
28 February 2021 at 06:13
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
You don't see small town streets with stores like that here in the states any longer.
28 February 2021 at 10:21
Margaret Birding For Pleasure said…
Good street scene. I hope you have a lovely week ahead and stay safe.
28 February 2021 at 19:03
Jackie McGuinness said…
Thanks so much for coming by and leaving a comment. I will be following you as well.
1 March 2021 at 02:57
Jim said…
I like NZ, we started in Auckland and cruised down and over to the west edge before heading to Tasmania, Aus. We did take the little ferry over to Devonport before leaving and climbed the hill named Mount Victoria. We may have been able to see Kaikohe from there if we knew what to look for.
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1 March 2021 at 10:15
James said…
I noticed the sign reflected in the window "Pizza Place & Indian takeaway". Also two very different things. :-)
1 March 2021 at 12:49
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