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Town square

 


This is Greymouth's local town square. To the left is an art gallery, a cafe, a gift shop and several other businesses.  I've had a few comments about "where are the people". The local population is just over 2000 but there are a lot of surrounding tiny settlements too so it's not just pooled all in one place. Most of the jobs in the West Coast region consist of farmers, retail workers, miners and train workers just to name a few so you won't see large numbers of people out and about all the time except at maybe community events. New Zealanders are also well known for keeping to themselves and most don't like having photos taken of them by someone they don't know.

Linking up with Skywatch Friday and Tom's Signs.

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Fun60 said…
Nice to see trees on the main street.
23 October 2025 at 19:09
local alien said…
It's a lovely quiet shopping area. With benches and that nice paving.
I'd love a walk through there
23 October 2025 at 20:00
gz said…
I see what you mean about people.
I tend to avoid photographing people, when I'm aiming for the architecture...unless it is from the back...for scale...or if I've asked them and they are the subject.
23 October 2025 at 20:55
Iris Flavia said…
Same here, I hate to get my picture taken. Tuesday was a company event - two "professional"? guys took pic after pic after pic, did they go on my nerves!
23 October 2025 at 21:22
Tom said…
...every TOWN needs a TOWN square!
24 October 2025 at 00:34
DawnTreader said…
It's really easier to take street photos with people in them if the place is really busy, isn't it. (People don't feel as "targeted" then...) Is the town as flat as it looks here or is that just the perspective?
24 October 2025 at 04:29
an artist reflects said…
Lovely street and sky photo ~ thanks, ~ ^_^
24 October 2025 at 07:13
Carol @Comfort Spring Station said…
I love the green tree against the blue sky
24 October 2025 at 07:33
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Looks like a pleasant community. When I started blogging I took photos of everyone. Now I avoid it unless they are distant, especially of children. People are rightly, more concerned about their child's privacy than ever before.
24 October 2025 at 07:51
Marie Smith said…
Love the small town look of the street!
24 October 2025 at 09:21
Spare Parts and Pics said…
It looks wonderful. Clean, no crowds or cars!
24 October 2025 at 09:25
DB Stewart said…
The brick block patterns are a nice touch.
24 October 2025 at 10:03
Jim said…
Looks good.
24 October 2025 at 10:04
magiceye said…
Nice street capture.
24 October 2025 at 19:18
Klara said…
your explanation makes sense - in small communities in Europe, you don't have bunch of people on streets either.
24 October 2025 at 20:35
Sharon said…
It looks so quiet and peaceful.
26 October 2025 at 04:35
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