driving through ohingaiti - the implement shed

driving through ohingaiti - the implement shed, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

this is Ohingaiti, normally one would not stop, a place to pass through. There was a railway crossing, a hall, a pub, an implement shed, an abandoned store, and not much else. But the light was nice, I pulled over, I think I will end it here.
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driving through ohingaiti - the railway crossing

driving through ohingaiti - the railway crossing, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

this is Ohingaiti, normally one would not stop, a place to pass through. There was a railway crossing, a hall, a pub, an implement shed, an abandoned store, and not much else. But the light was nice, I pulled over etc etc.
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driving through ohingaiti - the abandoned store

driving through ohingaiti - the abandoned store, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

This is Ohingaiti, normally one would not stop, a place to pass through. There was a railway crossing, a hall, a pub, an implement shed, an abandoned store, and not much else. But the light was nice, I pulled over, took three dozen photos (I use a digital camera), I was happy now to drive on.
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new zealand rural

new zealand rural, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

The mural is a rural scene, but I photographed this in a small town. I like the idea of photography taking a part of someones public art and mixing with the surroundings to make something else, like a typical small town scene.
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sign with no name

sign with no name, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

To choose to live on the coastline, in the direct path of the roaring 40's, funneling through the Cook Straight, requires a certain level of eccentricity. Roaring Forties
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big scoop of icecream

big scoop of icecream, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

Ice cream does seem in order when down by the sea on "Happy Valley Road"
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driving slowly

driving slowly, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

because the road is narrow, and there may be penguins crossing the road, though I have not seen one do so.
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dark day afternoon

dark day afternoon, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

Usually one does not take the same photo twice lumpy cloud day but if it is more about the weather then that can be O.K. I'm thinking.
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closed for improvements

closed for improvements, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

It has been like this for a long time, taken Sunday June 8th 2008, I think it is still the same, I shall have to take another look.
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the working week

the working week, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

I took this photo on the 30th April 2008, I remember it because it was my birthday, I had a day off, I was able to wander happily with a camera while other people were off to work. I had not posted this earlier because the light was difficult, a big range of f stops, but the new adobe lightroom has provided some tools to over come this.
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maori culture

maori culture, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

possibly a mixture of traditional and contemporary in style. Sunday afternoon 7 September 2008.
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it's good with sauce

it's good with sauce, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

I found this in Wadestown, one of the more genteel parts of town, yet the shops look old fashioned, with old fashioned signs of old fashioned food. Sunday afternoon, 14 September 2008.
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sprinkler

sprinkler, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

I posted this for no other reason except that I liked the solid constructed feel of the composition, otherwise it is just a picture of a fire sprinkler system. Wednesday 3 September 2008
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power, telephone, houses, cars

power, telephone, houses, cars, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

I like the view from up here, it is messy, untidy, and all on a rugged landscape. Sunday afternoon, 7 September 2008.
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red house in the jungle

red house in the jungle, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

Houses in Wellington are built in the most unlikely places, which makes for interesting architecture, and hopefully interesting photos. Sunday afternoon 7 September 2008.
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sushi

sushi, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

I did some heavy lightroom processing to bring this out of deep shadow, but as it turns out I'm happy with the rough grainy pixel look, it seems to suit the Cuba Street style. Sunday afternoon 7 September 2008.
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summary of house styles

summary of house styles, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

plus a truly distorted self portrait. Nairn Street, Sunday afternoon, 7 September 2008.
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the bed shop

the bed shop, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

This one has been sitting on my hard drive for a while, taken Sunday afternoon 13 July 2008. A green mattress with big leaves and matching wallpaper is probably worth a photo, I may have had more pressing things to post at the time, while this one required a few more weeks before I felt confident about it.
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van with film theme

van with film theme, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

but for me it is just as much about the little yacht in the distance... the small patch of light in front of the bumper. Oriental Parade, Sunday afternoon, 31 August 2008.
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bed & breakfast

bed & breakfast, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

It was one of those afternoons, ones thoughts turn to care free days, possibly staying at a B & B. Oriental Bay, Sunday afternoon, 31 August 2008.
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tunneling

tunneling, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

not sure why, a lot of rain recently, maybe a slip from the bank behind. But it doesn't matter, it looked odd and we can attach any story we like.
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