This week I offer just six images. I am revisiting the idea that when I have nothing to say, I should remain quiet. Photographically, this suggests to me that it is better to offer less than to pad my posts with mediocrity.
Though it is a mere 10 km away by road, Wainuiomata is a different world to the rest of Hutt Valley. Among its many positive attributes, it has some great recreation areas. It was on one of those rainy days recently that I thought to visit the water catchment area. I saw no one else in the several kilometres of walkways, perhaps because it was cold and drizzly day, and everyone else was sensibly staying inside in the warmth. Even in the rain the Gums Loop walk is a delight.
Our recent climate has alternated almost daily between rainy gales and soft calm days. Likewise we have had a succession of spectacular sunrises and sunsets.
One of the better days began with mist. From our front door*, I looked across the valley and was entranced by the mist pouring over the summit of the Wainuiomata Hill road and pouring down the hills to the valley.
Whenever there is a mist I hope to find the swirling conditions on the Remutaka Hill road. And if I don’t, then at least I am in the Southern Wairarapa which has many other possibilities to explore. On this occasion, there was an extensive mist stretching from Lake Ferry in the South to at least Masterton in the North. I liked the contrast between nearby trees and the white background.
If I am in the lower part of the Wairarapa I usually visit Boggy Pond and the Wairio Wetlands, especially if there is no wind and the water is calm. Despite the moodiness of the clouds and mist the wetlands were breathtakingly beautiful.
Clouds in the West yesterday prevented a view of the lunar eclipse. I thought yesterday would end without an image, but as it was coming to an end, almost as if to compensate, clouds in the West flared into life and gave me a picture.
* Not sure if I told you, but we have abandoned plans to move from our present home, so unpacking has begun.
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One reply on “July 29, 2018 … the soul of wit”
Well, it seems to me that you would have missed three of your six shots, had you moved to the valley floor. My first choice is the “Hutt Valley Sunrise”, followed by “Wairio wetlands”. However, I appreciate your sharing all.