Kiwi Pentaxians

Transit · 08-26-2021, 04:10 AM

Certainly have Ross
My Grandmother died from 1919 flu after birthing my Aunt
My mother was orphaned out
Dad left school well shy of 15
I've still got their box brownie, was a big deal to have a camera!

**NZ_Ross** · 08-26-2021, 04:47 AM

Originally posted by Transit

Certainly have Ross
My Grandmother died from 1919 flu after birthing my Aunt
My mother was orphaned out
Dad left school well shy of 15
I've still got their box brownie, was a big deal to have a camera!

It's hard to imagine how tough it was Pete. What a fantastic memory to still have their camera.

bobD · 08-26-2021, 11:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Gone are the days where, as a kid, I used to lie on the rear parcel shelf during long journeys!

Mmmmm too many doughnuts ?...

MarkJerling · 08-27-2021, 06:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bobD

Mmmmm too many doughnuts ?...

Too many pizzas and beer!

richandfleur · 08-29-2021, 02:29 PM - **6 Likes**

Transit · 08-29-2021, 02:59 PM

Great shot Rich

MarkJerling · 08-29-2021, 04:02 PM

Great shot Richard! And I trust there were no cars or trucks barreling down on you!

**GUB** · 08-29-2021, 05:23 PM - **1 Like**

Caption - "Road Kill Heaven" ?

richandfleur · 08-29-2021, 08:37 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Great shot Richard! And I trust there were no cars or trucks barreling down on you!

Had a lookout and didn't hang about. Prefocussed on manual, so just a short step into the middle, shoot and exit.
Do wish I had a flippy screen though for those down low shots. I'm not about to lie in the middle of the road to properly frame it up etc.

---------- Post added 08-30-21 at 03:39 PM ----------

Another from the walk. Found in a cold area that hadn't yet seen the days sunlight.

MarkJerling · 08-29-2021, 09:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by richandfleur

Had a lookout and didn't hang about. Prefocussed on manual, so just a short step into the middle, shoot and exit.
Do wish I had a flippy screen though for those down low shots. I'm not about to lie in the middle of the road to properly frame it up etc...

Not? What's wrong with you man!

I have a very nice shot of the US Capitol where I was lying in the middle of the road. It was worth it!

**zkarj** · 08-29-2021, 11:35 PM

Originally posted by richandfleur

Had a lookout and didn't hang about. Prefocussed on manual, so just a short step into the middle, shoot and exit.
Do wish I had a flippy screen though for those down low shots. I'm not about to lie in the middle of the road to properly frame it up etc.

Another from the walk. Found in a cold area that hadn't yet seen the days sunlight.

Great shots. I do have a flippy screen but don't do low down shots as much as I could.

Kiwizinho · 08-30-2021, 01:46 AM

Originally posted by richandfleur

Had a lookout and didn't hang about. Prefocussed on manual, so just a short step into the middle, shoot and exit.
Do wish I had a flippy screen though for those down low shots. I'm not about to lie in the middle of the road to properly frame it up etc.

---------- Post added 08-30-21 at 03:39 PM ----------

Another from the walk. Found in a cold area that hadn't yet seen the days sunlight.

Very nice. Presumably you didn't spend too long getting this one to avoid frostbite.

**NZ_Ross** · 08-30-2021, 02:12 AM

Originally posted by richandfleur

Another from the walk. Found in a cold area that hadn't yet seen the days sunlight.

Almost every day in the bottom half of the South Island

Kiwizinho · 08-30-2021, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

Almost every day in the bottom half of the South Island

There have been quite a few in the top half too. The day before the rain started back in July that kept going until we had the biggest flood on record, I went tramping/mountain biking with my daughter, and when we got to the hut, there was frost all around at 4pm, and there was a frozen bottle of detergent in the hut. I'm pretty sure detergent has a lower freezing point than water, so that's a pretty good indication of chilly temperatures.
The track in had frost in many places too.
The next morning, it was overcast, but my daughter still found lots of bits of ice in the river to play with.

I did check the forecast, and timed things perfectly, so the rain only started falling part way back to the car, and it was only fairly modest by the time we were driving out, but I think we'll be the last people to visit that hut for some months, as the access road has been out for over a month now, even without lockdown to delay repairs, and who know what state the track is in?

The river went from 10 cumecs when we were there to a peak of over 350 cumecs a bit over 48 hours later.

richandfleur · 08-30-2021, 06:50 PM - **3 Likes**

One more, snow capped, blue sky day.

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08-26-2021, 04:10 AM	#17911
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Certainly have Ross My Grandmother died from 1919 flu after birthing my Aunt My mother was orphaned out Dad left school well shy of 15 I've still got their box brownie, was a big deal to have a camera!

08-26-2021, 04:47 AM	#17912
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by Transit Certainly have Ross My Grandmother died from 1919 flu after birthing my Aunt My mother was orphaned out Dad left school well shy of 15 I've still got their box brownie, was a big deal to have a camera! It's hard to imagine how tough it was Pete. What a fantastic memory to still have their camera.

08-26-2021, 11:52 PM - 1 Like	#17913
bobD Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waikikamukau Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248	Originally posted by MarkJerling Gone are the days where, as a kid, I used to lie on the rear parcel shelf during long journeys! Mmmmm too many doughnuts ?...

08-27-2021, 06:18 PM - 1 Like	#17914
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by bobD Mmmmm too many doughnuts ?... Too many pizzas and beer!

08-29-2021, 02:29 PM - 6 Likes	#17915
richandfleur Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand Photos: Albums Posts: 1,788

08-29-2021, 02:59 PM	#17916
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Great shot Rich

08-29-2021, 04:02 PM	#17917
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Great shot Richard! And I trust there were no cars or trucks barreling down on you!

08-29-2021, 05:23 PM - 1 Like	#17918
GUB Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wanganui Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,760	Caption - "Road Kill Heaven" ?

08-29-2021, 08:37 PM - 2 Likes	#17919
richandfleur Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand Photos: Albums Posts: 1,788	Originally posted by MarkJerling Great shot Richard! And I trust there were no cars or trucks barreling down on you! Had a lookout and didn't hang about. Prefocussed on manual, so just a short step into the middle, shoot and exit. Do wish I had a flippy screen though for those down low shots. I'm not about to lie in the middle of the road to properly frame it up etc. ---------- Post added 08-30-21 at 03:39 PM ---------- Another from the walk. Found in a cold area that hadn't yet seen the days sunlight.

08-29-2021, 09:27 PM - 1 Like	#17920
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by richandfleur Had a lookout and didn't hang about. Prefocussed on manual, so just a short step into the middle, shoot and exit. Do wish I had a flippy screen though for those down low shots. I'm not about to lie in the middle of the road to properly frame it up etc... Not? What's wrong with you man! I have a very nice shot of the US Capitol where I was lying in the middle of the road. It was worth it!

08-29-2021, 11:35 PM	#17921
zkarj Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 1,290	Originally posted by richandfleur Had a lookout and didn't hang about. Prefocussed on manual, so just a short step into the middle, shoot and exit. Do wish I had a flippy screen though for those down low shots. I'm not about to lie in the middle of the road to properly frame it up etc. Another from the walk. Found in a cold area that hadn't yet seen the days sunlight. Great shots. I do have a flippy screen but don't do low down shots as much as I could.

08-30-2021, 01:46 AM	#17922
Kiwizinho Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Blenheim Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,292	Originally posted by richandfleur Had a lookout and didn't hang about. Prefocussed on manual, so just a short step into the middle, shoot and exit. Do wish I had a flippy screen though for those down low shots. I'm not about to lie in the middle of the road to properly frame it up etc. ---------- Post added 08-30-21 at 03:39 PM ---------- Another from the walk. Found in a cold area that hadn't yet seen the days sunlight. Very nice. Presumably you didn't spend too long getting this one to avoid frostbite.

08-30-2021, 02:12 AM	#17923
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by richandfleur Another from the walk. Found in a cold area that hadn't yet seen the days sunlight. Almost every day in the bottom half of the South Island

08-30-2021, 05:00 PM	#17924
Kiwizinho Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Blenheim Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,292	Originally posted by NZ_Ross Almost every day in the bottom half of the South Island There have been quite a few in the top half too. The day before the rain started back in July that kept going until we had the biggest flood on record, I went tramping/mountain biking with my daughter, and when we got to the hut, there was frost all around at 4pm, and there was a frozen bottle of detergent in the hut. I'm pretty sure detergent has a lower freezing point than water, so that's a pretty good indication of chilly temperatures. The track in had frost in many places too. The next morning, it was overcast, but my daughter still found lots of bits of ice in the river to play with. I did check the forecast, and timed things perfectly, so the rain only started falling part way back to the car, and it was only fairly modest by the time we were driving out, but I think we'll be the last people to visit that hut for some months, as the access road has been out for over a month now, even without lockdown to delay repairs, and who know what state the track is in? The river went from 10 cumecs when we were there to a peak of over 350 cumecs a bit over 48 hours later.

08-30-2021, 06:50 PM - 3 Likes	#17925
richandfleur Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand Photos: Albums Posts: 1,788	One more, snow capped, blue sky day.