Dusty North Canterbury  by dide

Dusty North Canterbury

We were cruising along nicely yesterday, when Chook slowed down and pulled over to the side of the road. 'At last' I thought, 'I have him trained'. A little way back was this gorgeous scene.... but no, he had just pulled over to let someone overtake us! I was quick to suggest I get out and capture this image.
Today we travelled from Kaikoura to Blenheim in the wind and rain, as Cyclone Gabrielle made herself felt in the South Island. It wasn't too severe to travel, but we stopped sooner than we intended, just in case it got worse. Hopefully the Canterbury Region gets some good rain and not too much wind.
I would put off crossing the Cook Strait if I were you!!!
February 14th, 2023  
Wonderful capture of this lovely rural scene.
February 14th, 2023  
@kali66 Yep - we're hoping by Thursday it will have settled somewhat!
February 14th, 2023  
hope everything is good at home
February 14th, 2023  
@kali66 It seems ok from what our son has reported. Did you get high winds? Hopefully you didn't sustain any damage.
February 14th, 2023  
@dide not at all, its a bit breezy but nothing to write home about!
February 14th, 2023  
Lovely rural shot, it looks dry as you would expect at this time of year, unlike back home. Hope the ferry crossing back isn't too rough, if they've started back again
February 14th, 2023  
The hills look beautiful.
February 14th, 2023  
Gorgeous shot. Made me smile to think that your man was suddenly seeing places for your photography! Glad it worked out though. :-)
February 14th, 2023  
What a wonderful scene, so glad you stopped.
Hope the damage from the cyclone isn't too drastic where you live
February 14th, 2023  
Ha ! how we sometimes kid ourselves, I thought he may have been admiring the cattle!! but so glad he gave you the opp. for this beautiful scenic view. Like yesterday this image is so painterly! fav
February 14th, 2023  
Beautifully captured rural scene Dianne, stay safe:)
February 14th, 2023  
Lovely rural scene! Love the red barn.
February 14th, 2023  
Haven't seen dust like that this summer.. Great shot..
February 14th, 2023  
I had to laugh about your training comments! Good you took advantage! I know the road you drove past all the vineyards! Are you heading for the ferry….might be a bit rough! Glad you’re safe though!
February 14th, 2023  
A lovely pastoral scene.
February 14th, 2023  
@happypat we’ve another 24 hours before we catch the ferry. There have been cancellations in the last day or so, but hopefully it will be calmer soon. Some terrible flooding in the North Island and ongoing evacuations.
February 14th, 2023  
Beautiful rural scene. Lovely tones.
February 14th, 2023  
Lovely view.
February 14th, 2023  
Very nice
February 14th, 2023  
A wonderful scene. I am glad you were able to stop for it!
February 15th, 2023  
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