gathering by graemestevens

gathering

Since we have moved I have been deprived of my view of this hill and now, rather than looking out of my window, have to travel to see it. Admittedly I don't have to travel very far but in my 47 years I have found that I am much happier if I have something pointless to complain about.
A first world problem if you will.
This was taken from a lookout above "my" beach and prior to being cropped a van could be seen parked at the bottom of the shot. I cropped out said van as the gentleman in the drivers seat was, at the time that I arrived, taking his mastabatory pleasure. I may also have delivered a few home truths to him at high volume.
I think you should have left the van in, out of revenge.
Great you've managed to capture the phoenix in the clouds though ! (or should I say cloud phoenix ..).
March 8th, 2018  
Did you leave because of your neighbours who didn't understand where you were coming from? I like this for its crisp and clear silhouettes. Perhaps a bit more than thirds? I'm still trying for this!
March 8th, 2018  
Euw! I'd rather not have known about the van! Fab capture though!
March 8th, 2018  
Lovely shot of Mt Taranaki. Last time I was there she was covered in cloud.
March 8th, 2018  
Haha - you always bring a smile to my face with your commentaries/grumblings!
March 8th, 2018  
@lyndamcg At least someones happy about it ;)
@yorkshirekiwi Thanks - he deigned to show his face today for a short time!
@jamibann If I have to know so does everyone else!
@maggiemae We left because we bought a section and will be building - as for the thirds, I can't bring myself to care overly much for conventions and rules...
@bintal You;re probably right and yes, I'm pleased someone spotted the bird as well ;)
March 8th, 2018  
Entertaining grumblings. Love the colour tones in this and of course that great cloud phoenix.
March 8th, 2018  
Oh dear now that image is stuck in my head. Let me go find a flower to look at.
March 8th, 2018  
@joansmor You made me laugh with your comment.
@graemestevens Touché!
March 8th, 2018  
Armageddon in the sky :)
March 8th, 2018  
That cloud bird is definitely after someone......I wonder who ?
March 8th, 2018  
What a funny story. And a fantastic view. Fav
March 8th, 2018  
Perhaps Death Eaters on their way to Azkahban!
March 8th, 2018  
beautiful cloud and silhouette of the mountains. Fav
March 8th, 2018  
Maybe a bit TMI! The shot however, is lovely and I can see why it is important to you.
March 8th, 2018  
@365karly1 It was certainly too much information for me...
@caterina Thank you very much :)
@dibzgreasley Stranger things have happened ;)
@dh Thank you very much - he didn't think it was very funny...and it was small.
@cutekitty Probably me. At some point, it's always me...sigh ;)
@hermann I'd like to get a decent shot of the four horsemen but so far I've only managed to get Ronald McDonald as Famine.
@joansmor Trust me, you'll only need a small flower.
@littleconnie Thank you very much :)
March 8th, 2018  
Nice shot. I love those clouds.
March 8th, 2018  
I think it sounds like you moved to a less salubrious place Graeme, you should have gone down nearer with your camera he would soon have been off! Hope you're very happy in your new home, hope the neighbours didn't boot you out after all those strange things you get up to!
March 8th, 2018  
Lee
Wonderful shot of the hill and what looks like dragon clouds. Best of luck in you new house. I hope the van man got the message about using hands free.
March 8th, 2018  
Love the mountains and clouds!
March 9th, 2018  
I'm glad you didn't include a closeup of the van and its occupant!! Lovely view of Mt Taranaki, pity you have now abandoned her. Maybe that Death-Eater's looking for you.
March 9th, 2018  
Why am I not surprised you don’t tend to follow the rules! On the other hand, you followed the 365 rules re no offensive photos
March 9th, 2018  
@jgpittenger Rules? What rules?
@golftragic I would never do that...he wasn't very photogenic
@radiogirl Thank you very much :)
@gamelee Thank you very much :)
@happypat We're temporarily in a far less salubrious place...but we will survive!
@sunshinepix Thank you very much :)
March 9th, 2018  
@graemestevens I'll bet!!
March 9th, 2018  
TMI, but it is a spectacular view. :)
March 9th, 2018  
@novab At least it wasn't in the photo...
March 9th, 2018  
I didn't realise you were moving...
March 9th, 2018  
@annied We are officially homeless...camped out in the mother-in-laws sleep-out while we build. Audible sigh.
March 9th, 2018  
@graemestevens ahhh I feel the sigh - hope the building goes smoothly and quickly
March 10th, 2018  
fantastic scene with the gathering clouds. shame about the van.
March 11th, 2018  
Awesome, great view...
March 12th, 2018  
@jclaireyp Thank you very much :)
@helenhall Thanks very much :)
March 12th, 2018  
I like the gathering clouds
March 14th, 2018  
@trinda Thanks very much :)
March 14th, 2018  
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