In Canterbury there are these snaky monsters that creep over the fields watering the crops. They move inch by inch over the fences as can be seen here. The land has been taken over for dairy farming and huge herds of cows are seen everywhere. They need a lot to eat so crops have been planted for them and the watering is vital
Three good things;
1. We got our car washed by this one as we parked alongside for the photo.
2. My capable man managed to start the car we were transporting after its battery died.
3. My capable man left his computer satchel behind in the car that was to be whisked off to Auckland by train. He remembered fortunately and it was retrieved!
That was a relief .......lots of grass here maggimae, the irrigation must be working well , I have heard that they have drought conditions around that part of the island. I was told by farmer friends who farm in Dunsandal that you are allowed to irrigate with only the water you are licensed to do? They are massive machines! Love your perspective here! A fave for me!
they are aliens, adulterating our landscapes so that we will acclimatize to them slowly and then they eat us live! that's my story. and good for car washing, too! very nice processing!
@happypat This is just south of Dunsandal, Pat. They are about to declare a drought - worst for 10 years. I don't know where they get all the water to do all this - the rivers appear to be all dried up!
What a great pov and composition - you have captured this creeping monster in the act. And I too hate seeing the dairy industry drinking up the land - give me a paddock full of lamb chops any day. Fav.
Great shot! I saw in the local news recently that a farm at Tarras has built ramps so one of these can travel up and over a farm house that was in the way! Farm worker said the only downside is that he has to mow his lawns more often now.....
@kiwisnapper Ha often wonder how they get over the obstacles .. Great shot Maggie they are amazing contraptions... too hilly to have this set up on our farm... Huge farms around the Dunsandal area...
It's amazing that it goes over everything.. Great pov of this beast. Lots of watering going on for a drought area. Capable men who do cars are high on my list! Even better if they fix computers.
What monstrosity !! but I guess a necessity if the dairy herds and farms are to survive ! and after all they are not a permanent fixture but a mobile irrigation system A great pov and capture Maggiemae
The farmers we know are on the Dunsandal Rd at Leeston maggiemae. You turn right at the Dunsandal cross roads as younare coming from Christchurch. Funny coincidence I have been 'talking' to Gaye on FB this morning the first time for ages. I remember they have massive poplar type trees around the edges of the fields.
The clarity of the irrigation monster is super. I thought that there is a water shortage and irrigation is restricted. Nice way to wash the car before it reaches the land. Did your man use your electric bike to start the car?
@yaorenliu ha ha, Yao! At first I had to tow the car behind the truck we had with us but John remembered that the car was automatic and could not be jump started. So we had to find some jumper leads Good place to find these in an historic aircraft place!
Nice shot, Maggie. Interesting equipment. It's cool how they move on their own. The grass looks so lush and green. I'm glad that your "capable man" remembered his computer satchel - and that he got the car started. There's nothing wrong with a free car wash!
@gamelee Thank you Lee - I now see what you mean! I was looking for something circular like you see on top of angels! I don't have photoshop but will look out for that particular effect and avoid it!
Farm equipment is so interesting to me. There are some of these sprinklers at a farm on the way to son #1's home. Might have to stop and get a shot of them now that I've been inspired by your shot!
January 24th, 2015
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