Coastal Defence by maggiemae

Coastal Defence

Oamaru on the highest cliffs; This was a pillbox - I think that’s what its called, built to defend the little town of Oamaru against invaders in the 2nd world war. Its not easy to get at but there is a gravel road running round the side of the ancient volcano. I rode with difficulty to this high place and stood in the same place as a few historic feet!

The group has also restored a 25 pounder gun Howitzer and that is fired at important events - just about blows your ears sideways!

Three good things:
1. You don’t meet any vehicles on this steep gravelled road so you can waver all over the way while you get your breath!
2. John spent all day trying to salvage my computer - he enjoyed the experience but is now mentally exhausted.
3. Got a good photo of the cat on our new carpet mat - in my other album. She just loves sitting there! And so do I!
Nicely captured!
July 30th, 2015  
Love the bands of color!
July 30th, 2015  
Your red bike looks just amazing propped up,against that fence. The sky & sea all lit up by your sun. The sky has an almost pink tinge to it! A gravelly road is not easy to get a grip with tyres.......you & John will be shattered tonight !
July 30th, 2015  
@happypat I didn't fall off but had to push the heavy 25kg bike up the steep bits! Good exercise in the very fresh air!
July 30th, 2015  
Your bike gives good perspective in the shot. The pink glow is lovely against the sea. Quite an experience standing there where others were am sure.
July 30th, 2015  
Great colours!
July 30th, 2015  
Great capture...neat framing, colors
July 30th, 2015  
Very lovely Maggie.
July 30th, 2015  
cool...
July 30th, 2015  
Love that weapon-slit view.
July 30th, 2015  
Great comp and light. I think it's thrilling to walk where historic feet have walked.
July 31st, 2015  
Lovely light and great composition. Like the way you have put your bike in the shot to remind you that you cycled there.
July 31st, 2015  
Very nice. Looks like you are having a great adventure!
July 31st, 2015  
Great view and that lone cycle tells a story. Beautiful!
July 31st, 2015  
It must have been a very moving moment! Great to see Ruby in this one against those broad bands of color!
July 31st, 2015  
Cool capture!
July 31st, 2015  
Beautiful light and colors!
July 31st, 2015  
Fantastic colors! I like Ruby propped up against the railing!
July 31st, 2015  
What a fab view, well done you getting up that hill, don't think my knee would take the strain!
July 31st, 2015  
@pixiemac I've got a dickie knee, Sarah! and this bike if you find there is strain on a knee, you just change the settings till the bike takes over!
July 31st, 2015  
Fantastic view and like the tones and areas of shade. The bike ride sounds exhausting. Fav
July 31st, 2015  
Beautiful view over the blue water. Love the story.
July 31st, 2015  
Stunning colours and a great viewpoint.
July 31st, 2015  
Love your POV in this shot Maggiemae! Awesome that you rode your bike up the hill! Good girl. So glad you included it in your shot. Great comp. Love it!
July 31st, 2015  
Lovely capture and great POV.
July 31st, 2015  
Wow. Stunning colours and an interesting history. I should move your bike before it gets shot at!!
July 31st, 2015  
An interesting shot and great contrasts of light and dark.
July 31st, 2015  
great light, tones and colour
July 31st, 2015  
Lovely light in this shot Maggie.
July 31st, 2015  
Nice view.
August 1st, 2015  
Really great shot. Fav.
August 1st, 2015  
Good for you on getting up there, Maggie. And to remember those that stood there before.
August 2nd, 2015  
They should have fired the gun to celebrate you reaching the top!
August 4th, 2015  
@yrhenwr Now that would have blown me away, David!
August 4th, 2015  
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