Overlooking by maggiemae

Overlooking

On the downward slope home there is less than 2 weeks left! Took the coastal route down from Russell and admired the numerous hidden bays amidst rocky cliffs and bush clad mountains. On a high slope this cafe and art gallery was built with a German influence. I must admit there was a lot of German language heard here and the menu was distinctly German influenced - sausages, beer, apple strudel etc. High above the carpark on a tree stump this sculpture perched forever!

Three good things:
1. Germans are not good at muffins but great coffee was served.
2. I can’t even remember where I spent last night!
3. Lunch at a marina in Whangarei on a sunny Sunday. Mussel fritters. A lady was performing with hula hoops and she was so clever!
You are certainly having an awesome holiday, and what fantastic photos you are getting day after day!
November 8th, 2015  
Interesting sculpture, and I love mussel fritters!! Are you starting to miss home as you are heading back and your own bed beckons, or will you be missing this trip?! It certainly has been an adventure, and I am glad you brought us along on it!
November 8th, 2015  
@panthora Not really missing home as we have all the comforts of home wherever we stay!
November 8th, 2015  
Very nice! I like how the green foliage frames the bird.
November 8th, 2015  
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Even the sculpture looks German...;-)
November 8th, 2015  
Super photo, composition, perspective
November 8th, 2015  
@seattlite Thanks Gloria - if I hadn't chanced to look up, I would have completely missed this!
November 8th, 2015  
Brilliant capture of that very striking sculpture. Fav
November 8th, 2015  
I find for German food you've to be in Germany. when we're about, we always see if there're German restaurants and most the time, we're disappointed with the food. not truly German.
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November 8th, 2015  
A great pov and capture of this beautiful crafted sculpture
November 8th, 2015  
Great find, and I like the framing and processing.
November 9th, 2015  
Great find and shot.
November 9th, 2015  
I've so enjoyed following your trip -- love the composition here and the way you've framed the bird about to be in motion.
November 9th, 2015  
i like the sculpture and mussel fritters always sound good when you mention them, but not much chance of finding them here.
November 9th, 2015  
A great trip and a lovely capture.
November 9th, 2015  
Super photo. Looks like the cover of a book.
November 9th, 2015  
Love how you have framed this shot!! Sounds like you are packing so much into every minute of your holiday!!
November 9th, 2015  
Nice image beautifully framed and processed.
November 9th, 2015  
Lovely capture, if you hadn't told me it was a sculpture I would have thought it was a real bird. :)
November 9th, 2015  
Very atmospheric photo of a striking sculpture!
November 9th, 2015  
Nice processing - love the light.
November 9th, 2015  
Lovely capture and a great sculpture.
November 9th, 2015  
Such a dramatic pic ...very nicely framed!
November 9th, 2015  
Great sculpture beautifully framed by all the vegetation inclubbing some of what we call tree ferns
November 9th, 2015  
Looks a fantastic sculpture!
November 9th, 2015  
A very dramatic picture of this scupture
November 9th, 2015  
Wonderful shot.
November 9th, 2015  
It looks so realistic
November 10th, 2015  
That sculpture must get quite a few second looks throughout the day!
November 10th, 2015  
This is very cool
November 10th, 2015  
mussel fritters? are they good? must admit i've not had any. must go look for some!
November 10th, 2015  
Nice view. Glad to hear you are still enjoying the trip. Be safe.
November 11th, 2015  
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