Sunset, Oamaru Harbour, New Zealand. Su Leslie 2018
All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware. — Martin Buber
I’ve never been particularly into the “here we are at the Eiffel Tower” type of travel photos, and as my choice of travel destination has become less and less “tourist hotspot”, my photos focus more and more on the small, the quirky and most of all — the natural landscape.
Looking at images from recent trips, I realise the thread that runs most strongly through them is water — and especially bodies of water during the “golden hours.”
Evening, South Beach, Whanganui, New Zealand. Su Leslie 2018
So perhaps, in Buber’s words, my “secret destination” is a beach at sunset. And it’s true that no mater where I am in the world, if I can end my day watching the sun go down over water, I will feel at peace.
Burke Street Wharf, Thames, New Zealand. Su Leslie 2017.
Mahurangi Harbour, Mahurangi East, New Zealand. Su Leslie 2018.
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Awesome! A dear friend of mine is currently in New Zealand. I cannot wait to join her with this preview of beauty
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Nice images, and I can so much relate to the boredom of tourist-hotspots…
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I’ve never thought about traveling to New Zealand but I love sunrises and sunsets.
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It’s a long way from the rest of the world 🙂
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beautiful!!
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Absolutely Stunning Photos!
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Thanks so much. I’m glad you like them.
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Amazing photos
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Amazing photos! Love your content
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Wow! What amazing photos!
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Thank you
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So beautiful!
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Thank you 🙏
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beautiful images!
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I totally get it, Su. I’m also not that type of person and when I’m scrolling my pictures on the phone, it’s mainly landscapes, nature, animals. ♥️
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Thanks for visiting the post, and adding your comments. Always so nice to read other people’s feelings on a topic.
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Those photos are amazing well done
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Thank you. Glad you like them 🙂
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great image
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These photos are beautiful! I always take photos of sunsets, wherever I am.
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Thanks so much 🙏
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Water 💦 – beautiful captures
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Thank you so much
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Beautiful place and perfect capture. Great post. Keep Glittering 😍👍😊
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wow. Makes me want to go back to New Zealand.
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Beautifully written!!
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Thank you 🙏
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Amazing photos..👍
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Fascinating capture of nature and beautifully expressed!!🥰👍🏻
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Thank you
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Beautiful pictures
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Gorgeous! When I travel someplace new, I try to research ahead of time to find where those “secret” places are – I dislike any touristy travel.
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Me too. I find it so ironic that often the beauty and character of a place that drives tourists there is destroyed by their presence.
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So true!
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Really like this post, simple but beautiful (:
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Thanks so much 🙂
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Gorgeous shots! What are some place you would highly recommend in New Zealand?
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Thanks. Are you planning to visit NZ?
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At some point, yes. It’s definitely on the list.
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Such beautiful pictures. Your blog site feels like entering some magical place – stress free.
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Thank you. That is such a lovely comment 🙏
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Awesome 👏
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Su, your images are stunning! We spent time on the South Island not too long ago, although our photos don’t really compare 😉 Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks so much Jess. Hope you enjoyed your trip to the South Island 😀
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Incredible photos, jealous of your talent!
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So glad you like them 🙂
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Great photos! Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you. I’m glad you like them.
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Great photos.
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