Until yesterday, the Keukenhof Gardens were the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. I milked the tulip shots for a lot of posts, and I think I will be doing the same with Doubtful Sound. When I don’t have a new photo, you’ll be seeing something from the collection!
The tour company, Real Journeys, did an extraordinary job. I thought we were done after the water sports part, a couple hours in on the first day, and the rest would be resting and relaxing on the ship, enjoying the nice company of a lot of Australian tourists and a young American couple who are living in Queenstown. But they said there was a lot more to see, and they weren’t kidding.
One of the many great features of this tour was the nature guide. He was wonderful. I learned a lot and I have a lot of information to share with you along with a lot of photos. It’s a bit overwhelming, but one has to start somewhere, so I’m starting with my top four favorite photos. I have done nothing to alter these photos. I have done some creative modifications with some of the other photos, but I will tell you when I have made alterations. The reason I am calling attention to processing in this case is I want you to know the images, even the colors of the sunrise, show how it really was. I did have to adjust the horizon of one of them, though. It’s tough to stay straight on a ship, even with the horizontal guideline, which is one of my favorite features in my new camera.
Speaking of new cameras…I am hoping mine will be okay. It has had rain and fog on its lens and been dried with a lot of cotton shirts. Fingers crossed!! But even if it doesn’t last, the camera served very well on this epic journey.





Fantastic, Nia! Wow!!! NZ is quite a spot for nature lovers, bird lovers, photography lovers, and lovers! Amazing scenes – it is hard to put my reactions in words. I can tell you that I have a big smile! Thanks so much! Keep enjoying everything! You are right when you say that you are on an epic journey! Take care! Smiles!!! 🙂 Fabio
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Fabio if I gave you a big smile…well that says it all! Thanks so much. Nia 😀
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Thanks so much, Nia! The superb photos and your excellent writing entice us to visit Doubtful Sound! Bravo, bravo, my friend! 🙂
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Your most beautiful that I’ve seen…
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Thanks, Cnawan!
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New Zealand certainly has beauty in spades. One day I will get there. 🙂
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Suz it’s so accessible for Aussies. I hope you can do it. I have lots more to show you. Hugs, Nia
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Kia Ora Nia
What an awesome write up, and amazing photos. We’re delighted you had a great trip!
Feel free to come back any time – there’s still plenty more to see 🙂
Cheers
RJs
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Thanks, Real Journeys! I plan to do a lot more posts. This just scratched the surface. 🙂 Nia
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