- Here in New Zealand the first day of winter is officially 1st June. By then of course we are only 21 days from the Winter Solstice, and the shortest day of the year. The sun sets early (just after 5pm) and stays in bed until well after 8am. Long evenings in front of the fire are the order of the day, time to appreciate a book, or a movie, or some music..... Autumn saw me taking pictures with a camera that is as old as me, a Zeiss Ikon Contina II from the mid 1950s that followed me home from the Bluff second hand store. I got the pictures back today - they have a very 1950s patina to them, very analogue in their rendition of colour and sharpness. I like this one of some of the last roses in our garden.
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AuthorSteve Mitchell has had a varied and busy career including stints as a carpenter and builder, police constable, air traffic controller, commercial pilot and businessman, almost always more than one thing at the same time. Seeking a simpler life, he came to Bluff, the southernmost town in New Zealand, and for the first five years lived simply and happily in a 115 year old historic home, with half an acre of developing garden and orchard. Now very happily married to the most amazing lady, Steve lives in nearby Invercargill, gardening, photographing and playing music. He still works in the Aerospace Industry, and he is very grateful to his Creator! Categories
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