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The Lindis Pass
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Taken from the summit of the Lindis Pass which links the Mackenzie Basin with Central Otago in New Zealand's South Island. 971 metres above sea level.
Lindis Pass Scenic Reserve was formed in 1976 and was one of the first tussock reserves in New Zealand. You will see no trees here, just the brown tussock and in winter it is often covered in snow.
63km of State Highway 8 crosses the reserve, which was featured as part of Fangorn Forest in Lord Of The Rings.
The pass was used by Māori and traversed by Otago surveyor John Turnbull Thomson in 1857, who named it for his home in north-east England, Lindisfarne.
Panasonic TZ60, heading away from Central Otago.

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::Dunstickin
12/09/15 12:38 AM GMT
Terrific panoramic scene.....the road leads the eye to beyond!

No trees.....(What are dogs to do then eh!) lol
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::Ramad
12/09/15 1:07 PM GMT
Fantastic view on both sides of the road. Well composed showing the curve too Lyn.
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.scorpie
12/09/15 1:18 PM GMT
AB FAB!!
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
.casechaser
12/09/15 5:26 PM GMT
Love viewing the road follow the curves in the valley. Well captured picture, Lyn.
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::corngrowth
12/09/15 5:34 PM GMT
Impressive and wonderful view when riding here, Lyn. Makes me curious what's beyond that road.
Wonderful image again!
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.0930_23
12/09/15 6:40 PM GMT
The scene is beautiful LE. I too wonder what lies beyond.
Well composed.

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
::Jimbobedsel
12/09/15 9:47 PM GMT
Beautiful crystal clear shot. Again, the mountains are gorgeous.
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::photoeye68
12/09/15 10:16 PM GMT
Great shot of this mountain pass.
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.slushie
12/09/15 11:01 PM GMT
Nice shot lyn, looks a little greener than when I was there.
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::tigger3
12/09/15 11:49 PM GMT
This scene makes the perfect photo opt, excellent composition.
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::Constance52347
12/10/15 1:59 AM GMT
Beautiful pano of grasses and hills that change with the seasons. Really nice.
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.PatAndre
12/10/15 2:08 AM GMT
Gorgeous scene. It doesn't need any trees. KEEP-PAH
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::ro_and
12/10/15 3:04 PM GMT
great picture, makes me feel "have to go to" ...Ro
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let me keep my eyes open, let me see the beauty

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