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Marine Scene
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Wednesday was New Zealand's National Holiday, WAITANGI DAY.
In the small Otago town of Oamaru commemorations of the arrival of Robert Falcon Scott's vessel, the Terra Nova, 100 years ago were also began. It returned from the Antarctic Expedition on February 10th 1913 with the news Scott and his companions had died. The small port was chosen above larger ones to keep the news from spreading until the rest of the world had been told via the telegram that was sent from Oamaru. The Harbourmaster's small wooden lookout shed still stands today and it is easy to imagine his puzzled surprize at the unannounced arrival.
The frigate on the horizon is HMNZS Otago which visited for the day. Groups of 8 were ferried out to it in inflatable boats to go on board, while many local small craft enjoyed a day's sailing.
Taken with Canon 450D. Thanks for viewing and for any comments.

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::tigger3
02/07/13 1:34 PM GMT
Lyn, I really enjoyed the narrative that goes with this very nice image, thank you for the good history lesson, and imagery to go with it. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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::LakeMichigan
02/07/13 1:35 PM GMT
Great image, Lyn ... well taken and presented.
Excellent narrative as well .
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::Ramad
02/07/13 2:00 PM GMT
Lovely scene with the sailing vessel in front and that sky Lyn. The Harbour Master must have told the story many times to many people.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
.biffobear
02/07/13 3:18 PM GMT
Sailing by...Looks good..R.
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Never argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
.tib
02/07/13 4:13 PM GMT
Quite a beautiful shot Lyn! Those clouds are amazing and the water and boats are fantastic! A very nice and informative narrative as well, thanks for sharing a bit of history:)
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::Inkeri
02/07/13 9:43 PM GMT
A Lovely scene and Beautiful photo,Eve.Thank you for a superb history lesson.
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::stonewolff
02/07/13 9:53 PM GMT
Wow...awesome!!... and that sail boat is too cool! Beautiful my Friend!! What a cool place to be.
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.CDHale
02/08/13 2:56 PM GMT
What a nice day for sailing too. Sounds like very cool celebrations and fun all around.
-Christie
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.Jimbobedsel
02/08/13 3:44 PM GMT
I love boat scenes, and this is a dandy! Beautifully composed, Lyn.
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Earle Bruce quote on the Ohio State Buckeyes Football team...."You can't build a wining program by loosing."....(Well Duh!)
.icedancer
02/10/13 10:41 PM GMT
Nice
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