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Uploaded: 03/29/26 12:53 AM GMT
Keepers of the Castle
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The ducks have the moat to swim. It is a real castle called Riverstone and the moat is real as well. The castle was built by a couple called Dot & Neil Smith who wanted a castle so they built one on their dairy farm. It was completed about 10 years ago. On this side of the moat is an internationally acclaimed restaurant (Riverstone Kitchen) owned by their son. This is an old photo from my bin. I don't think I have posted it before but apologies if I have :) I have reworked it adding some glow.

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.casechaser
03/29/26 1:05 PM GMT
Have you eaten at Riverstone Kitchen? I wonder how good their duck may be. I bet it's always fresh.

Can't imagine owning a castle!!!
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::corngrowth
03/29/26 2:34 PM GMT
Lyn, I didn't see knights riding on their horses (😁 just kidding).
One didn't expect such a 'medieval' castle in New Zealand however, so an amazing (and very good) picture!
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::trixxie17
03/29/26 4:04 PM GMT
I believe you've mentioned that restaurant in another post - you had lunch there I believe - I can't imagine building yourself a castle but more power to them! A lovely post.
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.Starglow
03/29/26 5:21 PM GMT
You did a great job in the redo. Beautiful capture.
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::ro_and
03/30/26 9:03 AM GMT
very funny to see a castle in New Zealand .... you did a great job on this picture ... Ro
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::Vickid
03/30/26 9:47 AM GMT
There is something in this capture that is lovely, not sure how to explain it, it must be as you mentioned you added some glow. Wow, makes this really special. Faved.
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.mesmerized
03/30/26 12:43 AM GMT
That's some choice real estate these ducks have chosen. I like your editing with the glow.
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::tigger3
03/31/26 2:52 PM GMT
I like your editing, and I don't think you have posted this before. A castle on a farm. :)) tigs=^..^=
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