Old farm silos in Matakohe


I just love countryside - these old farm silos and barn are located in Matakohe, on the Kauri Coast in the Kaipara region of Northland. It use to be a regular feature when I worked up this way a few years back.

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Jim said…
Great shot.
13 April 2018 at 09:17
Maria Rodrigues said…
Beautiful landscape.
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13 April 2018 at 09:57
Kay L. Davies said…
What a beautiful photo, Amy! I've never seen New Zealand and, while it isn't REALLY too late, I think it's probably practically too late. The scenery, however, is not unlike parts of Western Canada, especially this lovely farm.
Kay
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13 April 2018 at 11:25
William Kendall said…
It looks like that was a lovely day.
13 April 2018 at 11:48
Spare Parts and Pics said…
Such pretty countryside. I can see why you love it!!
13 April 2018 at 13:39
kwarkito said…
Traveling with you through your country is always a great pleasure
13 April 2018 at 16:56
Photo Cache said…
Not many of these silos where I live. I like seeing them though.

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14 April 2018 at 02:59
carol l mck said…
Such idyllic photo! Gorgeous!

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14 April 2018 at 06:59
Graham Edwards said…
If I'm honest I can take or leave silos but barns - particularly old and semi-derelict barns - give me goose bumps of joy (especially if I have a camera in my hand).
14 April 2018 at 07:13
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
It amazes me sometimes how similar rural landscapes can be across the world. This scene reminds me of some of what I see here in Oklahoma, USA.
14 April 2018 at 15:05
Sharon said…
I love scenes like this too! When I visit my sister in Missouri, I always take a drive along the country roads to photograph the farms along the way.
15 April 2018 at 03:49
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
I like farmland scenes too -- this really does remind me of what we've seen when we RVd through farm country (Yogi above is right). I really like how you show us so many aspects of your beautiful country!
16 April 2018 at 06:42
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