A Country Life
NZ is a country with stunning scenery, 4 million people and 40 million sheep.
The countryside is dominated by lush green pastures, hills and mountains.
Winter had arrived !

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Andrew Clinkab...
really beautiful capture…as usual!
Globalphotos replied
Thank you so much Andrew :)
Elana Bailey
A stunning capture of a gorgeous country.
Globalphotos replied
Thank you Elana, it’s a stunning place for sure :)
Elaine Harriott
So true, far more sheep than people! Beautiful capture especially with the low cloud. Nicely done.
Globalphotos replied
Thank you Elaine, was a gorgeous morning :)
Steven Guy
How pretty !
Globalphotos replied
Thank you Steven :))
billyboy
... and at least 2 million Hobbits, yeah? Now with cold feet!
What a gorgeous picture with the mist rising from the pine covered hills. Must be beautiful all year round. So seeing this I just might take the plunge and come over to warm your toes!
Beautiful take!!
Globalphotos replied
Thanks so much BB :))It is beautiful all year round !!
Well you’ll have to hurry before hypothermia sets in !!
DWarren
Stunning image….....such a beautiful scene!!
Globalphotos replied
Thank you so much Dyle :))
Warren Williams
Magic capture like it.
Globalphotos replied
It’s a magic place, thanks Warren :))
Tom Gomez
Wonderful scene, such a lovely country …
Globalphotos replied
Thank you Tom, it’s so beautiful here , will miss it when I leave :)
joak
very beautiful love it
Globalphotos replied
Thank you so much :))
Steven Agius
Beautiful rural scene, gorgeous capture Varinia just stunning.
Globalphotos replied
Lovely comment , thank you Steven :))
eXposure
beautiful country scene …
wonderful capture
Globalphotos replied
Thank you so much :)
Andy Harris
Beautiful scene… lovely atmosphere with the mist!
Globalphotos replied
Thank you Andy was a very cold morning :)
webbie
So beautiful Globalphotos, great job :)
Globalphotos replied
Thanks so much :))
Dave Law
A beatiful image of wonderful countryside, well done. :)
Globalphotos replied
Thank you, so lovely here :))
Michael Rowley...
very nice image and surrounds well done
Globalphotos replied
Thanks so much Michael :))
John Edwards
Gorgeous and atmospheric. Wonderful photography again Varinia
Globalphotos replied
Why thank you very much John, always appreciate your comments :))
Travis Easton
pastoral paradise
Globalphotos replied
Indeed :)
Von McKnelly
Is it possible to point your camera and get a shot without sheep in it. At 40 mil I don’t think so! LOL
Lovely light play on the hills…a well balanced image indeed.
Globalphotos replied
LOL probably not !! Thanks so much Von :))
Judi Corrigan
A magnificent shot of the land of the long white cloud.
Globalphotos replied
Thank you so much Judi :))
Mel Brackstone
What a gorgeous scene. Love those conifers with the mist, and the greens are awesome! Hoping to come back to NZ soon….love it!
Globalphotos replied
Thanks so much Mel, certainly stunning place !!
bertspix
an absolutely gorgeous image. The lighting is superb …great work…Bert
bertspix
an absolutely gorgeous image. The lighting is superb …great work…Bert
Globalphotos replied
Thank you Bert , so glad you like it :))
wolfman
wow so beautiful great shot…..stu
Globalphotos replied
Thank you so much Stu :))
jpryce
Excellent!
Globalphotos replied
Thank you so much am happy you like it :))
Matt Halls
Beautiful scene V…great composition of a lush land
Globalphotos replied
Thanks so much Matt, really is lush at the moment, wouldn’t believe we were in drought :)
tsarge
gorgeous capture hon – the colours… the atmosphere… it’s perfect :)
you’ll notice I left out the normal line I use – those sheep don’t look to nervous at all :P
Globalphotos
Aww thanks hon :)) !! Hmm , no need to elaborate…... LOL
LindaR
great vista with the descending mist and the sheep ~ beauifully comped ~ like the sliver of light still threading along the trees xx
Ravenor
Awesome capture Varinia!.. beautiful!!
bmckain
Excellent play with light. Well done.
Joanne Bradley
Would this lovely image be a definition of bucolic in the dictionary? I think so….Such a wonderful pastoral scene! Great colors and composition!
Mar Silva
What a beautiful view.
silverdollar
So much like Wales…..............
Beautiful!
AndyReeve
I’ll use your word ‘Stunning’.
George Lenz
peaceful scene… well done
Michele Duncan...
Simply stunning scenery and capture!
Nikki Trexel
great lighting going on here. :)
Gary L. Suddath
beautiful shot,love the low hanging fog
Al Bourassa
You are doing such awesome work these days Varinia!
Karen Martin IPA
Stunning shot!!
Globalphotos
Thanks for all the great comments …..hugss x
debsphotos
Beautiful image …beautiful place!!! *-)
micmac
Stunning ,so beautiful.
Heloisa Castro
wonderful scene
kjgordon
wow lovely
davidmilne
Stunning light and atmosphere,beautiful photograph Varinia!! :-)
Neophytos
Excellent play with light,and such a serene scene BEAUTIFUL !!!
aphoto4you
lovely image global
dinghysailor1
wonderful work!
Globalphotos
Thank you so much :D
Christopher E...
outstanding depth and detail here, love the layering
Nanagahma
Very nice. I like the fog that’s moving in. That’s lots of sheep! Do you get snow in the winter?
Globalphotos replied
Sorry I missed this comment, was away….....certain parts of NZ do, especially on the South Island :-))
jwinman
wonderful!