Canterbury Plains

Artist: Neil Boucher
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Canterbury Plains

One of many shots taken from my wonderful balloon trip from Methven above the Canterbury Plains, South Island, New Zealand.

This is the third in the set following on from preparing for liftoff and inflation

I chose this photo because it shows the beautiful patchwork fields that spread as far as the eye can see; the beautiful Southern Alps; the unique and typical braided rivers of the area; and the irrigation canal that siphons underneath the river.

I know you won’t be able to feel the exhilleration that I fellt, but hope this image gives you some idea.

For those of you who have already seen this image, my apologies – I uploaded it again because it appears there was a problem with the original upload.

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simonesphotos

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That’s it just WOW!!!!!
Neil Boucher replied

Haha, thanks Simone – not as WOW as being there was!
Kate Litzow

awesome shot!
Neil Boucher replied

Thanks Kate, nice of you to take the time to comment.
Larry Davis

That river is one hell of a highway into the mountains.
Don’t ya just love them peaks.
Neil Boucher

Thanks Larry – Yep, just love em!
Heather Nel

oh wow and instant fav …. this is truly fabulous. What a blessing to fly in a balloon : )
STUNNING !!!!!
Neil Boucher replied

Thank you Heather. They say that many people are hooked after their first flight and always seek out balloon flights whenever they go to a new area. I think I am one of those people. Just loved it!
Andrew Widdowson

Wow. Awesome Neil. just fantastic mate!!!
Neil Boucher replied

Thanks Drew, appreciate it mate.
Jared Revell

this is just wonderful Neil…!!
Neil Boucher replied

Thanks Jared :-)
eXposure

no words can describe the beauty you have captured here Neil!
Neil Boucher replied

Thank you so much Wendy :-)
Lee Revell

magificent!!!!
Neil Boucher

Thanks again Lee.
Tom Gomez

Stunning shot, superb colours, superp depth of field and wonderful composition. You have packed an amazing amount into this great shot. Wonderful …
Neil Boucher

Thank you Tom – wonderful critique! :)
Jane Keats

Is that the Waimak? Fantastic shot!! When I go back, I am definitely going up in one of those balloons :o)
Neil Boucher replied

Not sure Jane, I can find the exact spot on Google Maps but the river isn’t named. It runs down to to the south of Methven, close by Asburton Forks and meets up with another river near Ashburton.
Thanks for your comments. I believe it is a MUST DO for anyone visiting the Christchurch area.
Alex Stojan

Not much to say other than simply stunning. What a beautiful part of the world!
Neil Boucher replied

Thanks Alex – Sure is!
Robert Mullner

Awesome scene…I so want to head over the Tasman..!!..
Neil Boucher replied

Thanks Robert. You are doing pretty well right here!
AnaCBStudio

Amazing shot…love it!
Neil Boucher

Thanks Ana :)
Travis Easton

corrr, what a ripsnorter
Craig Mitchell

Just amazing. Great work with the vertical panorama, wicked colour and beautifully executed. 5 stars….
Neil Boucher

Thank you Craig!
Lisa Kenny

WOW !! ... _{not much more to say really}
Neil Boucher replied

Thank you so much Lisa!
Donovan wilson

i love this shot .wow
Neil Boucher replied

Thanks Donovan, so do I! :-)
Barbara Morrison

WOW!
Neil Boucher replied

It sure was! Thanks Barbara.