City of Sails .............................

[Bernzfotos]

Yes Auckland, New Zealand is certainly the city of sails. Here are a few shots - unfortunately did not get the chance to catch
any shots of the yacht racing.

The large yacht on show on the wharf is the one that of "Blue Water Black Magic" that won the America's Cup with the late
Sir Peter Blake at the helm. They have now opened a New Zealand National Maritime Museum dedicated the Sir Peter.

In the foreground isthe current NZ Challenger yacht and the public can pay to go racing each day between the two NZ boats -
must be a thrill to be onboard. Wish I had with the camera.





One of the New Zealand yachts today



and Auckland City viewed from Devonport

[Steves Shots]

4 beautiful images Bernz, well done, looks like you had a great sunny day in Auckland to captures these, nice work, love the composition in the first, cheers Steve.

[fstopMike]

Interestinpg pictures, Bernz! Those America's Cup yachts are something else. I like the view of Aukland city, especially with the swimming dock in the foreground.

[leonaashlee]

Beautifully composed and colored shots. Wonderful.

[Coasteraddict]

Beautiful set, I love sailboat races, always make for a good photo session.

[Angelb]

Great set Bernz. I like the composition of the second shot. The harbour looks busy with cruise ships in the last shot.

[dvetter]

Hey Bernz, I like the symetry the masts are giving to the shots. All great ones again. Auckland sure looks like a beautiful city, would love to visit there one day!

[beachcomber]

Excellent pictures Bernie, these are impressive vessels

[SoxAddict]

Love them Bernz - look at those beautiful blue skies and waters. The last one, the cityscape, is my ultimate favorite - I never tire of those kind of views. Gorgeous set. I have to say too that I did a double take when I opened up the thread since I'd misread your title as "City of Snails...."!

[Bernzfotos]

Originally Posted by Steves Shots

4 beautiful images Bernz, well done, looks like you had a great sunny day in Auckland to captures these, nice work, love the composition in the first, cheers Steve.

Originally Posted by fstopMike

Interestinpg pictures, Bernz! Those America's Cup yachts are something else. I like the view of Aukland city, especially with the swimming dock in the foreground.

Originally Posted by leonaashlee

Beautifully composed and colored shots. Wonderful.

Originally Posted by Coasteraddict

Beautiful set, I love sailboat races, always make for a good photo session.

Originally Posted by Angelb

Great set Bernz. I like the composition of the second shot. The harbour looks busy with cruise ships in the last shot.

Originally Posted by dvetter

Hey Bernz, I like the symetry the masts are giving to the shots. All great ones again. Auckland sure looks like a beautiful city, would love to visit there one day!

Originally Posted by SoxAddict

Love them Bernz - look at those beautiful blue skies and waters. The last one, the cityscape, is my ultimate favorite - I never tire of those kind of views. Gorgeous set. I have to say too that I did a double take when I opened up the thread since I'd misread your title as "City of Snails...."!

Thanks for you comments - appreciated. Cheers, Bernz