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PHOTOGRAPHY OF THE WEST COAST AND SOUTHERN ALPS
NEW ZEALAND

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Boats of Greymouth The Tasman Sea and the Grey River bar are notoriously hazardous. See the boats that take on the challenge. See the latest boat photos here

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1 day ago

A rainbow over the Port of Greymouth last evening. The boat at the wharf is the fishing vessel Jay Elaine. ... See MoreSee Less

A rainbow over the Port of Greymouth last evening. The boat at the wharf is the fishing vessel Jay Elaine.

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Beautiful

Beautiful pic Bob Great Rainbow shot 😎

Great picture Bob

Great photo, thank you.

Very lovely Bob

It was in the bush out side my house, not ever seen a rainbow up close before

beautiful shot Bob, you should have a gallery.

Rainbows have been in fashion recently! Nice shot.

Nice rainbow!

Great pic 📸

There's gold in them there hills.

A lovely photograph bob

Brilliant Rainbow 🌈

Must be a calm sea today, everyone is out fishing.

Love the photo

A walk in the bush to find the pot??? Nice photo Bob

Thats beautiful

Nice pic

Thats just thor returning to New Asgard

Something brewing in the weather

nice pic but i see you still got a boat in it lol

Nice .it's rainbow season

My favorite place in NZ. Good mates there for 40 years of visiting. Mawhere.

Cold Weather can't be far behind !!!

Nice photo, i hope you find the Gold at the end of that nice rainbow 🌈 😀

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2 days ago

The fishing vessel Cook Canyon heads into the Tasman Sea after leaving the Grey River today. ... See MoreSee Less

The fishing vessel Cook Canyon heads into the Tasman Sea after leaving the Grey River today.

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What a shot need your oilskins on !!

Awesome pic Bob yet again..shows us all how these skippers & crew risk their lives regularly...

Perfect timing Bob awesome shot.

Great shot Bob, not for the faint hearted.

Would frighten the hell out of me but I bet the crew were loving every minute of it.

That’s smashing your way to work

Yikes! What brave men, hope their catch was a good one

a couple of big ones then flat cruzing ,cheers

Great shot!! Safe fishing boys!! 👍👍

Great shot Bob.

Wow what an amazing photo 🥰

An amazing photo

Awesome pic Bob Bit of a swell on the bar Be better out at sea Safe Fishing guys 😎

A fantastic photo Bob, is one of many shots of the Cook Canyon from so many different angle's =departing the Grey and others entering the Grey River, tops

An AMAZING Entry, into the Sea !!

Great photo Bob!!

Wow 😲 what a ride, superb capture Bob.

That's a good one!

Wow, a fantactic photo, and perfect timing.

Awesome

Awesome shot.

Wow A big splash over the bar.Hope theyre all safe

Another great photo

Bob great picture. Have a safe day out there.

Another great pic Bob love your work

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3 weeks ago

The fishing vessel Galatea II heading down the Grey River to the Tasman Sea today, with a wave from the crew. ... See MoreSee Less

The fishing vessel Galatea II heading down the Grey River to the Tasman Sea today, with a wave from the crew.

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Great picture!! Heading for the bar? Probably has that to cross

Before they hit the bar

Good luck to the guys on board safe fishing

Good looking boat. River looks calm today. Good luck and good fishing, crew. Nice photo,Bob, thanks for sharing.

Have a safe fishing trip every one. Great picture Bob.

Good photo hope they have a safe trip

Good photo, nice boat built for the job and a brave crew. I wish them 'good fishing'.

Great Shot Bob calm sea and bar Stay safe River looking good 😎

Over 30 years of fishing Bazza Frewin! Go get em... Safe trip

You allways take great photos that k you

Looking like they're on a lake, not the Greymouth bar. Great sure as always Bob, obviously the guys on the boat appreciate your photos as much as I do. 👍

Steady as she goes. Calmest waters I've seen in a while

Smart looking vessel Bob.

I like the Galatea always looks sharp. Let's hope good fishing awaits . And a safe trip of course

Great pic 📸

Calm exit leaving port, safe fishing.

Nice and Calm ride with a full load ,cheers

Nice photo Bob

A rare sight Bob!

Be safe

Nice shot.😊

Good looking day out there.

Nice photo

I guess the crew recognised you.

nice recognition, quiet a big vessel.

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3 weeks ago

The fishing vessel Te Runanga leaving the Grey River and heading into the Tasman Sea this afternoon. ... See MoreSee Less

The fishing vessel Te Runanga leaving the Grey River and heading into the Tasman Sea this afternoon.

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Looks nice day after all that weather

Wow big difference

What's that out in front of the vessel Bob ?

A lot calmer. A neat little boat.

Such a contrast between sea boat and sky. And spot the seal. 👍

The sea looks good after the storm

Awesome shot good looking vessel better looking sea best of luck

That looks awfully calm for the Greymouth bar Bob. Great shot as per your normal quality. 👍

the sea always reminds me of life,,, one day it can be so calm .the next it can be just the opposite... thanks bob.

Beautiful!

My son is co-owner of Savanah and Robert H.

Looking a lot calmer, after the rough seas in your last shots!👍😀

Nice crisp photo. Good to see it so calm.

A lucky exit.Sea looks beautiful 🛟🚤

Looks calming and peaceful 😊

The sea looks alot calmer today, another awesome shot Bob. 🌊🌊🌊🌊❤️❤️❤️

Smart looking vessel in calmer waters

Beautiful Photo of your Boat, heading into the Tasman Sea♥️.

A bit calmer today

Having a loverly day going fishing

That's a nice boat.

A lot calmer sea than a few days ago!

Different waters from only less than a week ago. Safe fishing.

Awesome boat and photo

Great looking vessel. Not too old by the looks?

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