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    The essence of what New Zealand is as a country is very closely linked to the ocean. The straight horizon line, in which sky and sea meet, has a sense of home. (6x12 / Horseman View) by: paekakariki Views[152] 'Sundays we go to church!' (4x5 As Islanders, Kiwis have a strong relationship with the coast, affecting all parts of their culture. (6x12 / Horseman View) by: paekakariki Views[157] Many 'baches' have become full-time homes for people seeking a subsistence lifestyle away from the city. Whole communities of people have chosen to live here permanently. Paekakariki seems to be particularly attractive to all sorts of creative people, who are struggling to find inspiration in the limitations of urban living, providing them with a new sense of freedom and the romance of a simple life. (6x4.5 / Mamiya m645) by: paekakariki Views[680] The ideal of a cottage on the coast is inscribed in New Zealand culture. Paekakariki village started as one of the first ‘bach’ locations - the iconic Kiwi term for these little holiday homes. (6x12 / Horseman View) by: paekakariki Views[179]
     

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    Tuesday, 2 Jul 2013 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    Fascinated by its ability to visualise memories of places visited, photography took me on a journey around the globe and made me the person I am today. Born in Germany, I soon got curious what more than the small-town monotony I was exposed to the ... Read more >
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