Rarely Seen

The National Geographic exhibition “Rarely Seen, Photographs of the Extraordinary” certainly had a wow factor and didn't disappoint us today.  According to the introduction, cameras bring pictures of the unknown to the world, starting in the 1880s with landscape pictures of the American West, the Grand Canyon, Colorado River and Yellowstone.  The images in this exhibition could be a lucky impulse shot, or one that had been weeks or months in the making.   We attended this stunning exhibition at Expressions, Upper Hutt, organised by our SLG friend Helen after first catching up over a coffee in the café. Just a small group this time, only four of us, due to other commitments.

There was a riot of colour and stunning photos inside the gallery, mostly beautiful landscapes, with some other surprises.  Each photo had it’s own descriptive text, and the only concern was that the descriptions were placed under the photos, causing us all to bend down to be able to read them clearly.  And there was only one bench  inside the exhibition, more seating would have been appreciated by oldies like us.

And some of my favorites:  

Northern Lights, wouldn’t I love to see that sight one day, and a stunning ice cave.

From New Zealand, one of the famous Moeraki Boulders on the beach

This was an amazing image, a green snake and a humming bird having a stand-off

It was an amazing exhibition and I’m so pleased that Helen had arranged to take us there.  We then went back to Helen and Calvin’s new home, which looks over the iconic Trentham Racecourse.  They often see horses training on the track, and of course, on race days, the horses and jockeys thunder by to be first past the winning post.  We enjoyed a leisurely lunch  at the Devine Café in their village, with delicious meals all round, two steak sandwiches for the boys, fish and eggs benedict for the ladies.  The friendly waitress took our photos, no trouble at all she said, and I always appreciate this little bit of extra service when we are out.

Helen, Calvin, Robin and Jenny

We thoroughly enjoyed our outing,  returning to Upper Hutt for the day, our former home town.  Thanks for a wonderful time, Helen and Calvin.