hillside view
feel the city space
relaxing
Looking across the downtown area of New Zealand’s capital city Wellington. This has to be one of the most picturesque capital cities in the world. Both views are from the Botanic Gardens. Everywhere you look are hills and trees with the city stretching around bays and up valleys giving people views from almost anywhere they are. Even the international airport is aesthetic with a single runway stretching across an isthmus. Only Hobart in Tasmania and Nagasaki in Kyushu Japan approach Wellington for my top city awards and both are located in similar topography. There is so much to see and do in Wellington and all in a relaxed lifestyle.
This is my contribution to RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge 129 Feel & Space. To see a host of other haiku set to the same prompt visit https://ronovanwrites.wordpress.com/2016/12/26/ronovanwrites-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-129-feelspace/
Wow, that’s high praise to land on your top 3 spots.
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It takes a lot for me to connect with big cities Joyce. Most are lacking in soul, have too many people and are driven by rampant development. These 3 are all not too big, each is significant to the history of their country and have an aesthetic appeal for all people. Their topography-location really adds to this.
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I was about to say. I have a hard time to connect to big cities too. The ‘fruit salad’ style of buildings and too many of global brands make lots of big cities look blend and meh.
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Oh that looks so inviting….a welcome respite from the cold and snow here. Relaxing, indeed.
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It is a beautiful small city Jen
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Lovely photographs and you can feel the space in the haiku :o)
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Thanks Xenia. There are lots of dog friendly spaces to run in but one big danger to watch for, thats another story and maybe a haiku.
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I look forward to hearing more!☺
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I will have to see if my wife agrees to me doing a haiku on the subject, it is sensitive to our concern for animal welfare !!
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Could feel the peace of this space!
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Thanks Annette, I was hoping to convey this in both poem and image.
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Beautiful haiku and photos!
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Thanks Gayl. This is my medium a type of Haibun, haiku, image and short story.
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There’s a peaceful ring to your haiku and lovely hillside view. 😀
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Thanks Vashti.
Wellington is a beautiful small city . I hear many Americans are considering migrating to New Zealand. Have a Happy New year.
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Your shots have a very peaceful look to it. I can see what you mean.
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Its New Zealand’s capital city smallish with no rush and bustle.
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