The Gods are pleased!!

After a shocking morning out foaming, my offerings to the Gods during the day must have been suffucient as I had some excellent Karma poured apon me in the afternoon.....

547 cresting the grade at Mokoia.

I headed south and ended up chasing 547 to Patea...

Out in the boonies near Manutahi.

Driifting through Patea...

Now I have had my eye on a couple of places I thought would make good spots to shoot from. One of them is at the north end of Patea, so with a rough idea of the location in mind, I went exploring along the side streets of Patea ( not really suitable for the faint hearted! ) until I found access to the desired location. A short stroll later and WOW.......

The view over the valley was breath taking!
Fizzing at the bung I took several shots with both camera's and both lenses on hand just to make sure I had everything right so as not to stuff up when 544 showed up!
A little while later and voila!......

544 crossing the Patea river.

Not quite content with my afternoons photo tally, I headed north to try my luck at another spot near Mokoia....

Hill Country! 544 tiptoes across the Manawapo viaduct.

.... then up through the cutting...

... and off into the sunset!

I do have to admit that I was cheeky and legged it across a farmers field to get those last shots, and said farmer was waiting for my return somewhat cross-eyed. I apologized profusely as I didnt know which farm house to seek permission from ( I didnt... there were two nearby ) and the train I sought was just about to arrive. Luckily the farmer forgave my transgressions and pointed out his house to ask permission if further visits were desired. 
I dont think I will though... once was enough for me. I knew I was pushing my luck a little! Remember kids - ask first!

With that I went home a whole lot happier than I did this morning....

AH