Here are some photos taken at the Orakei Marina, Auckland a few weeks ago, on a bright winter day. It was freezing cold even though it seemed warm and bright in the pictures. Orakei Marina is located on the scenic Tamaki Drive at Okahu Bay in Auckland. It is home to various luxurious large vessels. The view of Auckland city’s skyline and Hauraki Gulf from here is pretty amazing. We were fortunate enough to gain access to a part of the Marina that’s usually close to public due to a kind gesture from a friendly security guard, Lou. She even posed for me! You’ll see her cool photo below. 
I’ll let the pictures do the talking here. Hope the many photos brighten up your Monday! 
Wait for the photos to fully load then click the main photo. Move your cursor to left/right side of photo to go to the next or previous photo.
p/s: If you missed the Olympic opening ceremony, there are some amazing photographs here.
Special thanks to narrowband for the link!
Tags: Auckland, boats, New Zealand, nikon D80, Orakei Marina, photography, scenic, vessels
August 11th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Amazing shots, cc
Definitely put a smile on my face on this bluesy monday! 
August 11th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Sure brighten up my Monday and for the rest of the weeks cc
August 11th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Wow… you really hav great photo skills!
August 11th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
if u missed the opening ceremony.. download it, now its available in hd…
nice looking skills, nice shots, the composition and everything is neat
August 11th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
is that ur bike? =)
CC: Nope. If you pay close attention to the photo, there’s a boy behind the pole, it’s his bike.
August 11th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Excellent images. Thanks for sharing.
August 11th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
hi cc! great pictures! I will be adding you in my muse list!
August 11th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
This isn’t the marina where one takes a ferry to the city, I guess? Doesn’t look very familiar. My brother’s house is near that one.
CC: No, this one is not ferry dock. It’s a marina for luxury vessels near Mission Bay.
August 11th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Btw, ur photos are very very nice! Becoming a real pro now eh?
August 11th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
lucky you. You have way more “subjects” for photography than what I have here but all that will change soon
CC: Going somewhere?
August 11th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing.
August 11th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
wow great pics. i always love jetty and yatch.. they are just awesome! wif the blue blue sky..
August 11th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
LOVELY!!!
August 11th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
i always feel ‘freedom’ when i see your photos.
August 11th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
miss NZ…
August 11th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
wow…nice! nice!!!
August 11th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Great pictures as usual, gal. And thanks for the reply.
August 11th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Excellent photos as usual! I now humbly offer you an award for your fantastic blog which I enjoy reading (and sometimes just looking) very much!
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August 11th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Your pictures really make me can’t wait to get a DSLR.
August 11th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Very well taken photos! And a beautiful place to be … mmmm…
August 11th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
just 3days after olympic and you are off to another country? walao so active! Show me more pic inside the ship
CC: I’ve always been in the other country!
Didn’t take any photos of the inside as the boats are private property, couldn’t trespass.
August 11th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
That’s it - I’m booking a flight to auckland soon…
So pretty, so amazing… and your photography skills can put some so-called pros out of business. well done!
no wonder so many of my friends moved to nz… i should consider…
August 12th, 2008 at 12:06 am
i wanna see lou uncovered!! It’s always a suspenseful feeling to see ppl like this being revealed..
August 12th, 2008 at 1:03 am
wow! beautiful!
August 12th, 2008 at 3:09 am
Wow, awesome photos!
Keep them coming!
August 12th, 2008 at 4:19 am
Nice and lovely photos
August 12th, 2008 at 8:42 am
Wow..wow..wow!!! Cc..your photos are really amazing! The scenery is so gorgeous and I love the way you freeze them all…Oh I’ve died and gone to photography heaven..
August 12th, 2008 at 11:01 am
Excellent photos indeed! Love that blue sky. Did I also see HDR? The one with the blackish-looking clouds. Nice scenery! Love NZ…
CC: Not HDR, just a little vignetting and curves in photoshop.
August 12th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
wow!!! i’m impressed by ur photoshots!!!
*WWH Droolingsss*
August 12th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Wah! Wery nice photos there! Impressive! I am so in envy
August 12th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Amazing shot, nice scene..love your work la my dear..but i wish i’ll be there on day..
August 12th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
wow wow wow!!! the place looks amazing!!! love ur pictures! =D
August 13th, 2008 at 2:18 am
very awesome pictures.
August 13th, 2008 at 8:04 am
Wow girl. You do have talent.
August 13th, 2008 at 11:30 am
August 13th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Hi there. Thanks for visiting my blog. NZ is one of my fav travel destinations. In fact, the header on my blog was taken when I was parapenting in Queesnstown, adventure capital of the world (in my opinion…)Never been to North Island before. Your pics are great.
CC: Hello! Thanks for dropping by! Yes Queenstown is indeed the adventure capital of the world! Love the town!
August 14th, 2008 at 12:20 am
Wow looking at your fabulous pics, i really can’t wait to visit my sis soon in Auckland! Keep snapping away!
CC: When are you visiting next?
August 14th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
nice pics indeed. nz certainly has beautiful sceneries.
August 15th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Hopefully early next year if i can get away. Would want move between North & South islands and do some treks, who knows mebbe with a view to stay put permanently! LOL! I can see the possibilities.
CC: That’s good! I’m sure you’ll have a great time!