Millennium Marker, Waikumete Cemetery
The highest point in the huge grounds of Waikumete Cemetery is occupied by a water reservoir. Nearby is an area affording wide views across to the city of Auckland, an for the benefit of the viewer, a polished stone table indicates points of interest. In the foreground, and mostly hidden from view, various parts of the cemetery – the white building in the centre of the image is the crematorium and chapel; in the middle ground for example the Avondale racecourse, and then the landmarks against the horizon (from left): Rangitoto Island, Mount Eden, Mount Albert, and One Tree Hill.
The inscription reads: Millennium Marker // A Gift to Waitakere City from the Friends of Waikumete // 1st January 2000 // Created by Thompson Memorials and Trethewey Granite and Marble
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Millennium Marker, Waikumete Cemetery
What a wonderful idea
Comment by jb — June 10, 2011 @ 7:42 am
Nice capture with many facets–including the great reflections of the clouds on the marker. Thanks for sharing!
Comment by Nonizamboni — June 10, 2011 @ 8:35 am
The marker is perfect to the backdrop landscape. Great shot!
SWF
Comment by Kim,USA — June 10, 2011 @ 9:19 am
What a most interesting shot…love the overall view and the plaque in the foreground. Nice.
Comment by Wanda — June 10, 2011 @ 12:58 pm
Those are totally amazing clouds. Beautiful! Mickie 🙂
Comment by Mickie Brown — June 10, 2011 @ 5:24 pm
beautiful bands of clouds…and the reflection on the monument is wonderful.
Comment by Laura Hegfield — June 10, 2011 @ 10:47 pm