Mainly West of Queen Street - seen through my lens
Two Black-backed Gulls
On my recent visit to the gannet colony at Muriwai I also caught this finely choreographed display of two black backed gulls (Larus dominicanus) screeching in unison at the edge of the nesting platform of the gannets. Looking up from Flat Rock.…
Taking Off
In a moment this bird will be gliding from the height of the nesting platform – Australasian Gannets (morus serrator) have a breeding colony at Muriwai. For the next 8 months or so, they will be here, before flying off again to Australia.…
Artful Contortions (Phormium Leaf)
For more black and white images check out Dragonstar’s Weekend in Black and White.
This is a leaf of a dwarf cultivar of NZ Flax (phormium tenax, probably ‘surfer’ or ‘elfin’). I found it in a clump of somewhat overgrown vegetation in our garden.…
Swans at Karekare
The synchronized swimming of swans is a thing of beauty and elegance. Seen in the wetlands near Karekare Beach.
Find more weekend reflections at James’ Newtown Area Photo.…
From Waikowhai Lookout
The view from Waikowhai Lookout over the Manukau Harbour towards Ambury Farm Park and the volcanic Mangere Mountain.
Check out the Manukau Coastal Walks.
A Skywatch Friday photo. More Skywatch images at the Skywatch Site!…
Painted Boxes: Fruitvale School Children
(Wednesday is for painted boxes.)
This transformer is found in Croydon Road, not far from the gates to Fruitvale School. It was painted by Judith Moore-Chisholm in 2010, depicting children’s scenes. As the artist told me, the faces are those of actual children at the school.…
Little Huia
This ageing boat house watches over the outgoing tide on a grey and misty morning. It is located at the end of Huia Road, where Whatipu Road leaves the coast to cross the ranges. The hill rising behind the building is Te Komoki (Jackie Peak).…
Pah Homestead from the Park
This is the Pah Homestead, the new home of the TSB Bank Wallace Arts Centre mentioned in yesterday’s post. Built between 1877 and 1879 for the Auckland businessman James Williamson as ‘gentleman’s residence’, it was one of the largest houses of the period.…
Everyone's an Art Critic (Richard Wedekind 2008)
For more black and white images check out Dragonstar’s Weekend in Black and White.
Last Sunday, the TSB Bank Wallace Arts Centre had its opening day at the Pah Homestead (72 Hillsborough Road).…
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