
Pseudopanax on a Misty Morning
Most species of the genus Pseudopanax are endemic to New Zealand, and are often used in gardens and public plantings for their stark appearance and hardy nature. The sun had a hard job against the fog that morning.…
Mainly West of Queen Street - seen through my lens
Pseudopanax on a Misty Morning
Most species of the genus Pseudopanax are endemic to New Zealand, and are often used in gardens and public plantings for their stark appearance and hardy nature. The sun had a hard job against the fog that morning.…
Pied Shag Taking Off
After a period of diving for fish, the plumage of shags is heavy with water, and they require quite a lengthy ‘runway’ to take to the air.
For more weekend reflections, go to James’ Weekend Reflections site.…
Looking up
I had to visit this Temple of Consumption that is Sylvia Park. Looking up from the concourse in front of Whitcoulls and Dick Smith, I saw wispy clouds surrounded by the architectural embellishments of the place.
More Skywatch images at the Skywatch Site!…
Dripping Wet
Welcome to Te Atatu Peninsula
I noticed the welcome signs to Te Atatu Peninsula only a few months ago. I am sure they are part of a serious effort by the Te Atatu Peninsula Business Association to revitalise the suburb — with remarkable success, as it appears to me.…
Colourful Cans
A collection of aluminium cans adds colour to a grey afternoon yesterday.
Colourful Cans
On Top of Mount Eden
This young tourist is posing for a friend shooting from below the platform. Auckland City in the background.…
G Key
It used to have pride of place by the eateries of the Wynyard Quarter. But when I last saw it, it was housed under the Golden Bay Silo. Its tuning may never have been up to scratch, and now the keyboard is getting arthritic.…
Privacy Here (Terri Te Tau, 2011)
This work by Terri Te Tau, constructed from lace and resin, was on view at a recent exhibition Toioho ki Mangere at the Mangere Arts Centre – Ngā Tohu o Uenuku.
For more black and white images check out Dragonstar’s Weekend in Black and White.…
Looking East from French Bay
In just a few minutes the sun will rise behind the Obelisk of One Tree Hill.
More Skywatch images at the Skywatch Site!…
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