Leucadendron
Leucadendron are part of the protea family, very showy with colourful foliage. This example is from a hedge row in the grounds of Unitec.…
Mainly West of Queen Street - seen through my lens
Month: July 2013 (Page 1 of 4)
Henry Atkinson Kitted Out
Henry Atkinson (the statue) has seen its fair share of embellishments (for example here and here), but this time it is industrial strength! In the course of earthquake reinforcements (combined with building extensions) of Lopdell House, the facade was recently enshrouded in scaffolding and shrinkwrap.…
Censored
Obscure messages litter the streets around Waterview.
Optional ManHoles, corrected codes, you can even find Easter, should you have missed it earlier this year, or have you heard of Cone Penetration Tests? (All this will help in the construction of the Waterview Connection of State Highway 20.)…
Parau
Over some period of time, Bruce Courtney developed a landscaped area, detailed with rocks and planting, to welcome the visitor to Parau. Centerpiece is a lovely mosaic work, enclosing a lush puriri tree.
In addition, the former welcome sign just around the bend has been rejuvenated to great advantage.…
Ripples
Ripples in the sand, Muriwai beach.
For more black and white images check out Dragonstar’s Weekend in Black and White.…
Winter Agapanthus
I like them at all times: in full bloom and colour, the seedheads, or just the bare ball of spikes.…
Traffic Marshall
Sentry box complete with letterbox. Controlling the construction site traffic at State Highway 20. Overnight, as I was sound asleep, the first oversize pieces of the big TBM (“Tunnel Boring Machine”) named “Alice” should have made their way to this spot, with more to follow over the next week.…
Rusty Fence
The mild sun of the winter afternoon got caught in the wiremesh of the fence at Kenneth Maunder Park, New Lynn.…
Morning at Armour Bay
Yesterday morning at Armour Bay, Parau. Very peaceful atmosphere, but not good for travellers at the airport until about 1pm.
Morning at Armour Bay
Portage (Warren Viscoe and Bill McKay)
This sculpture is located at the intersection of Great North Road and Memorial Drive in New Lynn. It commemorates the ancient route of portage of canoes between the Manukau Harbour in the South and the Waitemata in the North.…
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