Wynyard Quarter
The Wynyard Quarter playground is always a winner with our grandchildren.
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August 31, 2013
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August 29, 2013
Urgent Delivery
Pukeko
It came running down the slope at full speed, crossing the path, disappearing in the shrubbery by the edge of the lake, where it got a hero’s welcome. The pukeko (swamphen, porphyrio porphyrio) had found a morsel and delivered it to a couple of youngsters sheltering in the thicket. Western Springs.
August 28, 2013
BLUE!
Barrier Fence, Akoranga Station
The barrier fence at Akoranga Station on the North Shore: too blue to miss!
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August 27, 2013
Angel’s Trumpet
Angel’s Trumpet
These plants flower all year rond; no sooner have the blooms died off that a new wave of flowers springs up. Pretty to behold, but dangerous in the wrong hands because of its hallucinogenic effects (“terrifying rather than pleasurable” according to wikipedia).
August 26, 2013
How Convenient!
Mount Albert Borough Council Logo
Art Deco style public toilet building, built in 1928 (at 448 New North Road). All neatly refurbished, with a reminder of the past in the form of the old Mount Albert Borough Council logo – the borough became part of Auckland City in 1989.
Kingsland Public Conveniences
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August 25, 2013
Overflowing
Lower Nihotupu Dam
One more from the Lower Nihotupu Dam, as it is full to the brim and overflowing (it’s part of our drinking water supply, so that’s good). After last nights torrential downpour, today’s overflow should be even more spectacular than what I saw a few days ago.
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August 24, 2013
The Duck
Duck
The reeds at the edges of the Lower Nihotupu Reservoir are a beautiful mess at present, with remnants of last season’s growth and new shoots coming up. Through all this, and in direct backlight of the midday sun, a mallard duck finds its way – appealing to my sense of mischief.
For more black and white images check out Dragonstar’s Weekend in Black and White.
August 23, 2013
Heavy Gear
IHI CCH 2000
Some pretty heavy lifting gear is lined up at the construction site of State Highway 20.
More Skywatch images at the Skywatch Site!
August 22, 2013
Please Signal Driver
Please Signal Driver
Lights, reflections, stainless steel bars join together to synthesise a surreal image. City to Airport bus.
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