Mainly West of Queen Street - seen through my lens
Himalayan Fairy Grass
The older, less maintained parts of the Waikumete Cemetery are covered with this grass: Himalayan Fairy Grass (miscanthus nepalensis). Like many pretty things, it’s classed as a weed (invasive, clumping).
Here the fluff in the sky competes with the fluff on the ground.…
John Parker at Masterworks Gallery
As I was walking up Ponsonby Road yesterday, I was attracted to the exhibition “Singularities” by John Parker at the Masterworks Gallery. Geometry and colour.
Another work by John Parker is here.
Singularities
White
Blue
Lopdell House
Refurbishment and earthquake strengthening of Lopdell House is nearly complete (a great success from the outside). These pictures are from last night. On the roof you can (just) see some of Delicia Sampero‘s installation “Conference of the Birds”.…
From Mrs H’s Kitchen
Zwetschgenkuchen + Apfelkuchen = … yummeeeee!…
Kuri Topiary (Steve Woodward, 2007)
Steve Woodward‘s dog “Kuri Topiary” seems to have escaped into the open spaces at Hobsonville Point. Last time I saw the 3 meter high sculpture, it was garaged in Steve’s large sculpting shed.…
Flotilla Whau
Yesterday afternoon, Flotilla Whau set off from Archibald Park, Kelston, to celebrate “the Whau river as an important waterway in our own back yards”. While the weather seemed less than benign (up in our hills it was drizzle from light to heavy), when I descended to New Lynn, the sun was out, making it hot and sticky.…
Euphorbia
An invasive weed, leaves are a distinctive lime green – not visible in black and white. The milky sap has medicinal uses.…
Silk Tree
Silk trees (albizia julibrissin) are popular in gardens and parks for their prolific flowers, shown over the summer months. This one attracted a bumble bee.
More Skywatch images at the Skywatch Site!…
Washingtonia Palm Leaf
Backlit by the sun and inhabited by passion vine hoppers.…
Ingrid’s Summer Salad
A refreshing salad is a godsend in these hot days, and this one was most inviting.…
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