The Racegoer
This fellow was happy to let me take the picture, but apart from this brief glance toward the camera preferred to bury himself in the study of form.
At yesterday’s charity races for the NZ Spinal Trust at Avondale Racecourse.…
Mainly West of Queen Street - seen through my lens
Month: September 2015 (Page 2 of 3)
The Shower
The westerly blows rain laden clouds over the ranges, at the Lower Huia Reservoir.
For more black and white images check out Dragonstar’s Weekend in Black and White.…
Smiles from John, Momo, and their orchids
After a two months’ winter break, the New Lynn Night Market (every Thursday from 5:30pm to 9pm at the Community Centre) started up again at the beginning of September. When I was there last night, I thought that the number of stalls was smaller than last season – but there was an impressive variety nonetheless.…
Kids, don’t try this at home…
Auckland has its own ‘urban waterfall’: a 6 metre drop at Oakley Creek, Waterview (access it from Great North Road opposite Oakley Ave). When I went there a couple of days ago, I was treated not only to a generous flow of water after the rain, but also half a dozen youths frolicking in the chilly waters as if summer had broken out…
(The sign in the background warns “No jumping to diving.…
Georgia
We had arranged to meet at 11 am at the Avondale Racecourse – not her usual haunt. Georgia is a communications student at AUT University, majoring in journalism. In a few weeks’ time she will graduate. And recently she worked as an intern at our local rag, the Western Leader, where her byline appeared in a number of articles, providing practical insight into her future profession.…
Murals
Next to the big Avondale Spider is an empty space: concrete slabs, grass and litter, with water standing after the rain (“the old Three Guys Site”). The retaining walls beside that lot attract some fine graffiti talent. Their work enhanced by the reflection in the puddle and the afternoon sun.…
Ahmed
A bright sparkle in his eyes and very friendly. At Avondale Fisheries – Ahmed is not a man of many words.…
Noodle Eaters
A grabshot along Great North Road.
For more black and white images check out Dragonstar’s Weekend in Black and White.…
Edith and Patricia
“Tiberius the Titirangi Mouse has more adventures”
We have encountered this cute creature before – and now author Patricia Ross and artist Edith Diggle have produced a sequel, much to the acclaim of the school class from Titirangi Primary School who came down to the library for this occasion.…
Magnolia
Our good friend Ida brought a basket full of the finest magnolias from her garden. They have opened up, revealing beautiful detail of the flowers. Thanks a bunch, Ida!
Magnolia
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