Pied Stilt Chick
The pied stilts at Taumanu Reserve have grown a lot in the month since they hatched (could be a couple of days more). Still not flying, but quite independent – under watchful eyes of the parents.
Wing Stretch
February 19, 2016
February 18, 2016
Numbered
Leftovers
Last time I showed a picture of State Highway 20 near Maioro Street, we had some large numbers (concrete panels for the lining of the tunnel). The tunnel is finished and the tunnel boring machine has been packed up to be shipped back to its maker (Herrenknecht). Lots of leftovers are parcelled up on this stretch of motorway, to be auctioned off. Some of the stuff looks brand new – or else tarted up for disposal.
February 17, 2016
Painted Boxes: Welcome to Laingholm
Welcome to Laingholm (Monique Endt)
A welcome to Laingholm has sprung up at the intersection of Huia and Victory Roads, Laingholm. The main panel showing a view of Laingholm Beach, with birdlife and typical bush vegetation.
Detail: Moreporks
Detail: Kingfishers in Flax
February 16, 2016
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill is one of the cones on the Auckland Volcanic Field. Seen here from the Pah Homestead.
February 15, 2016
Just Hanging On
Just Hanging On
Erosion on the right, the prevailing winds on the left make for a precarious equilibrium. Pohutukawa tree at Cornwallis Peninsula.
February 14, 2016
Matters of the Heart
Woodlands Park Roundabout
Subtle hints at the Woodlands Park roundabout, more forceful message at Face&Body…
Happy Valentines Day.
Or if you are not romantically inclined, you may want to visit the Heart Foundation.
Regret?
February 13, 2016
Mudflats
Mudflats
Patterns in the receding tide at Taumanu Reserve
For more black and white images check out Dragonstar’s Weekend in Black and White.
February 12, 2016
Building Bridges
Building Bridges
The bridges needed to connect State Highway 16 with the new State Highway 20 at Waterview are almost completed. The yellow gantry (“Dennis”) will be up for sale – in case you are interested.
February 11, 2016
Tui and Flax
Tui
The nectar of NZ Flax (Phormium tenax) is a favorite food source of the tui.
February 10, 2016
Shadow Play
Shadow Play
Was it the genius of the artist or of the curator’s sense of humour that made me see faces all over the wall?
Merit award at the Portage Ceramic Awards 2015 (at Te Uru): “Too Many Surgeons” by Virginia Leonard (clay and mixed media).
Too Many Surgeons (Virginia Leonard)