Basket Fungus (Ileodictyon cibarium)
Howlett Esplanade, Waterview – growing in mulch of wood chips.
July 31, 2016
July 30, 2016
Layered
Layered
Geology exposed at Jenkins Bay, South Titirangi.
For more black and white images check out Dragonstar’s Weekend in Black and White.
July 29, 2016
More Red
Coral Tree (Erythrina sp.)
Flower of a Coral tree (Erythrina sp) at Great North Road, Waterview.
July 28, 2016
WonderTree
Wonder Tree — Idesia Polycarpa
At the “Rocket Park” playground in Mount Albert one finds apair of rather tall Wonder Trees (Idesia polycarpa) – and right now they are laden with their grape-like pendents of bright red berries.
You guessed it: it’s a weed (introduced plant which spreads easily). Native to South East Asia.
July 27, 2016
Bunker
The Bunker
On a stroll along the cycle path at Waterview (in the direction of Te Atatu) I encountered this solid structure next to where Oakley Creek enters the mangroves. No idea what its background could be – open to any stories, real or imaginary!
(Solution below in the comments.)
Bunker Art
July 26, 2016
Working at Height
Working at Height
The shrink wrap has come off the building, and the scaffold is being dismantled. New North Road, Morningside.
July 25, 2016
The Door
The Door
The first Avondale Public Hall (in St Georges Road) was built in 1867 — and shows signs of old age.
From 1931 to 1973 it was the home if the Avondale Public Library. I don’t know what role it plays these days.
First Avondale Public Hall
July 24, 2016
Bright Green
Bright Green
This rock in Jenkins Bay, South Titirangi, has grown a fine winter coat.
July 23, 2016
July 21, 2016
I Wish!
Hair
The good folk at Face and Body have a way with words. I am clearly not part of their target demographic, even if we allow for facial hair …