Basket Fungus (Ileodictyon cibarium)
Howlett Esplanade, Waterview – growing in mulch of wood chips.
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Mainly West of Queen Street - seen through my lens
Month: July 2016 (page 1 of 3)
Layered
Geology exposed at Jenkins Bay, South Titirangi.
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Coral Tree (Erythrina sp.)
Flower of a Coral tree (Erythrina sp) at Great North Road, Waterview.
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.
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
Working at Height
The shrink wrap has come off the building, and the scaffold is being dismantled. New North Road, Morningside.
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
Bright Green
This rock in Jenkins Bay, South Titirangi, has grown a fine winter coat.
Spider’s Web
It’s always nice to find one of these in good light.
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 …
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