Dandelion
The City Daily Photo theme for the month of June is “Nature”. Many of my photos celebrate the beauty that I see in the natural environment. And this example might also serve as a reminder of its fragility and the need to nurture it…
June 1, 2017
May 24, 2017
Blushing
Magnolia grandiflora: Cone
The seedcones of Magnolia grandiflora are ripening – their colour changing from green to reddish until the bright red seeds appear.
July 29, 2016
More Red
Coral Tree (Erythrina sp.)
Flower of a Coral tree (Erythrina sp) at Great North Road, Waterview.
July 14, 2016
Long Neck
Agave Attenuata
I could not resist taking a picture of this flowering Agave attenuata in Parnell, with a fine shadow to boot.
June 23, 2016
Traffic Lights
Traffic Lights
Corner New North and Blockhouse Bay Roads. Framed by Agave attenuata in flower.
November 11, 2015
Flowering
Cabbage Tree
The cabbage trees (Cordyline australis) are bursting out with flowers.
November 6, 2015
Yellow
Yellow Lily
I always like the texture of the stamens and stigma on a lily, mindful of the mess that can result from the stamens ….
October 22, 2015
King Protea
King Protea
Proteas are very popular in Auckland. This one is a King Protea, bought from a shop. Love them!
King Protea
September 22, 2015
Kowhai
Kowhai
One of my favourite kowhai trees is in full bloom, and I captured it in the light of the afternoon sun with a dark sky as backdrop. Atkinson Road, Titirangi.
September 18, 2015
New Lynn Night Market
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. Apart from the always popular dumplings and buns, ice-cream and donuts, there were stalls with traditional Iraqi, Sri Lankan, Filipino, Ethiopian and probably more. Inside soft music that did not overpower people’s conversations, and a stall with beautiful orchids. Nice!
Mr Music
Bill, Misi and Matilda: Pacific Wardens
From the Philippines
Dumplings
Traditional Iraqi Stall
After Dark