‘Swans & Waves’
…four black swans negotiating the waves on auckland’s waitemata harbour.
happy new year – may it go swimmingly for you!…
Swans & Waves
Tag: Auckland
Meri Kirihimete 2025
‘Meri Kirihimete 2025’
…season’s greetings, meri kirihimete and a happy new year to one and all!
the view in the xmas postcard is of rangitoto island from st. heliers beach in auckland on a still morning. the pohutukawa flowers bloom brilliant red to mark the summer season…
Rangitoto 23.9.25
Rangitoto Island, Auckland, NZ
‘Rangitoto 23.9.25’
…i wait for the morning bus into town
the silent volcano across the waters
will always wait for me…
Auckland’s Guardians
Rangitoto Island & Waitemata Harbour
…the volcanic island that straddles the horizon; the sparkling waters that surround.
they comfort and protect Auckland/ Tamaki Makurau, my home town.
any day i can see them is a better day.
always there…
The Duck Pond In Winter II
‘The Duck Pond In Winter II’
…it’s not just for ducks, you know…
(ps: there are a few of the creatures in the background, just for naming rights purposes)
The Duck Pond In Winter
‘The Duck Pond In Winter’
…a calm oasis for both us and our feathered friends!…
Horn
‘Horn’
…sweet sounds imagined in the gardens…
Prongs III
‘Prongs’
…one is good, but three are better…
Forgotten Melodies, Unsung Songs
‘Forgotten Melodies, Unsung Songs’
…no music playing – the rotunda lies empty.
but i can almost hear what has been, and what will be, played.
encore, encore!…
A Living Arcade
‘A Living Arcade’
…where light and air, rain and leaves, will lead you…
Lots Of Little Crosses
‘Lots Of Little Crosses’
…lots of war dead losses…
anzac day (25 april) memorial crosses on the lawn below auckland’s war memorial museum
Palms @ The Wintergardens
‘Palms @ The Wintergardens’
…phoenix rising…
Lattice
‘Lattice’
View: Auckland Domain Wintergardens
‘View: Auckland Domain Wintergardens’
…completed in 1928, the Wintergardens are a favourite place in my home town.
an oasis of tranquility in the middle of the city.
this recent photo gets the “vintage” makeover in keeping with the history of the place…
Rainbow Over Avondale
‘Rainbow Over Avondale’
…a hopeful arch appearing yesterday in Auckland’s inner west…
Coast & Clouds
‘Coast & Clouds’
…the first official day of autumn, not that you would know that, fine and mid-twenties temperatures here in auckland…
Kaleidoscope 14
‘Kaleidoscope 14’
…inspired by the glass conservatory roof at Auckland’s Domain Wintergardens – one of my local happy places!…
Fountain In The Garden
‘Fountain In The Garden’
…a tranquil oasis – i take my mind to that place…
Dawn Scene
‘Dawn Scene’
…soft pink dawn light sets the scene – the water is calm and a passing gull glides above.
sometimes the world is a peaceful place…
Lone Swimmer
‘Lone Swimmer’
…just waves and ripples for company…
ebb then flood 