Island – Ebb Then Flood

Alone On An Island

‘Alone On An Island’

...it is said that “no man is an island”, but being alone on one is probably the next best thing…

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‘View Of Rangitoto Island From St. Heliers’ (26/7/20)

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‘View Of Rangitoto From Tahuna Torea’

Looking northwards from the sandspit near the mouth of the Tamaki River to Auckland’s iconic volcanic island, Rangitoto.

There are few sights that make me happier than a clear view of the island.

I know I am home then.

Rangitoto is the volcanic island that dominates the entrance to Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour.

It’s Maori name means ‘Blood Sky’; hence the treatment I have given to this shot, taken today.

Rangitoto is an absolute icon, born in violent eruption but today a calm and reassuring presence of nature, and for me, of home.