White faced herons are native to New Zealand but not endemic. Find any wet area and you probably won’t have to look too far to find them stalking prey and then stabbing at it with their rapier-like beaks. To most […]
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Motion blurs
For something different, take a look at these intentional blurred images. Using a technique called Intentional Camera Movement (ICM), dreamy soft images are created. Another way of looking at the beautiful world around us.
Waves
Waves come in so many different sizes, shapes, colour and forms. Calm and mesmerising, to wild and stormy they make great viewing. The sound of waves is also hypnotic and relaxing. Being by water is good for our health! Enjoy […]
Mallard ducks
Spare a thought for the ducks around the country who will be going through a hard time right now. Enjoy these lovely images.
Kotuku – White herons
White herons are not unique to New Zealand but we have a small, stable population near Okarito Lagoon on the West Coast of the South Island where they nest. In the non breeding season they can be found at estuaries, […]
Pohutukawa flowers
Early in the summer in New Zealand, our native pohutukawa trees burst into bloom with a flourish of bright red flowers. Heralding Christmas and balmy beachy days, how can they not put a smile on your face. Apart from their […]
Children in nature
How delightful is it to spend a day at the beach with a child discovering nature. Start your kids off early exploring the world around them. Fresh air and fun. So good!
Underwater Critters
A myriad of tiny and fascinating critters inhabit the underwater world. Often the masters of camouflage, they can be easily overlooked – many species of shrimps, crabs, seaslugs and even fish are still being discovered. Amongst my favourites are pygmy […]
Red Billed Gulls
Red billed gulls, more commonly known as seagulls, aren’t exactly the most admired of birds in New Zealand, partly because of their reputation for hanging out at the dump, and stealing your chips. Commonly seen, it is easy to take […]
