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heartshaped green leaves of kawakawa

Kawakawa

Judi Lapsley Miller

One perfect kawakawa leaf amongst it's holey siblings

Kawakawa

Judi Lapsley Miller

One perfect kawakawa leaf amongst it's holey siblings

Misty Zealandia valley is also partially smoke from bushfires

Tūrangawaewae - Where I Stand

Judi Lapsley Miller

"Where I Stand" alludes to the Māori concept of "tūrangawaewae" - a place of empowerment and connection.

Tūrangawaewae - Where I Stand

Judi Lapsley Miller

"Where I Stand" alludes to the Māori concept of "tūrangawaewae" - a place of empowerment and connection.

takahe chick

Zealandia's Takahē Chick at just over two months

Judi Lapsley Miller

Yesterday we got the opportunity to visit with and photograph Zealandia's takahē chick - the first chick for the eco-sanctuary and one of only about 370 takahē left in the...

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Zealandia's Takahē Chick at just over two months

Judi Lapsley Miller

Yesterday we got the opportunity to visit with and photograph Zealandia's takahē chick - the first chick for the eco-sanctuary and one of only about 370 takahē left in the...

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Painterly sunset that is actually a photograph

Why Wellington?

Judi Lapsley Miller

The hashtag #WhyWellington started as a marketing exercise but took on a life of its own as hundreds of Wellingtonians wanted to share with the world what makes our city...

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Why Wellington?

Judi Lapsley Miller

The hashtag #WhyWellington started as a marketing exercise but took on a life of its own as hundreds of Wellingtonians wanted to share with the world what makes our city...

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Tall trees in wetlands on a lovely summer's day

A visit to Carter Scenic Reserve for World Wetl...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Looking through the rushes from the boardwalk to dead kāhikatea tree trunks with tōtara and tī kōuka in the distance. In anticipation of World Wetlands Day today (2 Feb), earlier...

A visit to Carter Scenic Reserve for World Wetl...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Looking through the rushes from the boardwalk to dead kāhikatea tree trunks with tōtara and tī kōuka in the distance. In anticipation of World Wetlands Day today (2 Feb), earlier...

Orbell Takahe

Meeting "Orbell" Takahē

Judi Lapsley Miller

"Orbell" - one of the new takahē at Zealandia - is now visible to the public if you keep your eyes and ears turned on. Binoculars help too! Orbell's partner,...

Meeting "Orbell" Takahē

Judi Lapsley Miller

"Orbell" - one of the new takahē at Zealandia - is now visible to the public if you keep your eyes and ears turned on. Binoculars help too! Orbell's partner,...

tui

More winter wandering

Judi Lapsley Miller

This tūī knows how to keep the winter chill at bay.Panasonic GX8+Leica DG 100-400mm lens at 236mm, f6.3, 1/13s (paws up for OIS), 0EV, ISO 400 With more rain forecast,...

More winter wandering

Judi Lapsley Miller

This tūī knows how to keep the winter chill at bay.Panasonic GX8+Leica DG 100-400mm lens at 236mm, f6.3, 1/13s (paws up for OIS), 0EV, ISO 400 With more rain forecast,...

nikau palm fronds backlit with low winter sun

What to do on a wintery day in Wellington...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Panorama from the top dam of the showers sweeping through the valley.GX8 + 20mm prime, 1/125s, f5.6, ISO200, 0EV ...go to Zealandia of course! Of course? Yes it might be...

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What to do on a wintery day in Wellington...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Panorama from the top dam of the showers sweeping through the valley.GX8 + 20mm prime, 1/125s, f5.6, ISO200, 0EV ...go to Zealandia of course! Of course? Yes it might be...

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Tui perched on mamaku with insect in beak

Zealandia EcoSanctuary - a photographer's paradise

Judi Lapsley Miller

Why Zealandia EcoSanctuary is a photographer’s paradise, from rare orchids to kākā fledglings and the inspiration behind my photo-art.

Zealandia EcoSanctuary - a photographer's paradise

Judi Lapsley Miller

Why Zealandia EcoSanctuary is a photographer’s paradise, from rare orchids to kākā fledglings and the inspiration behind my photo-art.

Two affectionate cockatoos

Birding across the ditch in Sydney

Judi Lapsley Miller

A Sydney birding trip filled with sulphur-crested cockatoos, wing-tagged research birds, and a few unexpected Aussie encounters.

Birding across the ditch in Sydney

Judi Lapsley Miller

A Sydney birding trip filled with sulphur-crested cockatoos, wing-tagged research birds, and a few unexpected Aussie encounters.