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Tūrangawaewae - Where I Stand
"Where I Stand" alludes to the Māori concept of "tūrangawaewae" - a place of empowerment and connection.
Tūrangawaewae - Where I Stand
"Where I Stand" alludes to the Māori concept of "tūrangawaewae" - a place of empowerment and connection.
Zealandia's Takahē Chick at just over two months
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...
Zealandia's Takahē Chick at just over two months
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...
Why Wellington?
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...
Why Wellington?
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...
A visit to Carter Scenic Reserve for World Wetl...
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...
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...
Meeting "Orbell" Takahē
"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
"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,...
More winter wandering
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
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,...
What to do on a wintery day in Wellington...
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...
What to do on a wintery day in Wellington...
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...
Zealandia EcoSanctuary - a photographer's paradise
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
Why Zealandia EcoSanctuary is a photographer’s paradise, from rare orchids to kākā fledglings and the inspiration behind my photo-art.
Birding across the ditch in Sydney
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
A Sydney birding trip filled with sulphur-crested cockatoos, wing-tagged research birds, and a few unexpected Aussie encounters.
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