56. Ways For Water

Oh what elaborate structures we create in order to allow people to cross water without getting their precious feet wet.

49. A Bit Fishy

Not the clearest shot, but not bad considering it was taken through the glass tank wall at Kelly Tarlton’s, Orakei.

34. Wet Chest Competition

Well, as the title to my blog says “just add water” … it had just rained, which only helped to enhance chesty boy’s six pack.  In the foreground, one of my beloved bromeliads, to which one must also  “add water” as they don’t need their roots, but rely solely on having their central well always filled with water.

28. Kohi Rain

Droplets fell from the tree overhead as I tried to shelter from the sudden downpour

26. Sea Shells Seaweed On The Sea Shore

25. Emergence

24. Gullible

23. A Cup ’o Tea & A Lie Down …

Oyster Catchers on the rocks at St. Heliers Beach, taking a break from a busy morning’s scouting about.

22. In Sync

I love the way Oyster Catchers stay in pairs and these two are definitely “in sync”.

21. Rusty Remnants

Rusty Red Remnants Readily Rotting Rapidly

20. Rock ‘n’ Reflections

In the light of day, the depths of darkness, more reflections from Orakei Basin environs.  I can see a footprint on the RH side!

14. Catch 22

Appeals to my sense of humour – where are all the fishermen?  They’ve left their rods to do the catching while they sheltered from the rain alongside Tamaki Yacht Club

13. Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Window …

Part of Rangitoto Island, as seen from Kohimarama Beach, through my car window and the rain; still beautiful

11. What Yacht Scott?

The beach is usually littered with bodies, but not today ...	Today, in the rain, and with no wind, it belongs to the yachties	A long time becalmed out there,  but they finally return …

10. Reflections in the Fountain

	Mission Bay fountain never fails to entertain

9. Tahuna Torea Textures

8. Ding, Ding, Dinghy

Luckily I happened upon this dinghy at the right time of the day. I love the intensity of the reflection - it's good enough to paint.

7. Heron There

Late afternoon, no-one else around expect me and the heron

6. Just Cruisin’

I would like to say that I planned this shot, but I was photographing the waves and happened to have my camera on a setting to capture movement, when this seagull took off, heading straight for me.  Yay.

5. Confusion

I live in the Auckland suburb of St Heliers and this is our local beach which forms part of the stunning Auckland waterfront. Love the interesting sharp lines of the elements and contrasts of dark and light in this image – would make for a good abstract painting.