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  • Adventure

    5 September 2025

    Warmer climes beckon today!

    A scene from a movie shows a man with curly brown hair, wearing a brown jacket and shorts, joyfully running on a narrow grassy path. He carries a rolled-up map or paper in one hand and a backpack on his back. Behind him, a lush green landscape with small hill houses built into the hillsides can be seen, alongside trees and bushes. A wooden signpost stands to the left. The text at the bottom reads "WE'RE GOING ON AN ADVENTURE."

  • You Really Can’t Beat It

    31 August 2025

    And so it comes to an end after 283 days. I may start up again, and I will certainly share interesting new photos, but the daily 9am schedule is… paused… for now.

    The good news is… in 5 days I’m off on an adventure; camera in tow!

    A city waterfront, seen over a stretch of calm water with a large fountain in it. There is a tall, vertical jet of water shooting up from a fountain in the centre, surrounded by a few smaller jets. Behind the fountain, you can see a cityscape with modern buildings of varying heights, some with glass facades and others with more traditional designs. In the background, there are lush green hills covered with trees. The sky above is mostly blue with some high cloud. There is also a small yellow kayak with two people paddling on the left side of the water, and a couple of yellow and black buoys floating in the water. The overall scene is bright and sunny.

  • Depth of Beach

    30 August 2025
    A rough, brownish rock sitting on sandy beach. The rock is in sharp focus in the foreground, showing its grainy texture and irregular shape. The background is blurred, but you can make out the shoreline, the sea, distant green hills, and a cloudy sky. There are also some indistinct figures of people and a dog, walking along the beach in the distance. The overall mood is calm and natural, with muted colours.

  • Long Arm

    29 August 2025
    A Police patrol boat docked at a pier. The boat is bare metal with a broad, dark blue stripe and white "POLICE" lettering on the side, along with the word "Pirihimana" (the Māori word for police in New Zealand). The boat has a modern, angular design with railings around the deck and a cabin with large windows. The water is a clear turquoise, and in the background, there are hills with houses and buildings, as well as a partly cloudy sky. A ute is parked on the pier next to the boat. The overall scene is bright and sunny.

  • Roger Roger

    28 August 2025

    What’s the vector, Victor?

    A close-up view of an instrument cluster in the cockpit of an aircraft. A standard cluster of six main instruments is visible: airspeed, attitude, altimeter, turn and slip indicator, compass, and vertical speed. The vertical speed and turn indicator are partially obscured by the handles of the control yoke and all of the instruments’ glass show bright reflections of windows. On the left edge, parts of radio equipment and another small gauge are visible. On the right a socket of some kind and a switch. The panel is a medium grey, topped by a dark coaming that can just be seen in the top right corner. Philips-head screws are visible affixing the panel.

  • Lifeline

    27 August 2025
    A red and yellow rescue helicopter flies low close to a beach. The helicopter has "Life Flight" and "RESCUE" written on its side, along with a large white “W” logo. In the background, there are houses and buildings, with some cars parked near the beach. A few people are visible walking on the sand and near the water. The weather is dull, and the sea is relatively calm.

  • Ordinary

    26 August 2025

    An ordinary sight in the city, but is it “ordinary?”

    A pigeon is standing on bare soil, surrounded by small green plants. The pigeon is facing the camera directly, with its head slightly tilted downward, giving it a somewhat stern or intense expression. Its feathers are mostly dark grey with an iridescent sheen of green and purple around the neck area. One of its red feet is visible, and the sunlight highlights the texture of its feathers. The background is softly blurred, focusing attention on the pigeon.

  • We’ve GOT a Bigger Boat

    25 August 2025
    A large cruise ship on slightly choppy water. The ship is painted mostly dark blue with white upper decks and has seven rows of windows and balconies. There are two large funnels with the Holland America Line logo, and several white spherical radar domes on top. The name "Holland America Line" is visible on the side of the ship, and the ship's name "WESTERDAM" can be seen at the bow. There are orange lifeboats along the side. The ship is sailing near a coastline with green hills in the background under a partly cloudy sky. A white bird is flying in front of the ship above the water.

  • Loved

    24 August 2025
    A large double-decker bus is seen across a city street at night. The bus is yellow and black although almost all of the right side, visible in the photo, is covered with artwork comprising broad, colourful, swirling stripes. The colours of the stripes are rainbow in the space between the rows of windows, and pastel green, white, pink, blue, and brown below the lower windows. In the middle of the rainbow stripes are the words “You are loved.” in bold white letters, with the “o” of “loved” in the shape of a heart symbol. At the rear of the bus is a Metlink logotype and at the front is the web address metlink.org.nz and phone number 0800 801 700 in black lettering. The interior lights of the bus are a bright white. The bus is sitting on a green-painted stretch of road, denoting it is a bus-only lane. It is stopped at a red traffic light. Behind the bus are some trees and shops.

  • Line Up

    23 August 2025
    A view of a Dash 8 aircraft, from almost directly in front. It is turning onto a runway, as evidenced by the nose wheel turned about 45 degrees. The fuselage and tail are black and the wings are white, with black spinners on each of the two engines. The propellors are blurred due to spinning. Behind can be seen a nearby hill, some distant hills, and some bright grey sky. All of these are distorted by heat haze given off by the engines. Also visible just to the left of the aircraft is a diffuser array for attenuating jet blast. In the foreground some of the airfield grass is visible, along with some small lights and a sign. A bird is sitting on the grass just off the runway.

  • Reach For the Sky

    22 August 2025
    A large wharf crane reaches high into the sky next to a large wharf shed. It is an historic design with what amounts to a shed sitting atop a tall gantry and a long steelwork arm reaching up above. The shed is barely visible in the bottom right corner. The crane is mostly a very dark grey with white highlights around windows and doors, and white lettering which says “STOTHERT & PITT LTD. BATH. ENGLAND.”  The sky is bright blue with scattered white clouds.

  • Low Key Snacking

    21 August 2025
    A close-up study of a Kākā parrot. It is in very dark surroundings, almost black, and only the head and upper body are visible, along with one foot. The foot is holding some food which it is eating, head down. The bird, although mostly hidden in darkness, has mottled feathers, with red and orange on the cheeks and a silvery sheen on top of its head.

  • Next Stop

    20 August 2025

    Dear reader, it was not.

    An LED information sign attached to the roof inside a train carriage. It has orange letters spelling out “Paekakariki”, the next destination the train is due to stop at. The roof of the train is an off white and gently curved. Various vents are visible, as well as part of a luggage shelf and recessed lighting.

  • Laugh It Up

    19 August 2025
    A large white bird is standing in shallow water with its large, spatulate bill open as if talking. It has a black bill and legs, as well as a black face with red eyes and a yellow “eyebrow”. It is walking almost towards the camera, creating small ripples around its legs. The water is a deep blue, reflecting the sky on a bright day.

  • Sudden Pull

    18 August 2025

    …of a sunrise?

    A view of a harbour just before sunrise. The sky is mostly clear with whispy clouds in the distance and a bright fiery orange beyond the hills in the background. On the left are the lights and structures of a working port. On the right, a few dwellings and other buildings with lights on. In the bottom of the frame is a wooden bench with metal letters attached. They spell out "best of all the sudden pull of a..." forming part of a verse.

  • City Lights

    17 August 2025
    City skyline at night reflected on water. The image shows a row of brightly lit buildings along a waterfront, with their lights—mostly white, yellow, and some red—shimmering and stretching down into the dark, calm water below. The sky above is completely black, making the city lights stand out even more. The scene is peaceful and vibrant, with the reflections creating a mirror-like effect on the water’s surface.

  • In the Turn

    16 August 2025

    Not a tern, mind you.

    A large black bird with outstretched wings flying against a pale blue sky. The bird has a long neck, a hooked beak, and its wings are spread wide, showing the feathers clearly. Its body is mostly dark with some lighter patches on the chest and underside. The background is plain, with no visible objects except for the sky.

  • Spirit

    15 August 2025

    I saw it with my own eyes and I’m still not sure it’s real.

    A dark silhouette of a stealth bomber aircraft is shown flying against a pale, overcast sky. The aircraft has a distinctive angular, flat, and wide shape with sharp edges and no visible tail or vertical stabilizers, characteristic of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber. The underside of the plane is visible, showing some landing gear and panel details. The photo has a muted color palette with the plane appearing almost black against the light gray sky.

  • R&R

    14 August 2025

    This young seal is a regular on the Wellington waterfront, to the delight of many passers-by.

    A wet seal resting on a group of large rocks near the water's edge. The seal's fur is dark and appears slick from moisture. The rocks around it vary in color, including shades of gray, brown, and green, and the water in the background is calm and clear. The seal is lying on its side, facing slightly upward and to the right.

  • Jack-up

    13 August 2025

    Apparently Manahau is a jack-up barge.

    A large floating construction platform is positioned in a body of water near a dock. The platform is yellow and black with four tall vertical cylindrical legs, and it has a large crane with a lattice boom extending upward. The platform has the word "MANAHAU" and the phrase "Complex made possible" written on its side. In the background, there are several ships docked and some industrial buildings. The sky is mostly cloudy with patches of blue peeking through. The water is calm with gentle ripples.

  • By a Nose

    12 August 2025
    A close-up view of the front section of a QantasLink aircraft in flight. The aircraft is white with the word "QANTASLINK" written in large letters on the side, with "QANTAS" in black and "LINK" in red. The nose of the plane is pointed to the left, and the cockpit windows are visible. The front landing gear is extended, showing two wheels. The engine on the right side of the image has the red Qantas kangaroo logo. The sky is clear and blue, and there are some trees and houses visible in the background at the bottom right corner.

  • He pēpi Pāteke

    11 August 2025
    A close-in view of a baby waterfowl. It is dark pastel brown and very fluffy. The bird is floating on some brackish water amidst bright green aquatic plants. Its head is pointed down slightly as it swims towards the camera but slightly to the right. Bright sun is coming from high on the right so the visible part of its face is in shadow.

  • Dinner

    10 August 2025
    A nighttime urban scene featuring a series of large, rounded sculptures resembling sea urchins, illuminated with vibrant red lights from below. These textured sculptures are partially submerged in water, which reflects the red glow and surrounding city lights. In the background, there are modern buildings with large windows, some greenery, and a few vehicles, including a white truck with the logo "NEPTUNE" and some text on its side. The overall atmosphere is a mix of natural and urban elements, highlighted by the striking red illumination.

  • “J”

    9 August 2025

    This font, used on all RNZAF aircraft, was designed by my father. It’s called Univers J.

    A close-up view of a section of an aircraft's exterior. The surface is smooth and painted grey with a glossy finish, reflecting some light and faint shapes. There are four small, rounded rectangular windows aligned horizontally near the top of the image, but they are, but blanked-out. Below the windows, large black alphanumeric characters read "NZ7572." Near the bottom of the image, two thin, parallel dark blue stripes run horizontally across the aircraft's body. The rivets and panel lines of the airplane's metal skin are visible, giving texture to the surface. The overall impression is of a clean, well-maintained aircraft.

  • Catching a Ride

    8 August 2025
    A person surfing on the ocean is captured in this image. The surfer is lying on a red surfboard, paddling through the water. They are wearing a red top and black wetsuit pants. The wave behind them is breaking, creating white foam and splashes. The water is a deep blue-green color, and the sky is clear, suggesting a sunny day. The surfer appears focused and determined as they navigate the wave.

  • Chillin’

    7 August 2025
    A small brown duck is perched on a weathered, horizontal tree branch extending over a body of water. The duck is facing to the right, showing its side profile with detailed feathers visible. The water in the background is calm with gentle ripples, and the overall lighting is soft and muted, suggesting an overcast or early morning setting. The image has a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

  • Blunty!

    6 August 2025
    A military aircraft flying against a clear blue sky. The plane is painted in a camouflage pattern with shades of green and brown. It has a single jet engine at the back, and the tail number "NZ6372" is visible on the side of the fuselage. The aircraft has a roundel insignia on the side, indicating it belongs to the Royal New Zealand Air Force. The wings have additional markings and equipment attached underneath. The photo is taken from below and slightly behind the plane, showing the underside and the tail section clearly.

  • I See You!

    5 August 2025
    A close-up view of a Saddleback bird resting on a rough textured branch. The bird has a predominantly black head and body with a reddish-brown patch on its back. Its beak is slightly open, revealing an orange interior. The bird's eye is shiny and reflective, giving a sense of alertness. The background is dark and blurred, with hints of green, suggesting a natural, forested environment. Thin branches frame the top part of the image.

  • Arrrrr!

    4 August 2025
    A person has jumped off a plank that juts out from a wharf over the water.mid-air jumping into a body of water at dusk. The person is shirtless and wearing dark shorts, captured just after jumping off. The water below is rippling gently, reflecting the fading light of the sky. In the background, there is a marina with numerous sailboats docked and a long, low apartment building with many windows. Beyond the marina, there are hills with houses scattered on them. The sky is mostly clear with some clouds near the horizon, and the overall lighting reflects that it is early morning. In the foreground, there is a platform with a metal ladder leading into the water and a large cylindrical post with some graffiti on it.

  • Old Girl

    3 August 2025

    No longer in the country, this was one of her last taskings here.

    A historic propeller airliner taxying on a runway. The aircraft is painted silver below and white on top, with a red and white stripe. The words "NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL AIRWAYS CORPORATION" are written above the stripe in black letters. Near the nose, it says "Skyliner" in black script with “Kaitaia” below it in plain red letters. Both propellers are blurred, indicating the they are spinning. In the background, there is a modern house with large windows and a sloped roof, surrounded by green grass, bushes, and trees. There are hills in the distance.

  • But It’s Not Early

    2 August 2025
    A black shorebird with a long, bright orange beak and pink legs is standing on wet sand. The bird is pulling a thin worm or similar creature with its beak, which is covered in a bit of sand. Part of the worm is still in the sand. The bird’s eye is strikingly orange, matching its beak. The background is a smooth, sandy beach with no other objects or animals visible.

  • Tamara?

    1 August 2025

    If you “don’t watch regular TV” or “don’t watch ads” then you will completely miss the point of the title.

    Even if you do both, you might not put two and two together. Boost if you know.

    A red brick railway station building with large arched windows and a clock. The building has a classic architectural style, with decorative stonework along the top and the words "RAILWAY STATION" engraved above the windows. The clock is centred above the middle window, showing the time as approximately 6:05. There is a covered entrance area supported by white columns, and a green streetlamp is visible in front. The lower part of the image shows a stone wall with railings and barred windows. The sky is mostly clear with some clouds on the right side, and sunlight is casting warm tones on the building.

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