It’s been a while since I posted a shot of my primate friends. This is Kera a Siamang gibbon who’s just moved into the Auckland Zoo with her partner, Iwani… She’s a tree living gibbon, native to Sumatra, Malaysia and Thailand – one of my favourite corners of the world. I’ll be heading off toContinue reading “Mournful Gibbon”
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Autumn Lingers
Those in the northern hemisphere seem to forget that those of us in the southern hemisphere are deep in the midst of Autumn. And a most beautiful Autumn this year… I can’t remember the colours ever being this vivid… Sorry for being absent – still convalescing a bit – and, I suppose, taking advantage ofContinue reading “Autumn Lingers”
Whatever Will Bee
You know you’re a photographer when you spot trouble and run to it, get up and close as you can and poke your nose in. Notice his tongue? Don’t think I’ve ever actually seen a bee tongue before. Wonder how sharp it is…
Spot the Ghost!
As if there ever was any doubt – this is an unretouched photo taken into the setting sun on Saturday night. I wanted to capture the beautiful back-lit toi toi. Imagine my surprise when I got home and found someone in the image – right there in the middle. Spooky. I also took a photoContinue reading “Spot the Ghost!”
My Best Sunset Photo ever
Go ahead and click to see it full screen! It’s my best sunset photo ever! Look at those colours – an absolute rainbow!
Tiritiri Tomtit
Revisiting my photos from Tiritiri Matangi Island in January. The Takahe were such scene stealers, quiet little birds like this sweet little tomtit just can’t compete. Not that it’s a competition. But here’s his chance to shine.
Black Swan
Just not cuddly.
Gannet at rest
How beautiful is that?
Young gannets
A couple of young gannets nearly ready to fly. They look like gannets in size and shape, though they are speckled. Quite strong, they spend a lot of time stretching and flapping their wings in preparation for the big leap. And it’s an all or nothing shot – one try is all they get. FlyContinue reading “Young gannets”
Return to Muriwai
It’s getting close to the end of the gannet’s season in beautiful New Zealand. They spend the summer here, but care not for our cold wet and blustery winters – they head over to Australia and indulge in their tropical winters. But they’ll be back in the spring to mate and lay eggs and nurtureContinue reading “Return to Muriwai”
Titirangi Storyteller 