Showing posts with label water world wednesday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label water world wednesday. Show all posts
4/27/16
8/21/15
wild birds
The black-backed gulls looked like they were half buried in the sand but were just resting. The terns were quite photogenic. These were taken at Opunake Beach.
These kereru, or wood pigeons, are usually loners, but they are not immune to spring's call.
7/17/15
visiting seal
I was looking for birds to photograph and some movement in the viewing screen caught my eye. This little guy was looking for a sunny rock. We saw him again farther down the beach but he blended in too well with the rocks for a good picture.
5/11/14
the love boat
The boat itself is an old sea rescue boat from Britain. Along with the tour or celebration, you get some history and a few sailor yarns thrown in--and maybe a fishing line or two! If you're ever in New Plymouth, check him out. Click here for his webpage.
12/5/13
up above the clouds
I love the different water colors as the ocean gets deeper off the southern coast of the northern island of New Zealand. I believe that little town is Patea.
11/7/13
quirky pets
Feeding her pet eels was part of the fringe garden festival at a rural garden. She made sure each one got fed. To each her own!
These are long-fin eels. Click here for more information on NZ eels.
10/16/13
10/2/13
7/11/13
raindrops on succulent
It's winter here in New Zealand and most of the world looks quite bleak. I took this shot from my front porch after a winter rain. I really like all the geometric shapes with the perfectly round drops in between.
4/24/13
4/10/13
3/29/13
tokaanu thermal pools
Tokaanu is in an active volcanic area where very hot water bubbles out of the ground due to volcanic activity.
In many places, cool water is added to the mineral water from the ground and then offered to the public as spa baths. Click here for locations and some history.
The steam from this underground activity is also harnessed for commercial use. Click here for more information.
3/20/13
2/27/13
2/20/13
friendly fowl
We call this bird a shag, it's called a cormorant in other parts of the world. They are not usually friendly, but this one was not going to leave his spot on the railing. He even let people pet him before he eventually flew away.
1/23/13
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