Kōtare/Kingfiser vs. Mantis
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Some recent snaps, in and around town.
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ITAP of a Waterfall (Marokopa Falls, New Zealand)
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Pics from recent wanders around Wellington.
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Friday morning rays.
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Power outage in Wadestown?
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After/Before
Couple of cute kōtare. Spotted in Wadestown.
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Monday morning moon and sunrise.
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Some light trails and city curves.
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Solo Sail
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Kōtare, Wadestown.
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Morning Matiu Mist
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Hope things align for people this week.
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Sunrise.
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Early morning comings and goings
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Sunrise this morning (with a bit of Moon and Venus in the mix)
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And then the rains came....
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Fuzzy Full Moon ( seen from Wadestown).
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Tis the season
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Today's tūī, as spotted at Te Herenga Waka. Probably my sharpest yet!
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A few tūī up around Te Herenga Waka (as spotted yesterday)
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Tūī catches a breeze (Kelburn)
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Good Timing (shot on Dixon Street earlier today)
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