Diwali Festival

Tried photographing something different. I went to the Diwali Festival in Auckland and there was a dance competition going on. Thought I'd share what I got.

Tui

Tui in the flax.

Shining cuckoos

Shining cuckoos are always on the move.

White-fronted terns

Love is in the air for these white-fronted terns.

Saddleback

Found this saddleback in the flax at Tawharanui Regional Park a few weeks ago.

Swimming horses

Although this is the first time seeing this, it seems like a very New Zealand scene. Two girls taking their horses out for a swim at Waiwera Beach.

Tui

Tui sitting in a kanuka tree.

Kaka

Great showing of kaka at Tawharanui the other week.

Ruru

Ruru in a rimu tree.

Arches National Parl

Took this shot of Park Avenue at Arches National Park in Moab, UT a few years ago before moving to New Zealand.

Piwakawaka

The magnificent tail of a New Zealand fantail/Piwakawaka.

Royal spoonbill

Portrait of a royal spoonbill.

Royal spoonbill

Royal spoonbill in flight on a cool moody morning.

Tui

Tui posing in a cherry tree.

Avenue of the Giants

Taken about five years ago. Fall color in the Avenue of the Giants in California.

Falls Creek Falls

Going through some old photos. Took this almost ten years ago. Falls Creek Falls in Washington State.

Tui

Tui enjoying the Taiwan cherry blossom.

Sky Tower

The Sky Tower emerging above the fog from last weekend.

Sacred kingfisher/Kōtare

Sacred kingfisher/Kōtare waiting on a friend.

Auckland

A bit of fog in Auckland this morning.