Mad Bush Farm Photo

The Great Chief - Monument Downtown Auckland

2011-04-10T09:29:00.002+12:00

One can never miss this iconic public artwork in Downtown Auckland City.

White Dove

2011-04-10T09:17:00.002+12:00

White Doves are always symbolic of peace or for a happy occasion. I photographed this beautiful bird at a friend's farm

Not quite in the plan ofthings

2011-04-08T07:29:00.003+12:00

The plan was to stay on for 8 seconds - hitting the dirt came sooner than planned

A refusal may offend

2011-04-08T07:20:00.003+12:00

Sometimes we just can't get our way at times and this case definitely not going to happen.

Pink Ballet Shoes

2011-04-07T09:13:00.003+12:00

I attended a Ballet Class one time to watch the children prepare for a rehearsal for a Christmas Recital they were going to do the following week. This reminds me of the beautiful pastel works Degas used to do of the ballet dancers in the French Ballet Schools

Escapism, Imagination and Distractions

2011-04-05T07:59:00.003+12:00

I couldn't ignore this sign that was outside a fantastic second hand bookshop in Devonport.

Curiosity

2011-04-05T07:52:00.001+12:00

These cattle were quick to investigate the stranger with the camera!

A stream of light

2011-04-03T08:59:00.002+12:00

Sunlight through an arched window in the old Auckland Central Post Office building - now redeveloped into the Britomart Transport Centre.

Downtown Mural - the man with the broom

2011-04-03T08:50:00.002+12:00

Auckland Central has some amazing and interesting murals painted here and there on old buildings. Murals help to take away the bland monotany of cold concrete in the urban setting. I found this compelling reminder that we're all only human afterall.

Motherly Instinct

2011-03-31T08:27:00.002+13:00

Mother knows best. This little hen was quick to get her chicks under her wings when the unwanted person with the camera showed up.

The Scholar Ship at Princess Wharf Auckland City

2011-03-25T08:08:00.002+13:00

Discussing the deal

2011-03-24T07:21:00.002+13:00

The dicussion of the bloodlines of a maybe future champion underway at the Karaka Festival Yearling Sale February 2010

Nikau Seed bracts

2011-03-23T08:13:00.004+13:00

The texture of the seed bracts on this Nikau Palm always fascinate me. I love the green in the truck against the dark of the bracts.

Rural Decay

2011-03-22T09:50:00.003+13:00

Part of the ruins of the old Ruawai Dairy Factory remain as testament to the early days of the New Zealand Co-operative dairying industry

Old Window in a Devonport Cafe

2011-03-21T11:13:00.003+13:00

Devonport is a great place for photography. It has a unique and special character all of its own. I took this shot while walking through an arcade one Saturday morning.

Fountain at Clark's Beach

2011-03-20T12:07:00.003+13:00

This beautiful fountain caught my interest when I attended a wedding at Clark's Beach last year.

The beauty of Kauri Gum

2011-03-20T11:41:00.002+13:00

A beautifully polished piece of Northland Kauri gum on display at the Matakohe Kauri museum caught my eye.

Overpass Bridges Northern Motorway

2011-03-19T15:44:00.002+13:00

It's amazing what kind of images you can catch when you're not driving

Huka Sealion detail from a mural

2011-03-19T15:32:00.002+13:00

This is part of a mural that was painted during the mid 1990's on the Maungaturoto Public Toilets to cellebrate New Zealands first America's Cup victory.

Getting it just right

2011-03-15T08:56:00.003+13:00

A young handler gets it right in her class at the Paparoa A & P Show in February 2011

A sheepish moment

2011-03-15T08:41:00.002+13:00

This sheep was looking forward to being a bit less woolly at the Northland Lifestyle Field Days in 2008.

Liz

Highland Bull

2011-03-09T16:51:00.001+13:00

I caught this handsome Highland Bull in between his classes at the Paparoa A & P Show.

Liz

The promise of rain

2011-03-09T16:39:00.002+13:00

With a prolonged drought predicted this cheerful reminder gave a few people some and hope and a good laugh. Taken at the Maungaturoto Christmas Parade 4 December 2010

Liz

I'd rather you didn't

2009-11-22T05:15:00.002+13:00

Western Sunset Northland

2009-11-22T05:07:00.001+13:00

Brown Shaver Hen

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In touch with water

2009-11-22T04:53:00.003+13:00

Fertiliser Spreader

2009-11-22T04:50:00.001+13:00

Tokatoka Peak Northern Wairoa

2009-11-22T04:45:00.001+13:00

Piroa Stream Maungaturoto

2009-11-22T04:40:00.003+13:00

The contemplation of water - Piroa Falls Maungaturoto

2009-11-20T07:57:00.003+13:00

Blah Blah Blah - Dargaville

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Piroa Falls from the top

2009-11-20T07:42:00.001+13:00

Brake Fern Kauri Bushman's Reserve Paparoa

2009-11-08T19:04:00.001+13:00

On the Turn

2009-11-07T08:35:00.001+13:00

Tall Order

2009-11-07T08:31:00.002+13:00

Maungaturoto Hotel - Built 1902

2009-11-07T08:14:00.002+13:00

Hen & Chicks

2009-11-07T08:02:00.002+13:00

Tasman Sentinel Hokianga Heads

2009-11-06T16:39:00.001+13:00

The Old Diesel Tank

2009-11-05T10:12:00.002+13:00

Last one clear

2009-11-04T20:58:00.002+13:00

Mangaraho Rock from Mititai Rd

2009-11-04T20:52:00.002+13:00

Australian Green Bell Frog

2009-11-04T19:58:00.003+13:00

Off the Spring Boards Otamatea High School Swimming Sports 2009

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Dairy Sires

2009-11-04T19:47:00.002+13:00

DID'YA GET'YA KUMARA

2009-11-04T19:39:00.002+13:00

Big Giant Heads

2009-11-04T19:19:00.001+13:00

'59 Classic in Chrome

2009-11-03T19:15:00.001+13:00

Well Hello Dolly!

2009-10-26T07:17:00.002+13:00

Memorial to Opo the Dolphin at Opononi Hokianga

2009-10-15T08:30:00.001+13:00

Shorty and Spider

2009-10-15T08:20:00.001+13:00

You woke me up

2009-10-13T13:52:00.002+13:00

Our Work is all done

2009-10-13T13:49:00.002+13:00

Where's the rest of the dinner!

2009-10-13T13:44:00.002+13:00

Me and my Lamb Chop

2009-09-30T18:41:00.003+13:00

Keen to get back to work

2009-09-30T18:36:00.001+13:00

Paparoa Wearable Arts Gala 2009 - 19 September

2009-09-20T08:23:00.009+12:00

African Cheetah - Kenya in close up

2009-09-15T09:25:00.003+12:00

White Faced Heron on our Farm

2009-09-15T09:16:00.002+12:00

Hauled up!

2009-09-13T19:12:00.002+12:00

Cork Screw Calf

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Hard Down

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Susan & Summer

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Taking in the view at Hokianga

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Let's go!

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Low Tide Whakapirau

2009-09-10T03:29:00.001+12:00

Please Remove muddy gumboots

2009-09-09T20:30:00.000+12:00

Disused Railway Container Hoist

2009-09-09T19:39:00.002+12:00

Taking a Break

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I was just thinking...

2009-09-09T07:42:00.002+12:00

On a warm spring afternoon Kids and calves make a great image together.

Taken Paparoa, Kaipara District, Northland, New Zealand

Liz

Your shirt tastes good

2009-09-09T07:38:00.002+12:00

A week old calf decides to take advantage and try a taste of Kiwi Kid Sweatshirt.

Taken September 2009 Paparoa, Kaipara District, Northland New Zealand.

Liz

Border Collie on a bike

2009-09-09T07:26:00.002+12:00

A typical New Zealand rural scene. The farm dog on the back of the quad waiting for the boss.

Taken September 2009 Paparoa, Kaipara District, Northland, New Zealand

Liz

Kauri Church at Oruawharo

2009-09-07T19:32:00.003+12:00

A small 19th Century country church over looks the river towards Port Albert at Oruawharo.

Taken 2008. Oruawharo, Topuni, Kaipara District, Northland New Zealand

Liz

Last in the Line

2009-09-07T19:23:00.004+12:00

Last cows in the row during an afternoon milking in a Herring Bone Milking Shed.

Taken 2008 at Paparoa ,Kaipara District, Northland, New Zealand

Liz

Cleaning the Milking System

2009-09-07T19:10:00.003+12:00

After the afternoon milking is all done with the milking system was being flushed though. Taken at a Paparoa dairy farm

Taken 2008 Paparoa, Kaipara District, Northland, New Zealand

Liz

Gum Digger Memorial Dargaville Northland New Zealand

2009-09-07T14:45:00.004+12:00

Gum Digger Monument - a tribute to the 19th Kauri Gum diggers who dug up the Kauri Gum for use in the glue trade.

Image taken: Dargaville, Kaipara District, Northland, New Zealand 2008

Liz

Zion the King of Zion Wildlife Gardens

2009-09-07T14:27:00.002+12:00

The regal gaze of Zion a male Barbary Lion as he surveys his domain.

Taken at Zion Wildlife Gardens Kamo Whangarei Northland New Zealand July 2009

Liz

Attention to Detail taken

2009-09-06T15:27:00.002+12:00

Calf Club has been a tradition in rural New Zealand for decades. With more people now living in the cities and towns - calf club is sadly starting to become a thing of the past. This young keen fella was having his first day with his new found friend at a Paparoa Dairy Farm.

Taken September 2009 Paparoa, Kaipara District New Zealand.

Liz

Done for the Day

2009-09-06T15:04:00.000+12:00

A young yearling Hereford bull decided he was going to take a nap now his classes in the Hereford ring at the Paparoa Agricultural and Pastoral Show was over. Taken February 2009. Kaipara District Northland New Zealand