On the Auckland wharves is an area of reclaimed land which houses a large number of huge tanks containing oil. It is known as Tank Farm. Currently, this area is in the process of having these tanks dismantled and the area turned into apartment liv…
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Less Evidence of Autumn
I love the cold, clear, crisp days of early winter. No wind today. Love it.
Spaghetti Junction Part 2
The northern part of Spaghetti Junction. Auckland’s Sky Tower can be seen to the right. Auckland’s Harbour Bridge is to the far left linking Auckland with the North Shore.
Spaghetti Junction Part 1
Officially, the name of this part of motorway is the Auckland Central Motorway Junction. I had to look that up as I have never heard it referred to in that way. Locals call it Spaghetti Junction. If you take a look at this link, you will see why. …
The inverse of Charlie Brown’s shirt
This forms part of the Newmarket motorway viaduct which is currently being rebuilt to offer better earthquake protection. My wife likes it because it reminds her of Charlie Brown’s shirt – although the colours are inversed, so really it is more a …
I think I am going to get wet
Menacing clouds over the Auckland skyline.
It’s just another day in Auckland part 2
Auckland gets its fair share of unusual weather. The day had been beautiful up until this point, and I was about to photograph Rangitoto in crystal clear evening sunlight when this weather started moving in. I took this photo and left for some she…
It’s just another day in Auckland
From the summit of One Tree Hill, Auckland, New Zealand.