01.31.09
Posted in Landscape, Travel at 10:00 pm by Warren Williams
After driving the length of Northland to Cape Reinga (The Place of Leaping) – decided to camp at the Tapotupotu camping ground – The most Northern campsite in New Zealand.
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Tapotupotu Bay – looking Northward into the Pacific Ocean
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Cape Maria Van Diemen – most Western point of North Island
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From Cape Reinga looking Eastward
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19,271km to London
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Tapotupotu Bay
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Sunset from up on the cliffs at Cape Reinga
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Cape Reinga lighthouse built in 1941 – with the fabled 800 year old Pohutukawa tree growing on the Eastern cliff visible.
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Posted in Landscape, Travel at 3:00 pm by Warren Williams
The Matai Bay is regarded as one of the finest beaches of New Zealand, with its’ magnificent sandy beaches stretching around the clear waters. A perfect spot for camping, snorkelling and fishing.
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Clear waters of Waikato Bay
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Ohungahunga Bay (within the larger Matai Bay)
Karikari beach stretches along the Northern end of Karikari Peninsula, just 1km from Matai Bay.
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Posted in Landscape, Travel at 7:00 am by Warren Williams
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01.30.09
Posted in Landscape, Travel at 9:30 pm by Warren Williams
Taupo Bay is located in the beautiful clear waters of Northland, nestled amongst the rugged coastline.
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01.26.09
Posted in Landscape, Nature at 10:30 pm by Warren Williams
Piha and Karekare beach have been my local beach for many years, after living up in Waiatarua and Oratia. This was my forth visit in the past couple of weeks, but first time with the camera.
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View from up Lion Rock
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Lion Rock
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Posted in Landscape, Travel at 9:30 am by Warren Williams
After spending a peaceful night on the golden sand, awoke early to capture to soft light in the morning.
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30min before sunrise, as the glow from the sun rises
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Mare’s Leg Cove, neighbouring Cathedral Cove
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View from Mare’s Leg Cove, back to Cathedral Cove at sunrise
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01.24.09
Posted in Landscape, People, Travel at 9:45 pm by Warren Williams
With beautiful weather arriving for the Auckland Anniversary weekend, made the two hour trip to the East coast of the Coromandel Peninsula. Specifically to see Cathedral Cove, and the neighbouring Hahei Beach.
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Hahei Beach
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Pohutukawa Tree at Hahei Beach
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The absolutely stunning Cathedral Cove
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The refreshing clear water at Cathedral Cove
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Sequence of myself, shot by Daniel Talbot
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Hahei Beach
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Cathedral Cove after sunset
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Being away from the city and light pollution, stars become very clear
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01.18.09
Posted in Landscape at 9:00 pm by Warren Williams
Whatipu rests at the mouth to the Manukau harbour, with some treacherous water and continuous moving sand with the prevailing Westerly winds.
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Whatipu looking deceptively calm
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01.12.09
Posted in General, People at 9:31 pm by Warren Williams
With returning back to New Zealand, I’ve been able to catch up with family – including my gorgeous cousin, Summer.
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01.09.09
Posted in Birds, Nature, People at 6:00 pm by Warren Williams
Bokeh is the photographic term for the background blur of photos. Just gave myself a new Christmas present, in the form of Canon’s pristine 85 f1.2 L lens.
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Full resolution, straight out of camera
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Elayna & Lisa @ Mission Bay – Auckland’s waterfront
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Pip the budgie
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01.06.09
Posted in Birds, Landscape, Travel at 9:53 pm by Warren Williams
With some beautiful hot summer weather, the West coast beach of Maori Bay, was a perfect spot to admire New Zealand’s rugged landscapes.
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01.04.09
Posted in Aviation, Landscape, Travel at 2:10 pm by Warren Williams
The Emirates flight from Melbourne to Auckland was uneventful, although the dirty windows on the A340-500 didn’t help in getting clear shots of Auckland.
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Bethells/Anawhata/Muriwai
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Hauraki Gulf – Rangitoto/Motutapu/Browns Islands
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01.03.09
Posted in Landscape, People, Travel at 10:00 pm by Warren Williams
My final evening in Melbourne was spent down on the warm beach of St Kilda with my sisters.
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Packed during the day, but nearing 9pm it’s empty
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Candace – youngest sister
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01.02.09
Posted in Architecture, Landscape, Travel at 9:36 pm by Warren Williams
The Eureka Tower of Melbourne, is currently the worlds tallest residential building in the world standing 300m (984ft) tall. Presented with what looked like a great upcoming sunset with good visibility, decided to head up to the 88th floor lookout. Spectacular views 360° around, although the top ten floors are gold plated (looks great on the outside), but cut out much light within making photography extremely difficult.
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Eureka reflecting on the neighbouring PWC
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Overlooking the Royal Botanical Gardens
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CBD and Docklands
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Albert Park – home of the Formula 1 every March
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Sunset looking towards Newport & Geelong
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