Chthonic Wildlife Ramblings

Sunday Seascape 12

Brendan Moyle • Sep 20, 2015

• Auckland photos,
• hauraki,
• NZ photos,
• NZ seascapes,
• seascape

This is an early morning photo taken at Waiake Beach, on the Hauraki Gulf.  It’s one of the nicest beaches on the East Coast Bays.  A good morning on the Hauraki Gulf is a very special moment. Click for original image Photo taken with a Sony a900 and Minolta 17-35mm f3.5 G lens. *Please visit my photo website … Read More

Hawkes Bay Waterfalls: Maraetotara

Brendan Moyle • Sep 19, 2015

• Hawkes Bay,
• Maraetotara Falls,
• Maraetotara Waterfall,
• NZ photos,
• NZ waterfalls,
• waterfalls

I think I am getting more efficient with my waterfall photography.  The car boot almost always has a tripod, some rope, and some hiking gaiters ready.  Then it’s just a matter of bringing a camera and some appropriate lenses.  In August, I was over in Napier.  With my afternoons free, it was a chance to do some exploring. One of … Read More

Sunday Seascape 11

Brendan Moyle • Sep 13, 2015

• Auckland photos,
• NZ photos,
• seascape,
• seascape photos

This scene is from Browns Bay.  I like to find areas where there is something interesting in the foreground, and in this case, the rocks and pools drew me to this position.  Rangitoto is always a good element to have on the horizon.  Despite the grey skies, there was enough going on in the sky to make the shot worth … Read More

New Hominin Species to be announced from South Africa

Brendan Moyle • Sep 09, 2015

• evolution,
• fossils,
• human evolution

Image linked to Wits University Wits University will be streaming a major new discovery on Thursday.  It is from the “Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site”.  Other than that, we’ll all have to wait. The streaming will begin at 10.30, 10 September, South Africa time. Read More

Sunday Seascape 10

Brendan Moyle • Sep 05, 2015

• Ahuriri,
• Napier,
• NZ photos,
• seascape

This scene is from Ahuriri in Napier.  I was over in the Hawkes Bay last week, and had packed some camera gear.  Originally I was supposed to be in China.   The mission to investigate the illegal market in bear-bile however, is suffering a few delays.  On the plus-side, the environment is much nicer in the Hawkes Bay than China. Read More

Friding in Auckland

Brendan Moyle • Aug 25, 2015

• Auckland,
• cycling,
• Friding

Cycling isn’t the most popular travel method in Auckland.  If I mention I cycle to or from work, or for recreation, there tends to be a moment of silence, followed by some comment about risking life and limb.  It isn’t quite that dangerous.  I do wish motorists were a little more aware of me still. Cycling though has a number … Read More

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Auckland nature reserves: Paremoremo

Brendan Moyle • Aug 24, 2015

• Auckland photos,
• Auckland waterfalls,
• Paremoremo Reserve,
• stream photos,
• waterfall photo

There are a good number of local forest reserves around the North Shore.  These are nice to escape into, and for a while, be among native birds, trees and other natural goodness.  So feeling the desire, on Sunday afternoon I went out to visit the Paremoremo Reserve.  It was also a chance to give my Minolta 17-35mm G lens a … Read More

The Waterfalls of Auckland

Brendan Moyle • Aug 19, 2015

• Auckland waterfalls,
• Kitekite Falls,
• long exposure,
• NZ photos,
• Piha Regional Park,
• waterfalls

Auckland is actually a fascinating city.  With the Waitakere Ranges to the west, the Hauraki Gulf and numerous other landscapes, there’s a lot to explore.   One of my goals of late has been to take more and more of the waterfalls around here.  It intrigues me that we are surrounded by so much, yet I encounter so few of … Read More

The Esplanade Hotel: Happy Hour

Brendan Moyle • Aug 11, 2015

• Auckland photos,
• Devonport,
• Esplanade Hotel,
• NZ photos

There is a building in Devonport I quite like.  It is the Esplanade Hotel. I tried photographing earlier in the year (with a 20mm lens), but the amount of lens-flare caught in the image, ruined it for me.  This time, I hoped things would be different. I’ve got a new Lee Lens Hood, which combined with the filters, should produce … Read More

Two wheels good. Four wheels bad.

Brendan Moyle • Aug 06, 2015

• Auckland,
• cycling,
• nz

I’m cycling again. Let me clarify. I never stopped. But I did slow down a lot over winter. Things have changed. I’ve gone from using a mountain-bike, to using a road-bike. Somethings are immediately obvious. A mountain bike is a gentle creature, its wide tires, shock absorbers and good seat, provide a more comfortable ride. Its gears go down really … Read More

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