Meet the Takahē—a rare, flightless bird found only in New Zealand. Once thought to be extinct, it was rediscovered in 1948 in the remote Murchison Mountains. With its bright blue and green feathers and chunky red beak, this native is a conservation success story and a true Kiwi treasure! And a Public Art in Te…
Tag: Travels
Day Trip to Aoraki/Mount Cook
TRAVEL DIARY: DAY 5 AORAKI/ MOUNT COOK Started the day with coffee and some store-bought bread I’d picked up beforehand—simple, but it did the job. It’s one of those days—drive a bit, hop out to take some photos, walk around, then back in the car. We just followed Google Maps to see what lies ahead….
Lamp Posts in Monochrome
Lamp posts make great subjects in photography. At times you can often tell which country you’re in just by looking at them — their design, shape, and placement can be surprisingly distinctive. But beyond their appearance, it’s the story behind them that truly matters. It’s the memories we associate with them — a quiet street…
Roadtrip from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
TRAVEL DIARY: DAY 4 On the Road from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo Ever heard that New Zealand has more sheep than people? I used to think that was just a running joke—but it turns out, it’s absolutely true! In 2023, there were about 24.4 million sheep roaming the country, compared to just 5 million humans….
Tuesday Streetart: Trades People – 86
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND Murals with the central themes of construction and labour. The artwork is filled with diverse figures, each doing different types of work, capturing the energy and variety of the building trades.
Night time in Christchurch
TRAVEL DIARY: Day 3: CHRISTCHURCH at Night Nestled in the heart of Christchurch, New Regent Street is a charming pedestrian lane where only the trams can pass. By day, it’s a delight with its beautifully restored buildings in soft pastel hues. But come nightfall, the street transforms—bathed in colourful lights, it becomes even more magical….
Serenity found Outdoors
Being outdoors brings a kind of peace you don’t find anywhere else. There’s something really calming about a misty day. Sometimes it’s in the rustle of trees as the wind moves through them. Other times, it’s the stillness of a lake, or the soft ripple of water as ducks glide by. Even clouds drifting slowly…
A Day in Akaroa
TRAVEL DIARY: Day 2 AKAROA I don’t know how it always happens—no matter how much I plan for a relaxing trip, I end up packing in so much! This was especially true on our second day in Christchurch, when we found ourselves heading out to explore even more places, including the beautiful town of Akaroa….
Wordless Wednesday 32: Do you know what these are?
LAKE TEKAPO, NEW ZEALAND
Tuesday Streetart: Ice Cream & Beeees – 85
This cute and quirky artwork by Queenstown artist Sharon Duncan is part of Chorus’ cabinet beautification project. Titled “Bee in the Moment,” it shows an older woman enjoying an ice cream as bees buzz nearby — a gentle reminder to slow down and savour the moment. It can be found in Queenstown CBD’s Beach Street.
Tall Sculptures in the Queenstown Airport
Queenstown international airport is located at the foot of the Remarkables in New Zealand. You can find the Sculpture of three Maori chiefs by Mark Hill. They were completed in November 2007 and stand in front of the main airport building. I am linking this to Debbie’s Six Word Saturday
Mirrored Reflections
This week’s themed topic is from Margaret of “From Pyrenees to Pennines” – Mirror. My take for this week’s topic is mirrored reflections. Some of the photos i’ve used previously but in colour. They show the world in reverse, familiar, yet subtly altered. It may even make us pause for a moment to see things…
A Cinematic South Island
Cinematic photography is the art of creating still images that feel as though they belong in a movie. It’s not just about capturing a subject, it’s about telling a story, setting a mood, and building a visual atmosphere. The South Island of New Zealand is a dream for cinematic photography. With its dramatic mountains, crystal-clear…
Wordless Wednesday – 30
RHINE RIVER CRUISE
Tuesday Streetart: Food Truck – 83
We had just arrived in Christchurch, hadn’t even made it to the hotel yet, when I saw this food truck on the side of the road. I got so excited, I had to hop out of the car and snap a photo. But what I remember most wasn’t the truck—it was the amazing smell of…
Bench by the Lake
I saw this Bench challenge from Jude through Margarets’s post. So here is my first entry to this challenge… of a bench I saw while I was walking on the lakefront in Te Anau, New Zealand. I am also linking it to Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday. A peaceful place…
Octopuses sitting on a Yellow Stool
Isn’t this the cutest? Two octopuses stacked on top of each other, perched on a little stool. I found this in Arrowtown, a town located 19.5 kilometres to the east of Queenstown, New Zealand I am linking this to Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge and for Debbie’s Six Word Saturday
The Lilliput Libraries
Lilliput Libraries are small, friendly book-sharing boxes found all over New Zealand. They work on a simple idea: take a book, leave a book. These little libraries help bring communities together and make it easy for people to enjoy reading and share stories with others. Here are two that I saw in Te Anau while…
Tuesday Streetart: NZ – 82
A cute luggage I found in Queenstown with various New Zealand destinations.
A drive to Te Anau
The clouds on our drive from Queenstown to Te Anau were light and fluffy, drifting slowly across the bright blue sky. The sun made everything shine, and the clouds looked like soft white shapes floating above and within the mountains. I am linking this to Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday
Saigon Street Stools
There were a few spare stools and high chairs tucked away in the side room of the restaurant where we had dinner at Steamer’s Wharf in Queenstown. Saigon Kingdom has such a cozy, authentic Vietnamese vibe. Their pho? Totally hit the spot. 👍👍👍 I am linking this to Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge
Pizzeria Doors
Some doors of Farelli’s by Giovi in the Steamer Wharf in Queenstown, New Zealand. It is authentic Italian family style dining I am linking this to Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge
Wordless Wednesday – Wanaka Lake Tree – 29
WANAKA, NEW ZEALAND
Tuesday Streetart: 3 Faces – 81
This is a streetart in Christchurch Central city. No idea who the artist is, so if anyone has a clue, I would also like to find out.
A snapshot from Akaroa
Making friends with the alpacas at the Shamarra Alpacas in Akaroa. This is just an hour away from Christchurch, New Zealand I am linking this to Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday
First Glimpse of Christchurch
Touchdown …Christchurch, New Zealand. All of these public art were taken at the airport. I am linking this to Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge
Wordless Wednesday – Montserrat – 28
MONTSERRAT, CATALONIA, SPAIN
Chairs & Benches in Monochrome
The theme for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge from Brian is Chair or Chairs. Here are some that I found from my travels . BUDAPEST GIRONA BARCELONA PRAGUE SYDNEY MONTSERRAT LONDON LISBON EDINBURGH
Tuesday Streetart: Traffic Signal Boxes & more – 78
Hobart is a vibrant and artistic city, something I’ve experienced firsthand. One of the best ways to see its creativity is through its street art, especially the painted traffic signal boxes. So far, over 100 signal boxes have been transformed into unique works of art, adding colour and character to the city. Leave it to…