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My ongoing weekly photography challenges. I'm always on the lookout for colour, light, patterns and reflections.

You can check out my previous practice at https://alightfilledlens.wordpress.com
Tanya x

28/03/2026

This blackbird loves just sitting in the birdbath 😌

08/03/2026

A beautiful day in Aucks, so took the camera out for a whirl 📷
Sunrise was a total disappointment, took a couple of ok shots at Onehunga, and an underwhelming sunset at Pt Chev. Thank goodness for the pōhutukawa trees to add interest.

22/01/2026

After more than 30 years of holidays in Athenree & Waihī Beach, I finally stopped to walk in the Karangahake Gorge. I went early in the morning to avoid the crowds.
The gold mine remnants make it even more interesting. Photo opportunities were pretty tricky due to the shadows. There’s only a couple of shots I’m happy with but I’m determined to post more regularly in 2026.
Feeling grateful that I was able to enjoy these walks and views before the terrible weather, flooding and road closures.

19/01/2026

2025 wrap up 📸 Last year was another year of not getting out with the camera much. I’m feeling a bit despondent and I think I’m losing my mojo 😔 Maybe 2026 will be better (if I make it a priority, and do a couple of courses again).
Anyhoo, I’ve chosen 12 of my fav shots from the year - plenty of sunrises, water and reflections.

20/07/2025

I ventured down to North Wharf and Westhaven Marina a couple of days after my last sunrise wander. Although the sunrise didn’t wow me, it was beautifully calm so there was plenty of opportunity for reflections.

09/07/2025

I was hoping for a beautiful sunrise last weekend for a visit to one of my favourite spots for reflections. It started to rain on my arrival but stopped in time to get these. Although I didn’t get the sunrise colours I was hoping for, the reflections were still pretty good.

06/07/2025

A long weekend in NP - Coastal Walkway sunrise, Matariki Festival of Light, Taranaki Maunga, Pukekura Park.

18/04/2025

Spent a relaxing few days in Raglan last week. Stunning mornings, bright blue skies and sea, and my first time at Warēinga (Bridal Veil Falls). I had thought I would just go to the top viewing deck but it was so high! Too scary for me so had to face the 261 steps down (and back up) - definitely worth it!

03/02/2025

The sunflower fields at sunset 🧡 we definitely picked a great night for it. I particularly like the sunset heads silhouetted against the sky.

02/02/2025

The new butterfly house at Franklin Farm is so good! 🧡 What beauties the Monarchs are.
Butterflies are tricky things to capture especially in the breezy conditions but I’m generally happy with most of these. I’ve tried to do a bit of focus and a bit of blur in a few shots to add interest too.

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