Heidi Padain Photography

Heidi Padain Photography A visual narrator who captures fleeting moments with every tool at her disposal.

There are three fantail chicks in this nest. Any day now, I'm expecting to see some significant pushing and shoving 😁©He...
15/12/2025

There are three fantail chicks in this nest. Any day now, I'm expecting to see some significant pushing and shoving 😁

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Construction work is underway. 😍©Heidi Padain Photography. All rights reserved. Permission is required for reproduction....
10/11/2025

Construction work is underway. 😍

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13/02/2025

Tui warfare at the watering hole 😁

Four eggs in the nest require sitting on, but Mr. and Mrs. Thrush have opted for a Nikau tree, shedding its outer leaves...
08/02/2025

Four eggs in the nest require sitting on, but Mr. and Mrs. Thrush have opted for a Nikau tree, shedding its outer leaves to promote new growth. The nest is quite exposed.

This might not end well. That said, it's near our deck rail, which is well-lit at night. Potentially, the ruru can easily spot the rats and stoats. The ruru might inadvertently safeguard the nest. Here's hoping.

This is a bit rude! The big feathery bloated kereru arrives at the pool, drapes itself across most of it, and then falls...
28/01/2025

This is a bit rude! The big feathery bloated kereru arrives at the pool, drapes itself across most of it, and then falls asleep. 🤣

18/01/2025

Happy tui

Woven flax. A few years ago I was on a long walk, and I kept coming across these along the path, so I took photos of the...
17/11/2024

Woven flax.

A few years ago I was on a long walk, and I kept coming across these along the path, so I took photos of them. As I neared the end of the walk, I came across a Maori gentleman who had walked way ahead of me. He had been stopping and doing this 🙂

What does Māori weaving symbolize?
Weaving is a living art form passed down from the ancestors and a strong symbol of the survival of Māori culture. The Kete, for example, is used in everyday life as a basket or bag - also used to hold/carry food. It can also represent a container of knowledge and wisdom.

I took this image in 2015. The war on words is just as, if not more poignant today
14/11/2024

I took this image in 2015. The war on words is just as, if not more poignant today

Queenie exploring the poppies during golden hour.
20/01/2024

Queenie exploring the poppies during golden hour.

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