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Signs of Christmas!
12 Dec 2009We know that Christmas is almost upon us when our Pohutukawa tree starts to flower. It almost always times it so that it is covered with scarlet blooms by Christmas Day. This year the tree looks like it will have a great display.
Our pohutukawa tree, 10 Dec 2009
The buds look as if they’re ready to explode:
Or, moving in a bit closer:
And closer still:
It’s even possible to find one or two well ahead of the others. Here’s one of them:
I’ll keep you posted!.
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This blog presents the images and observations of someone who has had a long and successful career, ranging from heavy engineering to environmental sciences, from paper machines to marine biology.
The digital revolution has enabled Graeme Robertson to devote much of his time to a rediscovered passion, photography. His images have won national competitions and been published in magazines and newspapers.
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1 Response to Signs of Christmas!
Edward
December 12th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Stunning photos – great shots Graeme. I want to see them in person when I go to Nelson :)