Westhaven Inlet Part 3

In: Photographic

19 Apr 2010

Westhaven Inlet is a remote part of New Zealand, with a wild, wind-swept coastline but tranquil scenes in the Inlet itself.  Here are some examples of what you will find there in the inlet, followed by some images from the ocean coast:

Maungarakau wharf

One small manuka (or kanuka?) survives in an improbable spot:

The rock strata make some interesting patterns

Over on the ocean shore, the effects of wave action create some odd creatures:

Vegetation was also affected by the elements, check out the lean on these:

Other plants had adopted a more aerodynamic approach

While just round the corner you find these wonderful, empty beaches:

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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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