New Zealand fur seals
Fur seals can be found all around the New Zealand coast. These shots are from the Otago Peninsula, taken rather late in the evening.
Cape Rienga
This year I intend to include regular posts of my images, along with some background descriptions. Why not start in the very far north: Cape Rienga? The approaches to this northernmost point in New Zealand are characterised by wonderful beaches, beautiful coves like this:
Small dramas in ‘The Cut’
A strong northerly blew up on the weekend, coinciding with an outgoing tide. That’s usually a recipe for some reasonably large waves at the entrance to Nelson harbour. There were very few boats out, people had obviously heard the weather forecast. There was a bit of entertainment for watchers on the hill, however.