Winter is almost upon us. So far it has been relatively mild, but Wellington can be deceptive in that regard. Though the thermometer may register as much as six or seven degrees, winter in the area can produce a sense of wet misery that seems much colder.
Japanese Maple – last colour of the season
The last colours of autumn linger with us. A few more days or even a windy day will see the last of the colour on our Japanese maple fall to the ground.
tiny jeweller in the centre of its universe
Despite my whining, we have had a good string of still days. On such a cool damp day, the best jewellery show in town is staged by the tiniest of crafts-people. This dew-covered web is about the size of a small plate. I think the spider at the centre is a garden orbweb, but would welcome expert advice if I am wrong.
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If you are an arachnophobe, look away for a moment while I get closer. This specimen is about 5mm in size.
Lowry Bay
Continuing with the theme of calmness, I have been making a lot of images at nearly water level, and you can see just how still the harbour has been. This one is on the beach at Lowry Bay.
Day’s Bay wharf
A few kilometres further South, the Days Bay wharf caught my eye as the sun headed inexorably towards night.
Loma brings her catch home
On my way home from there I paused at Pt Howard as the fishing vessel Loma returned to its berth after what the following flock of gulls obviously regard as a successful trip.
