#2065 ... The Place to Be

Wellington this morning ... MAGIC ... image by the man himself, Jonny Mole from Chilli. THANKS

#2064 .... A Special Pink Day

Wellington Anniversary weekend seems to be a popular date for weddings ... while acting as a driver for one and waiting while the ceremony took place in the Rose Gardens ... this group were already on to the photo stage ... great colours and everyone enjoying the moment. Rose Gardens.

#2063 ... Tar Circles

Very challenging to make crop circles in the middle of the city ... so the road repair team have improvised and created "tar circles". Lambton Quay

#2062 ... Oriental Bay - Roseneath

From Oriental Bay and upward to Roseneath ... Wellington hills and houses.

#2061 ... Window dressing

Getting ready for yet another clothing sale. Lambton Quay

#2060 ... Someone has lost their trolley

The supermarket trolley that is well travelled ... and it has ended up at the beach by the Freyberg Pool. ... no doubt the supermarket scouts will find it and see that it gets back home ... probably from New World Chaffers.

#2059 ... Summer ???

Misty rain today ... not like summer at all except it's not cold. Ngaio, Wellington.

#2058 ... Windy Again

Great weather most of the time ... however also great variability ... today started out misty and then turned windy ... not cold though. A great day for the seagulls and those seeking some really fresh air! Oriental Bay

#2057 ... Grass Carpet

Midland Park's grass is a magnet on a hot summers day ...and who says we don't need green space in the middle of our cities.

#2056 ... Tri-Sale

We had sales before Christmas, during and now after ... and they're still going on. Hunter Street.

#2055 ... Greens of Summer

Summer food is all about fresh and tasty salads ... yes we do eat with our eyes.

#2054 ... Artist, Politician & Otherwise a Creative Gentleman

Visited Mike while travelling back to Wellington ... Mike Ward a Nelson Artist has worked as a self employed artist for most of his adult life. He is very aware of the issues facing both small business people and those in the creative industries. Mike continues to work as a self-employed artist & craftsperson, illustrator, sculptor and jewellery maker and can be spotted Saturday mornings at his stall at the Nelson market. Mike has used his skills in practical ways to support many campaigns such as those to reduce waste, recycle and generally persuade people to live richly and well. Mike also designed the illustration for Nelson's new manhole covers. Wearable Art Work Mike is a regular entrant and a Supreme Award winner at the World of Wearable Art Awards. He first entered in 2001 with 'Sir Edmonds' winner of the 'Man Unleashed' section and has kept on entering. An artist... A lifetime of making lovely stuff Nelson Arts Council Chairman Illustrator of Manhole covers, bus logos and assorted leaflets logos and publications Supreme winner of the World of Wearable Arts Active in keeping historical buildings Supporter of Sculpture Symposia Jewellery maker... 25 years street stall holder

#2053 ... Passing Through

Passing through Mapua, Nelson on the way back to Wellington ... summer at the wharf, fishing, swimming,just hanging out.

#2052 ... Summer fruit

Love summer and the fruit ... and there is plenty around at present.

#2051 ... Brownie Points

The ladies have the morning to themsleves, while the fathers earn some "Brownie Points" by looking after the young babies ... well done guys!! ... or maybe it's payback for playing up the night before !

#2050 ... Hungry Name

Yachts and boats have all sorts of interesting names ... this un-nautical one is quite unusual.

#2049 ... Out & About

Activity at Oriental Bay ... walking, running, swimming ... and just enjoying the smell of the sea.

#2048 ... Working Holiday

Well that's the holidays sorted ... repainting the boat hull... paint, roller pan, rest chair and hull, ready and waiting. Evan's Bay marina

#2047 ... Flagged

Colourful flag mural ... more street art, Kilbirnie.

#2046 ... Oriental Bay Panorama

Oriental Bay ...looking towards the CBD ... a windless day, not many people, MAGIC!
Please note that this was taken a couple of days back ... the Wellington wind returned in avengence and disrupted the NY fireworks celebrations last night ... so savour this calm view of what the harbour can be ... just hard to plan it though.