1922 Steam roller.
Aveling and Porter was a British agricultural engine and steam roller manufacturer. Thomas Aveling and Richard Thomas Porter entered into partnership in 1862, developed a steam engine three years later in 1865.... more
Leratiomyces ceres (Redlead Roundhead)
Redlead roundhead is an attractive fungus easily recognised by its orange, slimy cap and dark gills. It can be found growing in large clusters on woodchip mulch.
"Duzgo" NZ made.
The, um, unusual looking vehicle was developed and produced as the ideal off-road farm vehicle, by two brothers trading as the Duzgo Car Company, of Whataroa in Westland New Zealand.It performed so well on thei... more
King Boletes. (Boletus edulis)
The King Bolete is a very popular, delicious, meaty mushroom that grows all over the world. It has many names such as king, cep, porcini, steinpilz, penny bun and many others. It is apparently a complex of clos... more
Auckland skyline
Auckland, based around 2 large harbours, is a major city in the north of New Zealand’s North Island. In the centre, the iconic Sky Tower has views of Viaduct Harbour, which is full of superyachts and lined with... more
White heron,(Egretta alba modesta)
A rare bird.Rare in New Zealand, with a population of just 100–120 birds, the elegant white heron or kōtuku (Ardea modesta) is nevertheless common in India, Japan, China and Australia, where it is known as the ... more
South Island robin (Petroica australis australis)
The New Zealand robin/toutouwai is a sparrow-sized bird found only in New Zealand...They are friendly and trusting, often coming to within a couple of metres of people. The people themselves are not always the ... more
Harley Davidson Cafe. Les Vegas.
After 19 years, the Strip’s Harley-Davidson Cafehas closedfor good. . Possessing an impressive longevity for a non-resort restaurant in the heart of the Strip, the cafe has witnessed the rise of the Bellagio, t... more
Lycoperdon pyriforme,(Pear shaped puffball)
Lycoperdon pyriforme, commonly known as the pear-shaped puffball or stump puffball, is a saprobic fungus present throughout much of the world. Emerging in autumn, this puffball is common and abundant on decayin... more
Panaeolus sphinctrinus - (Hoop petticoat)
Panaeolus sphinctrinus - Hoop Petticoat .FAMILY: Coprinaceae.GENUS: Panaeolus.SPECIES: Sphinctrinus.COMMON NAMES: Ink Caps, Hoop-Petticoat, ..Panaeolus sphinctrinus features a cap of 1-5 cm across that is conic... more
Beach fishing. Philippines
A community of people helping each other pulling in a fishing net with fish to share with each other. Currimao beach.Philippines.
The black swan (Cygnus atratus)
The black swan (Cygnus atratus) is a large waterbird, a species of swan, which breeds mainly in the southeast and southwest regions of Australia. The species was introduced to New Zealand in the 1860s.[2] Withi... more
Schizophyllum commune (Split gill)
Schizophyllum commune is a common species of fungus in the genus Schizophyllum. It was initially described as a morphological species of global distribution and then revealed to be a species complex encompassin... more
Cladonia asahinae. (pixie cup lichen)
Cladonia asahinae (commonly known as the pixie cup lichen)..A club lichen, this species is typically found on acidic soil on rotting wood, moss or humus that covers tree bases. Its definitive feature is that it... more
Spotted shag. (Stictocarbo punctatus)
The spotted shag/parekareka is a medium-sized, grey-blue marine shag with a long, slender bill and yellow-orange feet. Adult breeding birds have small black spots on their back and wings...Spotted shags/parekar... more
Mount Cook. NZ
Aoraki / Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand. Its height since 2014 is listed as 3,724 metres (12,218 feet), down from 3,764 m (12,349 ft) before December 1991, due to a rockslide and subsequent e... more
OOCL SAVANNAH.
OOCL SAVANNAH (IMO: 9404871) is a Container Ship registered and sailing under the flag of Hong Kong.Gross tonnage is 40168 and deadweight is 50490.. Built in 2010 by SAMSUNG HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO., LTD..Length ov... more
Silvereye (Zosterops lateralis)
Silvereye (Zosterops lateralis) were self introduced in the 1800s and now have a wide distribution throughout New Zealand. They have made the forest their home and are now among the most common bird in suburbia... more
Lake Wakatipu. New Zealand.
The most scenic drive in the region, driving the Glenorchy Road is an absolute must do! This 45 minute journey takes you along the edge of Lake Wakatipu, through native Beech Forest, past steep rocky cliffs and... more
Zion National Park. Utah.
Zion National Park is a southwest Utah nature preserve distinguished by Zion Canyon’s steep red cliffs. Zion Canyon Scenic Drive cuts through its main section, leading to forest trails along the Virgin River. T... more
Batu Caves.Kuala Lumpur.
Batu Caves, one of Kuala Lumpur’s most frequented tourist attractions, is a limestone hill comprising three major caves and a number of smaller ones. Located approximately 11 kilometres to the north of Kuala Lu... more
Las Vegas Skyline.
The Las Vegas Skyline is one of the most recognizable cityscapes in the country. Along Las Vegas Boulevard, also known as The Strip, dozens of astonishing architectural wonders can be seen—these are primarily t... more
Crepidotus versutus. ( evasive agaric)
Crepidotus versutus, commonly known as the evasive agaric, is a species of fungi in the family Crepidotaceae. It is saprobic on wood, like other Crepidotus species, but it can also decompose herbaceous forest l... more
The Moorhouse Range. Mt Cook NP. NZ
Mount Sefton (Māori: Maukatua) is a mountain in the Moorhouse Range of the Southern Alps of New Zealand, between The Footstool and Mount Brunner, just north of the Hooker Range. It has a height of 3,157 metres ... more
Kotuku, White heron,( Egretta alba modesta,)
Kotuku, White heron, Egretta alba modesta,. ..A large white heron with a long yellow bill, long dark legs and a very long neck. When breeding, the bill becomes grey-black and long filamentous plumes develop, ma... more
An Alpine Landscape NZ
Why visit Mount Cook and Lake Pukaki?.View is from Peters lookout..Mount Cook is New Zealand’s highest mountain at a towering 3,754 meters (12,316 ft) and an icon on the South Island of New Zealand, so no visit... more
Giant Fruit Sculpture - Cromwell, New Zealand
Cromwell located Central Otago in the Otago region of New Zealand. The town is known for the many fruit orchards surrounding it. The fruit sculpture was presented to the town by the local Rotary Club on 3-2-199... more
USS Missouri. Pearl Harbour.
Weighing over 58,000 tons and measuring just under 900 feet from bow to stern, the USS Missouri is a hulking, awe-inspiring behemoth of a ship. A true force to be reckoned with in her prime, today, the now peac... more
Victoire LPG Tanker.
IMO: 9321885.MMSI: 371008000.Call Sign: 3EAT6.Flag: Panama [PA].AIS Vessel Type: Tanker.Gross Tonnage: 3759.Deadweight: 3854 t.Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 86m × 16m.Year Built: 2005.Status: Active.
New Zealand Dotterel. (Charadrius obscurus)
New Zealand dotterel..The New Zealand Plover, Red-breasted Plover, or New Zealand Dotterel (Charadrius obscurus) is an endangered species found only in certain areas of New Zealand.
Blue duck/whio. NZ
The blue duck/whio is only found in New Zealand. It is a nationally vulnerable species and faces a risk of becoming extinct..The blue duck is one of a handful of torrent duck species worldwide. It is a river sp... more
USS Missouri. Pearl Habour.
USS Missouri (BB-63) ("Mighty Mo" or "Big Mo") is a United States Navy Iowa-class battleship and was the third ship of the U.S. Navy to be named in honor of the U.S. state of Missouri. Missouri was the last bat... more
Bryces Canyon National Park. Utah.
Bryce Canyon National Park, a sprawling reserve in southern Utah, is known for crimson-colored hoodoos, which are spire-shaped rock formations. The park’s main road leads past the expansive Bryce Amphitheater, ... more
Merino sheep. NZ
The Merino is a type of sheep known for having some of the finest and softest wool of any breed. Physically, Merinos can be recognized by their crimped fleece and distinctive facial features, along with the lar... more
Mount Sefton. Mt Cook NP. NZ
Mount Sefton. is a mountain in the Moorhouse Range of the Southern Alps of New Zealand, just 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) south of Aoraki / Mount Cook. To the south lies Mount Brunner, and to the north The Footstool,... more
Pied Shag (Phalacrocorax varius)
Of the world's 36 species of shag 12 are found in New Zealand and 8 of these are endemic. Members of the shag family belong to three groups based on the colour of their feet: black, yellow or pink. The Pied sha... more
On the road to the Alps. NZ
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Heritage Park Calgary.
Heritage Park Historical Village is a historical park located in Calgary, Alberta. The Park has two operating seasons. The Historical Village is open from May long weekend to Thanksgiving long weekend. Open wee... more
Wolf's milk slime. (Lycogala epidendrum,)
Wolf's milk slime is a slime mould with a small (diameter to 1.5 cm) ball- or cushion-shaped fruiting body. It varies greatly in colour depending on age, from the greyish-pink colour of the immature specimens ... more
Jolly boating weather..
Summer or winter, glide along the tranquil Avon River in Christchurch, as a skilled punter in traditional Edwardian attire propels you slowly along the water.
M&M's World. Las Vegas.
Red, Green and Yellow are just a few of the recognizable M&M characters you'll see when you visit M&M’s World at the Showcase Mall next to the MGM Grand Hotel. This unique 28,000 square-foot entertainment-retai... more
Basket Fungi.
Ileodictyon cibarium is a saprobic species of fungus in the family Phallaceae. It is endemic to New Zealand, where it commonly known as the basket fungus or the white basket fungus, alluding to the fruiting bod... more
MV Ikatere. NIWA.*
A versatile inshore vessel, "RV Ikatere". is equipped with high-precision multibeam and sub-bottom profiler transducers for surveying and mapping the seabed..Highly manoeuvrable, "Ikatere" is ideal for work in ... more
The Fountains of Bellagio.Las Vegas.
People stare at lots of free shows outside the hotels, but there's only one worth going to: the Bellagio fountains. Every half-hour between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., and every 15 minutes from then 'til midnight, an 8.... more
Lake Grassmere Saltworks | Marlborough, New Zealand
The pink to purple colour of the crystallisation ponds is caused by natural microscopic green algae that change to pink in the high salt concentration. The same phenomena gives the Red Sea its name. There are a... more
Banks Peninsula. New Zealand.
Banks Peninsula is a peninsula of volcanic origin on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It has an area of approximately 1,150 square kilometres and encompasses two large harbours and many smalle... more
The Grand Canyon. South Rim.
The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is the most visited location at Grand Canyon National Park. The Scenic views and vista's are what you are expecting and have been waiting a lifetime to see. The South Rim is op... more
Stinkhorn (Phallaceae)
The fruiting body of a stinkhorn fungus emerges from the ground as an egg-like structure. It then splits open, revealing a stalk with a number of coloured arms. . Stinkhorn fungi produce a smelly mucus mass ful... more
Amanita muscaria.
Amanita muscaria, commonly known as the fly agaric or fly amanita, is a mushroom and psychoactive basidiomycete fungus, one of many in the genus Amanita.
The pied shag,(Phalacrocorax varius,)
Pied shags mainly inhabit coastal habitats about much of New Zealand. Adults have the crown, back of the neck, mantle, rump, wings, thighs and tail black, although on close inspection the upper wing coverts are... more
Coop's Shot Tower. Melbourne Aust.
Surely one of the most-Instagrammed buildings in Melbourne, the Coop’s Shot Tower inside Melbourne Central. It was the tallest building in Melbourne's CBD until the mid-1940s, and has become one of the city’s m... more
Evening on Hong Kong harbour.
Situated between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula, Victoria Harbour, aks Victoria Bay, is the largest harbour in China and the third largest in the world, after San Francisco in the United States and Re d... more
Docking the "Europa 2". Port of Timaru.NZ
MS Europa 2 is a cruise ship operated by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, a German-based cruise line. She entered service in May 2013, and has since been named the number-one cruise ship in the world by the Berlitz .....Co... more
The white-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae)
The white-faced heron is New Zealand's most common heron, despite being a relatively new arrival to this country. It is a tall, elegant, blue-grey bird that can be seen stalking its prey in almost any aquatic h... more
VH-VFQ Jetstar Airways Airbus A320-232(WL)
Airframe Details.Construction Number (MSN) 5780.Aircraft Type Airbus A320-232(WL).First Flight 13. Sep 2013.Age 3.3 Years.Test registration D-AXAE.Production Site Hamburg (XFW).Airframe Status Active
Boeing 737-8FE (VH-YIO)— Virgin Australia
Aircraft B738 Reg No. VH-YIO .Age 4 years old.Model 737 Jet engines 2. First flight 23-07-12.Registered 06-08-12. Rollout 16-07-12. Delivered 06-08-12.Construction No. 38714. Line No. 4132 Series 8FE.ADSHEX 7C7... more
Canadian Goose. (Branta canadensis)
The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) is a large wild goose species with a black head and neck, white patches on the face, and a brown body. Native to arctic and temperate regions of North America, its migration... more
A6-EUH Emirates Airbus A380-861
Airframe Details.Construction Number (MSN) 220.Aircraft Type Airbus A380-861.First Flight 09. May 2016.Age 0.7 Years.Test registration F-WWAD.Production Site Toulouse (TLS).Airframe Status Active
MS Europa 2.
MS Europa 2 is a cruise ship operated by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, a German-based cruise line. She entered service in May 2013, and has since been named the number-one cruise ship in the world by the Berlitz ....Con... more
The white-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae)
The white-faced heron is New Zealand's most common heron, despite being a relatively new arrival to this country. It is a tall, elegant, blue-grey bird that can be seen stalking its prey in almost any aquatic h... more
Historic Akaroa Lighthouse.
The original Akaroa Lighthouse started operation on the headland of Akaroa Heads in 1880. One hundred years later, it was moved down to Akaroa Township, after being replaced by an automated light.
Northern royal albatross,( Diomedea sanfordi,)
The northern royal albatross is a huge white albatross with black upperwings. It usually mates for life and breeds only in New Zealand. Biennial breeding takes place primarily on The Sisters and The Forty-Fours... more
Loud mouthed Gull...
The familiar large gull throughout New Zealand. Adults have white head and underparts with black back, yellow bill with red spot near tip of lower mandible, and pale green legs. Juveniles are dark mottled brown... more
Victoire LPG Tanker.
IMO: 9321885.MMSI: 371008000.Call Sign: 3EAT6.Flag: Panama [PA].AIS Vessel Type: Tanker.Gross Tonnage: 3759.Deadweight: 3854 t.Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 86m × 16m.Year Built: 2005.Status: Active.
Channel markers Lyttleton Harbour.
Lyttelton Harbour / Whakaraupō is one of two major inlets in Banks Peninsula, on the coast of Canterbury, New Zealand; the other is Akaroa Harbour...Approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) in length from its mouth... more
A touching moment. NZ Fur Seals.
Arctocephalus forsteri, the New Zealand fur seal, southern fur seal or long-nosed fur seal, is a species of fur seal found around the south coast of Australia, the coast of the South Island of New Zealand,
Sydney's light rail.
Sydney's light rail network is owned by the NSW Government. Light rail services are operated by Transdev Sydney on behalf of Transport for NSW..The light rail network provides a unique public transport service ... more
The Canada goose (Branta canadensis)
The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) is a large wild goose species with a black head and neck, white patches on the face, and a brown body. Native to arctic and temperate regions of North America, its migration... more
MAPLE AMBITION.(Cargo )
General vessel information.Flag: Hong Kong SAR of China Length: 180 m x 30 m.IMO: .9760354.Draught.(min/avg/max): 5.5 m / 8.9 m /.10.7 m.MMSI: 477181800 Speed (avg./max): 11.5 kn.16.6 kn.Callsign: .VROT3.Year B... more
Red billed Gull. ( Larus scopulinus ). NZ
The red-billed is a native of New Zealand and is found throughout New Zealand, the Chatham Islands and Sub Antarctic islands...Animated gif of red billed gullThe red-billed Gull is small compared to other gull ... more
Tram 11: 'The Boxcar' Christchurch
Tram 11: 'The Boxcar' .This cheerful little red 28-seater, built in Philadelphia, U.S.A., served Dunedin for decades and came to Christchurch for restoration in the 1990s. Its seats run the length of the car, r... more
Boats for hire.
“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”
Shelby Daytona Coupe.
The Shelby Daytona Coupe (also referred to as the Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe) is an American sports-coupé related to the AC Cobra roadster, loosely based on its chassis and drive-train. It was built for auto ra... more
Moeraki Boulders, New Zealand
The Moeraki Boulders are a group of very large spherical “stones” on Koekohe Beach near Moeraki on New Zealand’s Otago coast. These boulders are actually concretions that have been exposed through shoreline ero... more
Cornus florida (flowering dogwood)
Cornus florida (flowering dogwood) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cornaceae native to eastern North America and northern Mexico. An endemic population once spanned from southernmost coastal Maine... more
Port Lyttleton. NZ
Container cranes consist of a supporting framework that can traverse the length of a quay or yard on a rail track. Instead of a hook, they are equipped with a specialized handling tool called a spreader. The sp... more
Margaret Haggo. Dahlia.
Dahlia ‘Margaret Haggo’ (Dahlia). This genus has upright and bushy, early summer and early autumn flowering, tuberous, deciduous annuals and perennials. They bear pinnatifid or pinnatisect, mid green leaves and... more
BRITISH HARMONY. Oil tanker.
IMO: 9288813.MMSI: 232445000.Call Sign: MHMZ8.Flag: United Kingdom [GB].AIS Vessel Type: Tanker.Gross Tonnage: 29335.Deadweight: 46803 t.Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 183m × 32m.Year Built: 2005.Status: Active
DL MARIGOLD Bulk Carrier.
IMO: 9621170.MMSI: 373108000.Call Sign: 3EWS2.Flag: Panama [PA].AIS Vessel Type: Cargo.Gross Tonnage: 23494.Deadweight: 33752 t.Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 180m × 32m.Year Built: 2012.Status: Active
ITALICA.Research vessel.
The ITALICA is owned since 1990 by the Italian company Diamar. She is used used for the Italian Antarctic research program "Italiantartide" as a supply vessel, carrying goods, food, wine, technical materials fo... more
ANL ELINGA Container Ship.
IMO: 9433054.MMSI: 209828000.Call Sign: 5BTH3.Flag: Cyprus [CY].AIS Vessel Type: Cargo - Hazard A (Major).Gross Tonnage: 18326.Deadweight: 23359 t.Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 175.48m × 27.69m.Year Built: ... more
Prouduce market.Batac
Batac is a city in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. It is located in the northwest corner of .... The Batac City Public Market touted as one of the biggest in the region offers a wide array of goods -... more
THE PAOAY CHURCH: Ilocos Norte, Philippines
Paoay Church (also known as the St. Augustine Church in Paoay) is a historical church located in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. During the Philippine Revolution in 1898, its coral stone bell tower was used by the Katipun... more
Looks fast..is fast....Ford GT.
Carroll Shelby Museum. Las Vegas...The Ford GT is an American mid-engine two-seater sports car that was produced by Ford for the 2005 and 2006 model years. The designers drew inspiration from Ford's GT40 racing... more
MAPLE AMBITION ( Bulk Carrier)
MAPLE AMBITION (IMO: 9760354) is a Bulk Carrier registered and sailing under the flag of Hong Kong.Her gross tonnage is 23872 and deadweight is 35513..MAPLE AMBITION was built in 2015
Greenhood orchids (Pterostylis species)
Pterostylis is a genus of about 120 species of plants in the orchid family, Orchidaceae. Commonly called greenhood orchids, they are terrestrial, deciduous, perennial, tuberous, herbs found in Australia, New Ze... more
Aoraki / Mount Cook
Mt Cook, the tallest mountain in New Zealand, helped Sir Edmund Hillary to develop his climbing skills in preparation for the conquest of Everest..Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is home of the highest mountain... more
F-40PH locomotive. Grand Canyon Railway.
Hundreds of F40PH units were built, and many can be found in use on passenger, tourist and freight railroads today, such as CSX (on business trains), the Grand Canyon Railway, the Panama Canal Railway, and the ... more
Launching the boat. Philippines.
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Hallway Floor, The Venetian , Las Vegas,
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino is a five-diamond luxury hotel and casino resort located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, United States, on the site of the old Sands Hotel. Designed by KlingStubbins... more
Taiaroa Head Lighthouse Otago Peninsula
As you make your way around the point into the harbour of the Otago Peninsula off the South Island of New Zealand, you will come across the Taiaroa Head Lighthouse that sits high on a steep rock cliff...Back in... more
Northern Royal Albatross,
The northern royal albatross is a huge white albatross with black upperwings. It usually mates for life and breeds only in New Zealand. Biennial breeding takes place primarily on The Sisters and The Forty-Fours... more
George Washington. Mt Rushmore.South Dakota.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a massive sculpture carved into Mt. Rushmore in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. Completed under the direction of Gutzon and Lincoln Borglum from 1927–1941, the sculpt... more
ADRIA ACE Vehicles Carrier
IMO: 9446881.MMSI: 311003900.Call Sign: C6XA8.Flag: Bahamas [BS].AIS Vessel Type: Cargo.Gross Tonnage: 41009.Deadweight: 12300 t.Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 176m × 31m.Year Built: 2009.Status: Active
Caesars Palace. Las Vegas.
Caesars Palace is a AAA Four Diamond luxury hotel and casino in Paradise, Nevada, United States, situated on the west side of the Las Vegas Strip, between Bellagio and The Mirage. It is one of the most prestigi... more
Harley-Davidson Cafe. Las Vegas.
After 19 years, the Strip’s Harley-Davidson Cafe is closing for good at the end of the month. Possessing an impressive longevity for a non-resort restaurant in the heart of the Strip, the cafe has witnessed the... more
Stinkhorn Fungus.
The fruiting body of a stinkhorn fungus emerges from the ground as an egg-like structure. It then splits open, revealing a stalk with a number of coloured arms. This species, Anthurus archeri, is growing in a c... more
ITALICA General Cargo Vessel.
IMO: 7942075.MMSI: 247002200.Call Sign: ICSI.Flag: Italy [IT].AIS Type: Cargo.Gross Tonnage: 5825.Deadweight: 6080 t.Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 130.33m × 17.3m.Year Built: 1981.Status: Active
Russell Lupins. Lake Tekapo. NZ
For about 4-5 weeks at the end of each year, the center of New Zealand’s South Island bursts into color — purples and pinks and blues and yellows sprout up along lake sides and in riverbeds in Mackenzie Country... more
Grand Canyon view point.
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the state of Arizona in the United States. It is contained within and managed by Grand Canyon National Park, the Kaibab National Forest, ... more