A pair of Waratahs.. Bernard Spragg photography
Waratah..An erect shrub which can grow to 4 metres, with dark green leathery leaves from 13 to 25 cm in length..The beautiful flowers are actually individual flowers grouped in rounded heads from 7 to 10 cm in ... More
Abraham Darby., Bernard Spragg Photo
In early summer, ‘Abraham Darby’ bears large, deeply cupped blooms in shades of pink, apricot and yellow and, in spite of their size, they continue to be produced for the remainder of the season. They have a ri... More
Laccaria proxima., Bernard Spragg Photo
Laccaria is a genus around 75 species of fungus found in both temperate and tropical regions of the world
Proud as a Peacock.. Bernard Spragg photography
Interesting Peacock Facts:.Male peafowl is called peacock while female is called peahen..They are one of the largest flying birds. Their length (including tail) can reach 5 feet. They can weigh between 8-13 pou... More
Zebra., Bernard Spragg Photo. Bernard Spragg photography
Plains zebras have a wide range in east and southern Africa. They usually live in treeless grasslands and savanna woodlands and are absent from deserts, rainforests, and wetlands. This species’ habitat is shrin... More
Coral Princess, Bernard Spragg Photo
Coral Princess is one of just two cruise ships in the Princess fleet specially built to sail through the Panama Canal! Ninety percent of her staterooms offer ocean views, with 700 balconies available, perfect ... More
Willows standing bare., Bernard Spragg Photo
Willows all have abundant watery bark sap, which is heavily charged with salicylic acid, soft, usually pliant, tough wood, slender branches, and large, fibrous, often stoloniferous roots. The roots are remarkab... More
Sunset pastures., Bernard Spragg Photo
White horses are born white and stay white throughout their life. White horses may have brown, blue, or hazel eyes. "True white" horses, especially those that carry one of the dominant white (W) genes, are rare... More
Amanita muscaria.Fly agaric.., Bernard Spragg Photo
Fly agaric toadstool.Amanita muscaria, commonly called fly agaric or less often fly mushroom, is a basidiomycete mushroom of the genus Amanita..The original white-spotted red toadstool, it is one of the most re... More
Teddy Dahl. Dahlia., Bernard Spragg Photo
Dahlias are considered one of the most spectacular garden flowers. There is a great variety of form in dahlias, from the showy dinner-plate size to the bright, little single ones...Dahlias are natives of the mo... More
Tourist Attraction - Paoay Church. UNESCO site.
St. Augustine Church, or more popularly called Paoay Church, in Ilocos Norte is one of the the oldest churches in the Philippines and is among the major attractions of Ilocos Norte...Built of coral blocks and s... More
Cablecar turnaround.San Francisco., Bernard Spragg Photo
Stand awhile at Powell and Market Sts and spot arriving cable-car operators leaping out, gripping the trolleys' chassis and slooowly rotating the car atop a revolving wooden platform. Cable cars can't go backwa... More
1935 Ford.two door., Bernard Spragg Photo
The 1935 Ford was a thorough refresh on the popular V8-powered Ford. The four-cylinder Model A engine was no longer offered, leaving just the 221 CID (3.6 L) V8 to power every Ford car and truck. The transverse... More
Blechnum NZ Fern., Bernard Spragg Photo
Blechnum novae-zelandiae, commonly known as palm-leaf fern or kiokio, is a species of fern found in New Zealand. It can often be found growing in clay soil on embankments and roadsides..The red colouring in the... More
Russell Lupins.Standing Tall., Bernard Spragg Photo
In New Zealand, where it is known as the Russell lupin, Lupinus polyphyllus is classed as an invasive species[citation needed and covers large areas next to roadsides, pastures and riverbeds, especially in the ... More
Southern New Zealand Fur Seal.. Bernard Spragg photography
Kekeno (Arctocephalus forsteri) are members of the Otariidae family of pinnipeds, fin-footed carnivorous marine mammals. They are distinguished by visible external ears and hind flippers which rotate forward..T... More
Pelican portrait. (Pelecanus conspicillatus)
The pelican is generally an enormous bird with some species gaining a wingspan of well over 3meters. Other species of pelican are much smaller but these smaller species of pelican tend to live on land rather th... More
Shell Gas pumps., Bernard Spragg Photo
It's the 1930s, it's dusk and the tank on your Chevy pickup is almost empty. Off in the distance, you see a reassuring glow, a rainbow of dark green, yellow, red and blue that gets stronger the closer you get t... More
The Routemaster Bus., Bernard Spragg Photo
The Routemaster bus was an icon which has run in London for over 50 years. The design of this bus was way ahead of its time and just right for the travelling conditions in London. It outlived much newer buses d... More
Blackeyed Susans., Bernard Spragg Photo
Black-eyed Susans are flowering plants that grow over three feet tall. They have green leaves up to six inches long...Black-eyed Susans grow in open woods, gardens, fields, and roadsides. They grow quickly in j... More
North American Aviation P51-D Mustang
The Mustang was an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during WWII, the Korean War and other conflicts...Built by North American Aviation in 1940 it was first flown operationally by... More
Gymnopilus., Bernard Spragg Photo
This impressive mushroom is found growing in dense clusters on stumps and logs of both hardwoods and conifers--and a number of associated species names are found growing in a dense cluster, as well. These speci... More
Hericium coralloides., Bernard Spragg Photo
Hericium coralloides can be found as a solitary clump or in clustered clumps on dead hardwood logs and stumps, sometimes in huge patches that can be seen from quite some distance. It is recognized by its short... More
Suntec City Tower, Bernard Spragg Photo
Suntec City Tower is a commercial property located at 9 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore
Avro Lancaster Bomber., Bernard Spragg Photo
The Avro Lancaster is a British four-engined Second World War heavy bomber designed and built by Avro for the Royal Air Force (RAF). It first saw active service with RAF Bomber Command in 1942 and, as the strat... More
Tricholomopsis, Bernard Spragg Photo
Tricholomopsis is a genus of fungi closely related to the large genus Tricholoma. Its best known member and type species is Tricholomopsis rutilans. The name means appearing like Tricholoma.
MG VA 1938, Bernard Spragg Photo
The MG VA, or MG 1.5 Litre as it was originally marketed, was produced by the MG Car company between February 1937 and September 1939 and was the smallest of the three sports saloons they produced in the late 1... More
Bristol 403 and Yellow Cord.. Bernard Spragg photography
The Bristol 403 is a luxury car which was produced between 1953 and 1955 by British manufacturer Bristol Aeroplane Co. (whose car division later became Bristol Cars). The 403 was the third of the eventual five ... More
Madagascan Day Gecko, Bernard Spragg Photo
A bright-green jewel of the forest, the Madagascan giant day gecko is a charming master of disguise with velcro-like feet and a distinctive voice...Most comfortable in hot and humid climates, the Madagascan gia... More
Feeding koi carp. Shenzhen.. Bernard Spragg photography
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1931 L.29 Cord. Bernard Spragg photography
The Cord L-29 was created by Errett Loban Cord, who also designed the Auburn Speedster and Model J Duesenberg.
Mural Les Mills Building.. Bernard Spragg photography
Another outstanding piece of wall art as part of the RISE Festival in Christchurch NZ
Mums car park..., Bernard Spragg Photo
Parking is not too tight in Christchurch for this Mini Cooper.
MiG-15., Bernard Spragg Photo. Bernard Spragg photography
The MiG-15 made its first combat appearance, over Korea, in November of 1950. For the next three years, the MiGs, most often flown by Soviet pilots, would contest the United States Air Force for air superiority... More
USS Arizona Memorial, Bernard Spragg Photo
The USS Arizona Memorial, located at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, marks the resting place of 1,102 of the 1,177 sailors and Marines killed on the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 Decembe... More
Discus fish., Bernard Spragg Photo
Symphysodon, colloquially known as discus, is a genus of cichlids native to the Amazon River basin. Discus are popular as aquarium fish and their aquaculture in several countries in Asia is a major industr
Fishing boat. Ketchikan. Alaska.
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Australasian crested grebe., Bernard Spragg Photo
The Australasian crested grebe is majestic and distinctive diving bird that is usually seen on the southern lakes of New Zealand where it breeds. It has a slender neck, sharp black bill and head with a distinct... More
Sea Anemone, Bernard Spragg Photo
Sea anemones are a group of water-dwelling, predatory animals of the order Actiniaria. They are named for the anemone, a terrestrial flower. Sea anemones are classified in the phylum Cnidaria, class Anthozoa, s... More
Street scene Hong Kong.. Bernard Spragg photography
Streets are usually extremely crowded, and traffic jams are a common phenomenon for everybody in Hong Kong. Parking spots are nearly impossible to find and very expensive. High fuel costs and annual vehicle lic... More
Cairns Birdwing, Bernard Spragg Photo
The Cairns Birdwing (Ornithoptera euphorion) is a species of birdwing butterfly endemic to northeastern Australia, and is Australia's largest endemic butterfly species. Other common names include Cooktown Birdw... More
Dizzy yet ?, Bernard Spragg Photo
Umbrellas are now a consumer product with a large global market. As of 2008, most umbrellas worldwide are made in China, mostly in the Guangdong, Fujian and Zhejiang provinces. The city of Shangyu alone had mor... More
Calceolaria. (Ladies Purse), Bernard Spragg Photo
Calceolaria, also called lady's purse, slipper flower and pocketbook flower or slipperwort, is a genus of plants in the Calceolariaceae family, sometimes classified in Scrophulariaceae by some authors. This gen... More
Grand Canyon., Bernard Spragg Photo
Desert View Drive is a scenic route to the east of Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim which follows the rim for 25 miles (40 km) out to the Desert View Watchtower and East Entrance. Along the way, six develo... More
Leucospermum cordifolium.South Africa., Bernard Spragg Photo
Although Leucospermum cordifolium is part of the Proteaceae family, it looks rather different to any other members of the family. It is called the pincushion due to its unique shape and structure, as well as th... More
Autumn Calgary Alberta, Bernard Spragg Photo
This is an amazing park located in the city of Calgary. Many pathways and small paths. No human destruction in the park which is very good and nice to see in a big city. It is a great place for a walk, bike or ... More
The Peak. Hong Kong.. Bernard Spragg photography
The Peak Tower is located at an elevation of 396 m, 156 m below the summit of Victoria Peak. Because the architects sought a design which would be prominent on the skyline but would not interrupt the natural li... More
The Heritage Village Calgary.. Bernard Spragg photography
Heritage Park Historical Village is a historical park located in Calgary, Alberta. The park is located on 127 acres (51 ha) of parkland on the banks of the Glenmore Reservoir, along the city's southwestern edge... More
Christchurch Earthquake.2011, Bernard Spragg Photo
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Zebra., Bernard Spragg Photo. Bernard Spragg photography
Plains zebras have a wide range in east and southern Africa. They usually live in treeless grasslands and savanna woodlands and are absent from deserts, rainforests, and wetlands. This species’ habitat is shrin... More
Indian Ringnecked Parrot. (Psittacula krameri)
If not given sufficient attention, the Indian Ring Neck may become unfriendly and disobedient. In order to maintain their friendly personalities and tameness, regular handling and socialization are a must for t... More
Tasmanian devil, Bernard Spragg Photo
The Tasmanian devil is a carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae, now found in the wild only on the Australian island state of Tasmania.
Icon High and the Mighty. HK, public domain photograph
Hong Kong skyscrapers are an icon of the city. There is nowhere in the world that has more skyscrapers; no, not even New York or up and coming Dubai. There are several different ways of counting a skyscraper bu... More
QVB Sydney (11), Bernard Spragg Photo
The Queen Victoria Building, is a late nineteenth-century building designed by the architect George McRae in the central business district of Sydney, Australia
Douglas DC-3 and Lockheed Model 10 Electra
The Douglas DC-3 is a fixed-wing propeller-driven airliner. Its speed and range revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s. Its lasting impact on the airline industry and World War II makes it one of t... More
Didgeridoo, Bernard Spragg Photo
The didgeridoo is a wind instrument developed by Indigenous Australians of northern Australia around 1,500 years ago and still in widespread use today both in Australia and around the world. It is sometimes de... More
Gold on the Shotover River. NZ. Bernard Spragg photography
The Shotover River is located in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. The name correctly suggests that this 75-kilometre long river is fast flowing, with numerous rapids.
Tuatara., Bernard Spragg Photo. Bernard Spragg photography
The tuatara is a reptile that is endemic to New Zealand which, though it resembles most lizards, is part of a distinct lineage, order Rhynchocephalia
Gentoo Penguin. (26), Bernard Spragg Photo
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Durham Methodist Church., Bernard Spragg Photo
The Durham Street Methodist Church in Christchurch was the earliest stone church constructed in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand. It is registered as a "Historic Place – Category I" by the New Zealand Histo... More
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is considered as one of the most beautiful mosques in the Asia Pacific. This mosque is named after the 28th Sultan of Brunei, Omar Ali Saifuddien III, who initiated its co... More
Temple of 10.000 Buddhas HK.. Bernard Spragg photography
Built in the 1950s, this quirky temple actually contains more than 10,000 Buddhas. Some 12,800 miniature statues line the walls of the main temple and dozens of life-sized golden statues of Buddha’s followers f... More
More Mt Cook Lilies ((Ranunculus lyallii)
The Mount Cook lily (Ranunculus lyallii) is one of New Zealand’s most well known alpine plants. Its flowering image has been used on postcards, stamps and even as a logo on the side of aircraft. Nowhere is it m... More
Fox Glacier NZ (15). Bernard Spragg photography
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Peacock (8), Bernard Spragg Photo
Peacocks are large, colorful pheasants (typically blue and green) known for their iridescent tails. These tail feathers, or coverts, spread out in a distinctive train that is more than 60 percent of the bird’s ... More
Gaints House Akaroa (8). Bernard Spragg photography
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1950 Custom bulit Turner Diesel
New Zealand Farming
McCormick Deering 1927, Bernard Spragg Photo
New Zealand Farming
Samson 1, Bernard Spragg Photo. Bernard Spragg photography
New Zealand Farming
1914 Delage, Bernard Spragg Photo
Delage was a French luxury automobile and racecar company founded in 1905 by Louis Delage in Levallois-Perret near Paris; it was acquired by Delahaye in 1935 and ceased operation in 1953.
Austin Healey, Bernard Spragg Photo
Austin-Healey was a British sports car maker. The marque was established through a joint-venture arrangement, set up in 1952 between Leonard Lord of the Austin division of the British Motor Corporation ...
Chevolet (4), Bernard Spragg Photo
Antic cars collection
The Shotover Jet. (10). Bernard Spragg photography
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1960 Chevrolet Impala, Bernard Spragg Photo
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Juneau 1, Bernard Spragg Photo. Bernard Spragg photography
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Dolphin at play 1. Bernard Spragg photography
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Dolphin at play 6. Bernard Spragg photography
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Koi carp (27), Bernard Spragg Photo
Aquarium fish collection
Koi carp (2), Bernard Spragg Photo
Aquarium fish collection
Icon Bollards Geelong Australia (5), public domain photograph
No visitor to Geelong’s magnificent waterfront precinct can miss the whimsical bollards that stretch from Rippleside to Limeburners Point. Painted by local artist Jan Mitchell, the bollards have become an icon ... More
Horse Ploughing show., Bernard Spragg Photo
Ploughs were initially human powered, but the process became considerably more efficient once animals were pressed into service. The first animal powered ploughs were undoubtedly pulled by oxen, and later in ma... More
Horse Ploughing (5), Bernard Spragg Photo
The plough (UK) or plow (US; both /ˈplaʊ/) is a tool (or machine) used in farming for initial cultivation of soil in preparation for sowing seed or planting to loosen or turn the soil. Ploughs are traditionally... More
Catholic Cathedral Christchurch, Bernard Spragg Photo
The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (popularly known as the Christchurch Basilica) is located in the city centre of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Christc... More
Totem poles and masks. (21). Bernard Spragg photography
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"Between the earth and the Sky", Calgary
On the plaza is a mythic landscape: a cone of local rundle stone is a reference to the mountains; overscaled bronze ammonites a hidden landscape exposed. Standing on top, between earth and sky, are two bronze f... More
1927 GMC Delivery van (before 1920)
1927 GMC Sedan Delivery Van..The Imperial Bank of Canada had a fleet of maroon-coloured express vehicles that travelled between some of its branches. Different vehicles were used for different purposes, some to... More
Family of man Calgary.. Bernard Spragg photography
This statue (or set of statues) is called "The Family of Man". It is outside Calgary Board of Education offices (Calgary Education Centre). The address is 515 Macleod Trail S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada. These... More
King penguin Calgary Zoo.. Bernard Spragg photography
The king penguin is the second largest species of penguin at 70 to 100 cm tall and weighs 11 to 16 kg. In size it is second only to the emperor penguin
Gouldian Finch., Bernard Spragg Photo
The Gouldian Finch, (Erythrura gouldiae), also known as the Lady Gouldian Finch, Gould's Finch or the Rainbow Finch, is a colourful passerine bird endemic to Australia.
Burma Star., Bernard Spragg Photo
Beautiful flowers collection
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
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
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
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
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
Chapel of the Holy Cross (Sedona, Arizona)
The Chapel of the Holy Cross is a Roman Catholic chapel built into the buttes of Sedona, Arizona, run by the Diocese of Phoenix, as a part of St. John Vianney Parish in Sedona....The chapel was inspired and com... More
Hypholoma brunneum., Bernard Spragg Photo
Hypholoma brunneum is a wood-rotting fungus grows on decaying wood usually in dense clumps, possibly only in Australia-NZ. It has a brown to dark brown cap, to 60 mm, with whitish scales towards the margin. The... More
Dampier Bay Marina. Lyttleton.. Bernard Spragg photography
Located in the inner harbour of Lyttelton Port and the Dampier Bay Marina is a safe, all weather, all tide harbour. It is situated between the commercial activities Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) and an ... More
Walter Peak. Lake Wakatipu. NZ. Bernard Spragg photography
Walter Peak is a mountain located near Queenstown, New Zealand. It has a height of 1,800 metres. It is regularly visited by the TSS Earnslaw steamship, which takes passengers to the base of the mountain to visi... More