ANL WARATAH., Bernard Spragg Photo
Flag: Liberia. Length: 294 m x 32 m.IMO: 9326794.Draught (min/avg/max): 0.1 m / 10.3 m /17.5 m.MMSI: 636091052 Speed (avg./max): 12.9 kn.23.1 kn.Callsign: A8IY2.Year Built: 2005.Gross Tonnage: 54809. Deadweight... More
The Australasian crested grebe.
The Australasian crested grebe has a fine, sharp bill, slender neck and head with a distinctive black double crest. Their cheeks have chestnut frills, fringed black. Their legs are set well back on their bodies... More
Shaggy parasol., Bernard Spragg Photo
The shaggy parasol is a large and conspicuous agaric, with thick brown scales and protuberances on its fleshy white cap. The gills and spore print are both white in colour. Its stipe is slender, but bulbous at ... More
Rowan Blossom., Bernard Spragg Photo
The rowans or mountain-ashes are shrubs or trees in genus Sorbus of family Rosaceae. They are native throughout the cool temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, with the highest species diversity in the m... More
Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada.
Valley of Fire is located in the Mojave Desert approximately 58 miles Northeast of the Las Vegas Strip. Valley of Fire is the oldest Nevada State Park and was dedicated in 1935. Valley of Fire State Park cove... More
Coprinopsis laanii, Bernard Spragg Photo
Domain: Eukaryotic.Kingdom: Fungi.Division: Basidiomycota.Class: Agaricomycetes.Order: Agaricales.Family: Psathyrellaceae.Genus: Coprinopsis.Species: C. laanii.Scientific name: Coprinopsis laanii.Synonyms: Copr... More
Geastrum saccatum. (earth star)
Geastrum saccatum, commonly known as the rounded earthstar, is a species of mushroom belonging to the Geastrum genus. It has a worldwide distribution and is found growing on rotting wood..Geastrum saccatum is a... More
Osteospermum,(African daisies), Bernard Spragg Photo
Osteospermum, or African daisies made a big splash in display gardens in the 1990s. They looked a little like daisies and they are in the Asteraceae family, along with Shasta daisies and zinnia. But when Africa... More
Warden's House (Alcatraz Island)
The Hoe House was the home of the wardens of the federal penitentiary on Alcatraz Island, off San Francisco. It is located at the northeastern end of the Main Cellblock, next to Alcatraz Lighthouse. The 3-floor... More
Pied Shag. NZ. (Phalacrocorax varius,)
The pied shag is found exclusively in Australia and New Zealand, wintering along the whole coast and inland in both countries.Shags are swift underwater swimmers, with a sharp hooked beak to help them catch fis... More
OOCL DALIAN.(Container ship). Bernard Spragg photography
MO: 9445526.MMSI: 477627800.Call Sign: VRFW9.Flag: Hong Kong [HK].AIS Vessel Type: Cargo.Gross Tonnage: 40168.Deadweight: 50464 t.Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 260.05m × 32.25m.Year Built: 2009.Status: Active
SPIRIT OF CANTERBURY Container Ship .
IMO: 9319557.MMSI: 512423000.Call Sign: ZMCT.Flag: New Zealand [NZ].AIS Vessel Type: Cargo.Gross Tonnage: 9910.Deadweight: 14003 t.Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 148m × 24m.Year Built: 2005.Status: Active
Approaching storm. Lyttleton. NZ
Lyttelton is a port town on the north shore of Lyttelton Harbour, at the north-western end of Banks Peninsula and close to Christchurch, on the eastern coast of the South Island of New Zealand
Coprinellus micaceus., Bernard Spragg Photo
Has a creamy or fawn cap with glistening particles over the surface on young fruit bodies. These disappear or wash off with age. .Common name: Mica ink-cap, Glistening ink-cap.Found: Grasslands.Substrate: Berri... More
Campanella species., Bernard Spragg Photo
Campanella species 1..These are thin and delicate, maybe 1cm diameter. They are a pale blue-grey colour and were found on rotten twigs.
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
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
The Venetian Las Vegas. Bernard Spragg photography
View of the outside Gondola rides from second floor balcony just outside the casino.
STENA PROVENCE.Oil/Chemical Tanker
IMO: 9299135.MMSI: 310497000.Call Sign: ZCDR3.Flag: Bermuda [BM].AIS Vessel Type: Tanker.Gross Tonnage: 36168.Deadweight: 65125 t.Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 182.9m × 40m.Year Built: 2006.Status: Active
Fishing boats quayside., Bernard Spragg Photo
A wharf, quay, staith or staithe is a structure on the shore of a harbor or on the bank of a river or canal where ships may dock to load and unload cargo or passengers. Such a structure includes one or more ber... More
Spotted Shags. NZ, Bernard Spragg Photo
The spotted shag 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...A distinctive curved broad white... More
TSS Earnslaw. Queenstown. NZ - Public domain image of a steam boat
The TSS Earnslaw is a 1912 Edwardian vintage twin screw steamer plying the waters of Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand. .Construction started: July 4, 1911.Launched: February 24, 1912.Length: 51 m.Draft: 2.1 m.Build... More
Dermocybe canaria.(Canary Webcap)
Dermocybe canaria, "Canary Webcap"is a rare, brightly coloured species found in SE Australia and NZ, mycorrhizal with eucalypts. Cap and stem are bright yellow, cap to 80 mm, convex, umbonate, Stem often has a ... More
Urban Art Christchurch., Bernard Spragg Photo
Street artists from all over the world have created new colourful work on walls in Christchurch's city centre, attracting thousands of people.
Margaret Haggo.Dahlia., Bernard Spragg Photo
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
Rocky shore. Lake Tekapo. NZ. Bernard Spragg photography
Lake Tekapo is the second-largest of three roughly parallel lakes running north–south along the northern edge of the Mackenzie Basin in the South Island of New Zealand.
Not quite on the level... - Victorian era public domain image
When asked, "What is the World's steepest street?", most people would reply, "The zig-zag one in San Franciso" or "The one Steve McQueen had a car chase on in the film Bullit". They would both be referring to ... More
Sanja Festival participant.Asakusa., Bernard Spragg Photo
Sanja Matsuri ("Three Shrine Festival"), or Sanja Festival, is one of the three great Shinto festivals in Tokyo. It is considered one of the wildest and largest.[1] The festival is held in honor of Hinokuma Ham... More
Clathrus archeri ( octopus stinkhorn)
Clathrus archeri (synonyms Lysurus archeri, Anthurus archeri, Pseudocolus archeri), commonly known as octopus stinkhorn, or devil's fingers, is a fungus which like most fungi has a global distribution. The youn... More
Hoodoos Of Bryce Canyon. Bernard Spragg photography
Hoodoos. Fairy chimneys. Earth pyramids. Tent rocks. They have many different names, but these strange badland rock formations are one and the same, and they can be found in various iterations across the planet... More
Urban angles., Bernard Spragg Photo
Stephen Avenue is a major pedestrian mall in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The mall is the portion of 8 Avenue SW between 4 Street SW and 1 Street SE. ..The street is known for some of Calgary's finest res... More
Cordyline australis. (cabbage tree) NZ
The cabbage tree is one of the most distinctive trees in the New Zealand landscape, especially on farms. They grow all over the country, but prefer wet, open areas like swamps..Growing 12 to 20 metres high, cab... More
Tourist Attraction - Centre Street Bridge,Calgary.
The Centre Street Bridge, built 1915-1916, is a concrete bridge with four arched spans and upper and lower traffic decks. It is ornamented by a pair of kiosks at each end topped by lion sculptures. The bridge c... More
Smooth Ink Cap (Coprinus atramentarius)
Smooth Ink Cap (Coprinus Atramentarius) This common fungus grows on buried wood, and is typically found on the edge of woodlands paths and old treestumps, often found in groups. This type of fungus grows to be ... More
Foster Traction Engine., Bernard Spragg Photo
William Foster & Co Ltd was an agricultural machinery company based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England and usually just called "Fosters of Lincoln." The company can be traced back to 1846, when William Foster pu... More
M&M's World. Las Vegas.. Bernard Spragg photography
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
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
Victoire LPG Tanker., Bernard Spragg Photo
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.
Caesars Palace. Las Vegas.. Bernard Spragg photography
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
Grand Canyon view point.. Bernard Spragg photography
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
Narcissus poeticus., Bernard Spragg Photo
Narcissus poeticus was one of the first daffodils to be cultivated, and is frequently identified as the narcissus of ancient times. It is also often associated with the Greek legend of Narcissus. It is the type... More
Starling (Sternus vulgaris), Bernard Spragg Photo
The Starling was introduced to New Zealand between the 1860’s and 80’s. It was brought in for practical reasons rather than sentimental reasons, as it was judged to be a bird well-suited to a drastically change... More
The greylag goose (Anser anser)
The greylag goose (Anser anser) is a bird in the waterfowl family Anatidae. It has mottled and barred grey and white plumage and an orange beak and legs. A large bird, it measures between 74 and 91 centimetres ... More
Spirit of Canterbury. Port Lyttleton. NZ
Container ship..The ship SPIRIT OF CANTERBURY (IMO: 9319557, MMSI: 512423000) is a Container ship registered in New Zealand. The vessel SPIRIT OF CANTERBURY has a deadweight of 9910 tonnes and was built in 2005... More
Panaeolus sphinctrinus., Bernard Spragg Photo
FAMILY: Coprinaceae.GENUS: Panaeolus.SPECIES: Sphinctrinus.COMMON NAMES: Ink Caps, Hoop-Petticoat, Petticoat Mottlegill, Warai-take (Japanese, ‘laughing mushroom’), Hsiao Ch’un (Chinese, ‘laughing mushroom’)..P... More
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, mainly on the back. In flight, the white heron t... More
Cruising Milford Sound NZ. Bernard Spragg photography
Every moment spent in Milford Sound is uniquely beautiful and truly awe-inspiring. Whether you cruise Milford Sound, catch a scenic flight or paddle the fiord by kayak, there is something for everyone.
The wharf Akaroa.NZ., Bernard Spragg Photo
The small seaside township of Akaroa simply oozes charm. Nods to its history as a French settlement are everywhere, with pretty French-named streets, lined with historic cottages cloaked in roses. While away th... More
Scarlet Swallowtail., Bernard Spragg Photo
Swallowtail butterflies are large, colorful butterflies in the family Papilionidae, and include over 550 species.Though the majority are tropical, members of the family inhabit every continent except Antarctica... More
The Clipper (Parthenos sylvia). Bernard Spragg photography
The Clipper (Parthenos sylvia) is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in South and South-East Asia, mostly in forested areas. The Clipper is a fast flying butterfly and has a habit of flying with its wings f... More
Phormium tenax. NZ Flax.. Bernard Spragg photography
New Zealand flax is one of the country’s most distinctive native plants. It has sword-shaped leaves 1–3 metres long that grow in a fan shape. In spring, birds – particularly tūī – flock to feed on the nectar of... More
Hanazono shrine. Shinjuku. Tokyo., bronze
The Hanazono Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. This shrine was founded in the mid-17th century. Wikipedia
Bolete fungi., Bernard Spragg Photo
Mushroom-like fruiting body, fleshy, but with pores underneath, rather than gills. Most species are mycorrhizal. Those which are found under exotic trees have been introduced along with their hosts, those in na... More
Asakusa Mikoshi.Japan., Bernard Spragg Photo
Sanja Matsuri "Three Shrine Festival", or Sanja Festival, is one of the three great Shinto festivals in Tokyo. It is considered one of the wildest and largest.[The festival is held in honor of Hinokuma Hamanar... More
Deep in The Grand Canyon.. Bernard Spragg photography
This full day adventure begins in Williams, Arizona where you’ll board our coach or van. As you relax in our spacious, comfortable seats, you’ll travel along one of the last remaining stretches of the original ... More
Red and White Fleet. San Francisco
Founded in 1892, the family-owned Red and White Fleet is San Francisco's original sightseeing adventure and only multilingual sightseeing cruise. All of Red and White Fleet's cruises depart from Pier 43½ at the... More
TSS Earnslaw., Bernard Spragg Photo
The TSS Earnslaw is a 1912 Edwardian vintage twin screw steamer plying the waters of Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand...Owner: Real Journeys.Builder: McGregor and Company, Dunedin.Laid down: 4 July 1911.Launched: 2... More
Historic Streetcars in San Francisco No.1079
This car’s exterior commemorates Detroit, which operated PCC streetcars from 1947 to 1956..While Detroit prided itself as the home of modern vehicle design, the Detroit Department of Street Railways (DSR) staye... More
"Sadko" - Bow Valley Square - Calgary, Alberta
Sadko is a sculpture that was created by Sorel Etrog from Romania which is deisgned to represent Japanese culture. The sculpture is located at Bow Valley Square in downtown Calgary, Alberta.
Rural Decay Alberta., Bernard Spragg Photo
One of my favourite photography themes is decay. There are some great urban and rural subjects across Alberta.
TSS Earnslaw. Queenstown NZ - Public domain image of a steam boat
The TSS Earnslaw is a 1912 Edwardian vintage twin screw steamer plying the waters of Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand. It is one of the oldest tourist attractions in Central Otago, and the only remaining commercial... More
KOWHAI (Sophora spp.)., Bernard Spragg Photo
Kōwhai are small woody legume trees within the genus Sophora that are native to New Zealand. There are eight species, with Sophora microphylla and S. tetraptera being the most recognised as large trees. Their ... More
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
The Venetian, Las Vegas. - Fresco, public domain photogrpaph
The spirit of Italy is alive in The Venetian resort, complete with frescos, plenty of pasta, canals, gondolas and strolling performers. The hotel offers spacious, beautifully appointed suites, an impressive ups... More
The Fountains of Bellagio. Las Vegas.
In a city with an exploding volcano, the world’s tallest Ferris Wheel, and a hotel shaped like a pyramid, the fountains at the Bellagio have set themselves apart as the undisputed ultimate Las Vegas iconic land... More
PUKEKO (Porphyrio porphyrio)., Bernard Spragg Photo
Also known as the swamp hen, this is the most commonly encountered of the five living species of the rail family native to New Zealand, the others being the closely related takahe or Notornis, weka, banded rail... More
The "urban jungle" Christchurch NZ
This mural of elephants in on a wall on Manchester Street. Artist is Owen Dippie
Spotted Shag. New Zealand.. Bernard Spragg photography
Stictocarbo S. punctatus..The Spotted Shag or Parekareka is endemic to New Zealand. It was originally classified as Phalacrocorax punctatus, but since there are many points of difference between the types, incl... More
Honey Mushroom (Armillaria novae-zelandiae)
Has a cap which is slimy when fresh. .Common name: Honey Mushroom.Found: Native and introduced hardwoods and softwoods.Substrate: Wood.Spore: WhiteHeight: 100 mm.Width: 60 mm.Season: Autumn.Edible: Unknown
The Frankton Arm. Lake Wakatipu. NZ
Lake Wakatipu is an inland lake in the South Island of New Zealand. It is in the southwest corner of the Otago Region, near its boundary with Southland. Lake Wakatipu comes from the original Māori word Whakatip... More
The Moeraki Boulders NZ. Bernard Spragg photography
The Moeraki Boulders are geological marvels, exposed by erosion of sedimentary rocks laid down from 65 to 13 million years ago. They are formed by the gradual precipitation of calcite in mudstone over 4 million... More
Iris Gee Rose., Bernard Spragg Photo
Iris Gee..This upright tall bush has flowers that look like silk. Creamy buff blooms that repeat well and cuts very nicely for the vase. This is a sport of the popular 'Liverpool Echo'.
Wolf-fart Puffball, Stump Puffball (Lycoperdon pyriforme)
Lycoperdon is a genus of puffball mushrooms. The genus has a widespread distribution and contains about 50 species.In general, it contains the smaller species such as the pear-shaped puffball and the gem-studde... More
San Francisco Bay cruise. Bernard Spragg photography
Departing from the heart of historic Fisherman’s Wharf at Pier 43½, cruise alonside the San Francisco’s remarkable cityscape and view the lively neighborhood of North Beach, the famous swimming clubs of Aquatic... More
The white-capped albatross (Thalassarche cauta steadi)
The white-capped albatross (Thalassarche cauta steadi) is a mollymawk that breeds on the islands off of New Zealand. Not all experts agree that this form should be recognized as a separate species from the shy ... More
Abandoned in Alberta., Bernard Spragg Photo
One of my favourite photography themes is decay. There are some great urban and rural subjects across Alberta.
Prairie Sentinels – Nanton Alberta
The Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre, a museum located in Nanton Alberta, showcases the once common prairie sentinel. These buildings, at one time, could be found all across the west – near every town i... More
‘Margaret Haggo’ (Dahlia), Bernard Spragg Photo
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
Clathrus archeri.Devils fingers., Bernard Spragg Photo
When it come to creepy looking plants, Clathrus archeri has creeps to spare. Commonly known as Devils Fingers (or the rather less scary name of Octopus Stinkhorn), it is a native to Australia and Tasmania, alth... More
Mycena., Bernard Spragg Photo. Bernard Spragg photography
Mycena is a large genus of small saprotrophic mushrooms that are rarely more than a few centimeters in width. They are characterized by a white spore print, a small conical or bell-shaped cap, and a thin fragile stem.
Shaggy Parasol. (Chlorophyllum rhacodes)
The shaggy parasol is a large and conspicuous agaric, with thick brown scales and protuberances on its fleshy white cap. The gills and spore print are both white in colour. Its stipe is slender, but bulbous at ... More
Gymnopilus junonius., Bernard Spragg Photo
Gymnopilus junonius is a large and colourful wood-rotting species that occurs in small groups at the bases of dead broad-leaf trees and occasionally conifers from spring through to early winter. When seen in fu... More
ITALICA.Research vessel., Bernard Spragg Photo
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
Evening light at the pond.. Bernard Spragg photography
The Styx Mill Conservation Reserve is another beautiful wetland worth visiting. The light gravel paths are accessible and there’s a nice walk around the lake, including picnic tables for stopping to take in the view.
Black Swan.(Cygnus atratus). Bernard Spragg photography
The black swan is a large waterbird, a species of swan, which breeds mainly in the southeast and southwest regions of Australia. The species was hunted to extinction in New Zealand,[citation needed]but later r... More
Icon "The Tree"Lake Wanaka. NZ, public domain photograph
A bit of an icon and some may say cliche’ photograph is Wanaka’s lonely Willow tree. Submerged under water for most of it’s life the tree appears to float on the lake creating a unique photographic composition.... More
BOUGAINVILLE. Oil/Chemical Tanker
IMO: 9581693.MMSI: 538005240.Call Sign: V7CC5.Flag: Marshall Is [MH].AIS Type: Tanker.Gross Tonnage: 29980.Deadweight: 50626 t.Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 183m × 32.2m.Year Built: 2013.Status: Active..Rea... More
Old Lower Shotover Bridge. Queenstown. NZ
Situated 10 kilometres from Queenstown (off highway 6), the Old Lower Shotover Bridge was built in 1871 and offers foot traffic eye-catching 360 panoramic views of the Shotover River...The original bridge was w... More
Hypholoma brunneum., Bernard Spragg Photo
Hypholoma brunneum (Strophariaceae) is a species known from Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, and Argentina, which grows on wood in small clusters.
Shipping. Port Lyttleton. NZ. Bernard Spragg photography
Lyttelton Port..Lyttelton has long been the main port of the Canterbury / Christchurch area, having been opened in 1877 by the Lyttelton Harbour Board, later becoming the Lyttelton Port Company with the introdu... More
Lake Wanaka Otago.NZ, Bernard Spragg Photo
Lake Wanaka is located in the Otago region of New Zealand, at an altitude of 300 metres. Covering an area of 192 km2 (74 sq mi),[citation needed] it is New Zealand's fourth largest lake,[1] and estimated to be ... More
Pied Shag NZ. (Phalacrocorax varius)
This large black-and-white shag is often seen individually or in small groups roosting on rocky headlands, trees or artificial structures. In regions where it occurs it can usually be readily seen about harbour... More
Amazing Milford Sound. NZ. Bernard Spragg photography
Milford Sound runs 15 kilometres inland from the Tasman Sea at Dale Point (also named after a location close to Milford Haven in Wales) - the mouth of the fiord - and is surrounded by sheer rock faces that rise... More
Tutuko River Fiordland National Park NZ
The Tutoko River is a river in New Zealand, a tributary of the Cleddau River.
Back country road.NZ, Bernard Spragg Photo
Lord of the Rings scenery on Hakatere Potts Rd.The journey to Edoras begins at Mt. Somers down the Ashburton Gorge Road and takes about 40 minutes one-way driving at about 50 km/h (31 mph) from Hakatere: 20 min... More
Castle Hill Canterbury. NZ. Bernard Spragg photography
Castle Hill is a location and a high country station in New Zealand's South Island. It is located at an altitude of 700 metres, close to State Highway 73 between Darfield and Arthur's Pass. It is private proper... More
Wheat fields. New Zealand.. Bernard Spragg photography
New Zealand produces close to one million tonnes of cereal grains each year, predominantly wheat, barley and maize. These crops are used to produce high quality ingredients for New Zealand’s food industry, cont... More
Canadian Geese. Lake Tekapo. NZ
Canada geese were introduced as a game bird into New Zealand in 1905.They were protected under the Wildlife Act of 1953 and the population was managed by Fish and Game New Zealand who culled excessive bird numb... More
Rural landscape., Bernard Spragg Photo
Public domain free photos
Alcea.(Hollyhock), Bernard Spragg Photo
Alcea, commonly known as hollyhocks, is a genus of about 60 species of flowering plants in the mallow family Malvaceae.They are native to Asia and Europe..Hollyhocks are annual, biennial, or perennial plants us... More