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
Sprirt of Canterbury and Tug Blackadder.
Vessel SPIRIT OF CANTERBURY (IMO: 9319557, MMSI: 512423000) is a container ship built in 2005 and currently sailing under the flag of New Zealand. SPIRIT OF CANTERBURY has 141m length overall and beam of 23m. H... 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
Last Light Cecil Peak. Otago NZ
Cecil Peak is a mountain in the Wakatipu Basin, New Zealand and reaches a height of 1,978 metres. It is on the south side of Lake Wakatipu, south south-west of Queenstown and is highly prominent from around this area.
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
NINGPO General Cargo ., Bernard Spragg Photo
IMO: 9134658.MMSI: 477463600.Call Sign: VRMI5.Flag: Hong Kong [HK].AIS Type: Cargo - Hazard A (Major).Gross Tonnage: 16801.Deadweight: 22900 t.Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 183.91m × 25.3m.Year Built: 1997.... More
Days last light. Lake Tekapo.. Bernard Spragg photography
In photography, the golden hour (sometimes known as magic hour, especially in cinematography) is a period shortly after sunrise or before sunset during which daylight is redder and softer than when the Sun is h... More
Sun Princess. Auckland NZ.. Bernard Spragg photography
Sun-class cruise ship.Sun Princess is a Sun-class cruise ship built in 1995 and operated by Princess Cruises. At the time of her construction, she was one of the largest cruise ships in the world. Wikipedia.Len... More
The blue lupins., Bernard Spragg Photo
Russell Lupins in New Zealand..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... More
Walter Peak. Lake Wakatipu. NZ. Bernard Spragg photography
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Lake Wakatipu. NZ, Bernard Spragg Photo
The second largest of the southern glacial lakes, Lake Wakatipu is 48 miles long and up to 3 miles wide, and covers an area of 113 sq. miles. The lake is 1,017 ft above sea level, is 1,239 ft deep, and occupies... More
Open country. NZ, Bernard Spragg Photo
As the planet heats up environmentally and politically, it’s good to know that New Zealand exists. This uncrowded, green, peaceful and accepting country is the ultimate escape.
Margaret Haggo. Dalhia., 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
Evening. Lake Wanaka. NZ. Bernard Spragg photography
Lake Wanaka is located in the Otago region of New Zealand, at an altitude of 300 metres. Covering an area of 192 km², it is New Zealand's fourth largest lake, and estimated to be more than 300 m deep. Its name ... More
Blechnum novae-zelandiae,(palm-leaf fern )
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.. ..B. novae-zelandiae ha... More
Russell Lupin. Lake Tekapo.NZ. Bernard Spragg photography
Russell lupins.The many-coloured Russell lupins (.Lupinus polyphyllus). are a familiar feature of the roadsides in the.Upper Waitaki Basin. They were first introduced to New Zealand about 1930 by settlers of t... More
Moeraki Boulders. Otago. NZ.. Bernard Spragg photography
At Moeraki, 40 kilometres south of Oamaru, huge spherical boulders are scattered along the beach. Others can be seen emerging from the sandstone cliffs. Each boulder weighs several tonnes and is up to two metre... More
Allium Globemaster., Bernard Spragg Photo
The magnificent, spherical blooms of Allium 'Globemaster' are up to 15cm (6") across! Flowering only once in a season, the blooms are followed by skeletal seedheads for a spectacular autumn display. Undemanding... More
Postmans delight., Bernard Spragg Photo
In the early 1800's, most letters in the U.S. were taken to the post office to be mailed, and recipients had to retrieve their mail from the post office. It wasn't until 1863 that mail was delivered to homes of... More
Grand Marquis. Rhododendrons., Bernard Spragg Photo
Large deep green leaves enhance the large trusses of creamy white flowers with open early revealing a small purple eye. Evergreen.
Lest we forget..., Bernard Spragg Photo
The Shrine of Remembrance, located in Kings Domain on St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Australia was built as a memorial to the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I and is now a memorial to all Australi... More
Sydney Skyline from Darling Harbour.
More than 18 major office buildings will be replaced in Sydney’s CBD in the next two years, reports the Australian Financial Review...According to JP Morgan Analysts this equates to 325,000 square metres of off... More
Sydney Town Hall clock tower.. Bernard Spragg photography
Town Hall Clock..The Town Hall clock was manufactured by English clockmakers Gillet & Co in 1883 and installed into the tower the following year. Gillet & Co, which operated from Croydon, Surrey, had a fine rep... More
Sydney's light rail., Bernard Spragg Photo
Light rail network..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 publ... More
Rhododendron Nancy Evans, Bernard Spragg Photo
Yellow rhododendrons add warmth to the garden. While good yellow cultivars are less common than those of other colors, the GPP Rhododendron Advisory Committee recommends five cultivars for the coastal Pacific N... More
Whangarei Heads. Northland NZ. Bernard Spragg photography
Whangarei Heads is a locality and promontory on the northern side of the Whangarei Harbour in Northland, New Zealand. Whangarei is 29 km to the north-west, and Ocean Beach is 8 km to the south-east, with Taurik... More
Sydney Skyline., Bernard Spragg Photo, Sydney, NSW, Australia
One of the most spectacular things about Syndey is its Skyline. While on a ferry to any of the outer islands, you'll be graced with these spectacular views.
African daisy (Osteospermum), Bernard Spragg Photo
Native to South Africa, African daisy (Osteospermum) delights gardeners with a profusion of brightly colored flowers throughout the long summer blooming season. This tough plant tolerates drought, poor soil and... More
Golden Gate Bridge., Bernard Spragg Photo
Once called "the bridge that couldn't be built," today it is one the seven wonders of the modern world. This magnificent span, perhaps San Francisco's most famous landmark, opened in 1937 after a four-year stru... More
1956 Chevrolet Hood Mascot. - Art Deco public domain image
Mascots, as hood ornaments are known to our European cousins, were often exquisitely styled art deco creations. In the late 1920's and throughout the 30's and 40's elaborate hood ornaments were very popular wit... More
1941 Cadillac, Bernard Spragg Photo
1941 Cadillac..Although both the LaSalle and the V-16 were dropped, Cadillac nonetheless offered a wide range of restyled models for 1941. An eggcrate grille that would become a Cadillac trademark was new, as w... More
1937 Cord 812 1937.. Bernard Spragg photography
Cord was the brand name of an American automobile company from Connersville, Indiana, manufactured by the Auburn Automobile Company from 1929 through 1932 and again in 1936 and 1937...The Cord Corporation was f... 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.
1936 Lagonda SS, Bernard Spragg Photo
This 1936 Lagonda LG45 4½-Litre is a magnificent motor car, its chassis/engine number was only the second model produced in 1936 and as such the car was used as a factory demonstrator/runabout until it was sold... More
Oahu Landscape., Bernard Spragg Photo
Nuʻuanu Pali is a section of the windward cliff of the Koʻolau mountain located at the head of Nuʻuanu Valley on the island of Oʻahu. It has a panoramic view of the windward coast of Oʻahu.
Pride of Madeira., Bernard Spragg Photo
To describe Pride of Madeira's features as anything other than stunning doesn’t do the plant justice. You’ve probably heard the list of attributes before — purple flower spikes, mounding habit, low water use, c... More
Hookers Sea Lion NZ. Bernard Spragg photography
Hooker’s sea lion, also known as the New Zealand sea lion, is one of the rarest and most threatened sea lions in the world .. Adult males are dark blackish-brown in colour and have a distinct light mane that re... More
Slime mould., Bernard Spragg Photo
Are Slime Moulds really Fungi?..No, slime moulds are not fungi. They are members of the Kingdom Protozoa. They used to be included among the fungi because people found their dry fruiting structures in the woods... More
Autumn Hues., Bernard Spragg Photo
Autumn leaf color is a phenomenon that affects the normally green leaves of many deciduous trees and shrubs by which they take on, during a few weeks in the autumn season, various shades of red, yellow, purple,... More
Green Sea Turtle., Bernard Spragg Photo
Green turtles are found throughout the world, occurring primarily in tropical, and to a lesser extent, subtropical waters. The Hawaiian green turtle is genetically distinct from the other green sea turtle popul... More
A couple of strays.. Bernard Spragg photography
Stray cats can be a problem for the whole community, especially if they're not spayed or neutered.
Adenium. (Desert rose). FZ200. Bernard Spragg photography
Adenium is a genus of flowering plants in the dogbane family, Apocynaceae, first described as a genus in 1819. It is native to Africa and to the Arabian Peninsula
De Havilland DH89B Dominie.ZK AKY.
The de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide was a 1930s British short-haul biplane passenger airliner. It proved an economical and durable craft, despite its relatively primitive plywood construction..At the start of ... More
The Sultan Abdul Samad building.Malaysia.
The Sultan Abdul Samad Building is among Kuala Lumpur’s earliest Moorish-style buildings. It is set to the east of Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka) and the Royal Selangor Club, across from Jalan Sultan Hishamud... More
2006 Ferrari F430 F1.. Bernard Spragg photography
2006 Ferrari F430 Berlinetta F1 2dr Coupe Overview..The Ferrari F430 is part of the rich automotive performance history of the famous automaker. As the company's eight cylinder sports car, the F430 was recently... More
Elephant Rocks Otago., Bernard Spragg Photo
The Elephant Rocks are massive limestone formations sitting in a sea of grass on private farmland. The rocks were once sand at the bottom of the sea that accumulated 25 million years ago. These sediments were b... More
Currimao fishing boats.Philippines., Bernard Spragg Photo
The pristine white beaches of Pagudpud may now be getting a little bit of fame but Currimao is truly an undiscovered gem. Just a 20 minute drive from Laoag, its also pretty convenient for a quick trip to the be... More
The fish vendor. Ilocos Norte.. Bernard Spragg photography
Ilocos Norte, which is about 488 kilometers north of the Philippine capital of Manila, means two things to ordinary Filipinos – the late Philippine dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos who was born in the town of Sarra... More
Lica Maersk., Bernard Spragg Photo
LICA MAERSK.Container Ship Container Ship.IMO: 9190779.MMSI: 219981000.Call Sign: OWAY2.Flag: Denmark (DK).AIS Type: Cargo - Hazard C (Minor).Gross Tonnage: 50721.Deadweight: 63400 t.Length × Breadth: 266.34m ×... More
Kapurpurawan Rock Formation, Ilocos Norte
The Kapurpurawan rock formation is located on the rocky coast of Burgos, Ilocos Norte. It is known for its creamy white and streamlined limestone formations, which have been sculpted by different oceanic and we... More
MOL Destiny Container Ship.. Bernard Spragg photography
MOL (Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.) (Kabushiki-gaisha Shōsen Mitsui) is a Japanese transport company headquartered in Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The company's main area of operations is international shipping... More
Immaculate Conception Parish Church (Batac, Ilocos Norte)
History..In 1587, the Augustinians appointed Fr. Esteban Marin as the first prior of Batac. Another prior, Fr. Pedro de Vivar wrote the “Relacion” retelling Diego Silang's rise against the Spaniards in 1762. In... More
Happy Birthday Samantha...Paoay.
Motorized tricycles are a common means of passenger transport everywhere in the Philippines, except on busy major highways and very busy city streets, where they are used as public utility vehicles either plyin... More
Cape Bojeador Lighthouse., Bernard Spragg Photo
Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, also known as Burgos Lighthouse, is a cultural heritage structure in Burgos, Ilocos Norte, that was established during the Spanish Colonial period in the Philippines. It was first lit ... More
"Solar Star" Ferry to Central.HK
The charming Star Ferry boats have been faithfully carrying passengers from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon and back since 1888. While the two sides of Victoria Harbour are now connected by a world-class infrastruc... More
Waratah, Bernard Spragg Photo. Bernard Spragg photography
Waratah is an endemic, Australian genus of five species of large shrubs or small trees, native to the southeastern parts of Australia
Wind vane Calgary., Bernard Spragg Photo
Public art works on the streets of Calgary..These wind vanes are found on the southeast side of Bankers Hall along 9th Avenue in southwest Calgary, Alberta.
Boletus edulis., Bernard Spragg Photo
Boletus edulis, commonly known as the porcini (as well as penny bun, porcino or cep), is a basidiomycete fungus, and the type species of the genus Boletus. Widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere across E... More
A close "knit" group.. Bernard Spragg photography
A fleece, a woollen coat of a domestic sheep or long-haired goat, especially after having been sheared (but before being processed into yarn or thread).
Entoloma hochstetteri., Bernard Spragg Photo
Entoloma hochstetteri is a species of mushroom found in New Zealand and India. The small mushroom is a distinctive all-blue colour, while the gills have a slight reddish tint from the spores.
Paradise shelduck. (male), Bernard Spragg Photo
The paradise shelduck (Tadorna variegata) is a large goose-like duck endemic to New Zealand. It is a shelduck, a group of large goose-like birds which are part of the bird family Anatidae. The genus name Tadorn... More
Canadian Pacific Railway 2024. - Steam locomotive, Public domain image
Built in the 1940's, CPR 2024 was originally US Army 4076 and was never owned by Canadian Pacific Railway. In 1947, CPR 2024 and her sister CPR 2023 (US Army 4012) were sold as army surplus to Pacific Coast Ter... More
Tell me a Yarn.. Bernard Spragg photography
Yarn is a long continuous length of interlocked fibres, suitable for use in the production of textiles, sewing, crocheting, knitting, weaving, embroidery, and ropemaking. Thread is a type of yarn intended for s... More
Brunei. Land of contrast.. Bernard Spragg photography
The Sultanate of Brunei is wedged in between the two East Malaysian states of Sarawak and Sabah, with its northern shore facing the South China Sea. Brunei is a land of contrasts, especially the capital, Bandar... More
Tasman Sky.Cargo vessel., Bernard Spragg Photo
Vessel type:General Cargo.Gross tonnage:7,950 tons.Summer DWT:12,150 tons.Length:130 m.Beam:19 m.Draught:7.9 m
Northland Landscape., Bernard Spragg Photo
Ruakaka is a small township in the north of New Zealand approximately 30 kilometres south of Whangarei in the Bream Bay area. Originally a small beachside community, Ruakaka has seen development due to its prox... More
Kaikoura seascape NZ, Bernard Spragg Photo
Kaikoura's environment is truly spectacular – the village is caught between the rugged Seaward Kaikoura Range and the Pacific Ocean. In winter the mountains are covered with snow, adding to the drama of the landscape.
Silver eye.(Zosterops lateralis )
Also known as wax-eye or white-eye, Zosterops lateralis belongs to the widespread family Zosteropidae. New Zealand possesses one species which is a relatively recent arrival in this country from Australia. Perm... More
Entoloma hochstetteri., Bernard Spragg Photo
Entoloma hochstetteri is a species of mushroom found in New Zealand and India. The small mushroom is a distinctive all-blue colour, while the gills have a slight reddish tint from the spores. The blue coloring ... More
Rowan berries.FZ200, Bernard Spragg Photo
Most people believe, that Rowan Berries are poisonous. That is good for those, who know, that cooked Rowan Berries are not poisonous and that marmelade made of them is very delicious, because they can find lots... More
Dunedin. Early homes. Stuart St.
Dunedin architect Louis Salmond designed these homes, built for draper Daniel Haynes in 1901. One of Dunedin's three cable-car lines ran up Stuart Street.
Container wall. FZ200, Bernard Spragg Photo
After the Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011 authorities found a wide range of uses for shipping containers: as barriers to protect houses, vehicles and pedestrians from falling rocks and debris, as s... More
de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk
The de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk is a tandem, two-seat, single-engined primary trainer aircraft which was the standard primary trainer for the Royal Canadian Air Force, Royal Air Force and several other a... More
Among the Silver birches.. Bernard Spragg photography
Betula pendula (silver birch) is a species of tree in the family Betulaceae, native to Europe, though in southern Europe it is only found at higher altitudes.[citation needed] Its range extends into southwest A... More
Auckland waterfront., Bernard Spragg Photo
The Devonport Ferry connects Devonport with the Auckland CBD and is just a 12 minute trip. Whether you plan to stay in Devonport or are arriving for the day, the Ferry journey provides a great opportunity to vi... More
Passing Time 2010, Bernard Spragg Photo
Anton Parsons Passing Time sculpture...Passing Time is by Auckland-based sculptor Anton Parsons, a graduate of the University of Canterbury’s School of Fine Arts. The work consists of a twisting ribbon of rand... More
Christchurch Rebuild.Forte Health., Bernard Spragg Photo
Construction of a $40 million medical facility in Christchurch marks a world first in low-damage seismic-resistant design. It is the first New Zealand application of PREcast Seismic Structural System (PRESSS) t... More
Yangtze Eternal. Bulk carrier.. Bernard Spragg photography
Flag: Hongkong.Type: Bulk Carrier.IMO: 9584188.MMSI: 477899100.Call Sign: VRIT8.Gross Tonnage: 20969.DeadWeight: 32573.Length x Breadth: 180m x 28m.Year Built: 2011
Milford Sound. Fiordland.NZ, Bernard Spragg Photo
This is my office! As a tour coach driver I see scenes like this on a daily basis. To be able to drive the most beautiful country in the world is a great honour..Milford Sound is a fjord in the south west of Ne... More
Hygrocybe/Gliophorus, Bernard Spragg Photo
The waxcaps and woodwaxes include some of our most spectacular gilled fungi, but they are sensitive to pollution and nutrients; as a result, they usually disappear if land is treated with agricultural or arbori... More
Autumn colours., Bernard Spragg Photo
Autumn in New Zealand stretches from March through to April and May – a season of cooler yet settled weather that is marked with vibrant colour – red, gold, orange – and the fruits of the harvest.
Oamaru boat harbour.NZ, Bernard Spragg Photo
Oamaru Harbour closed to shipping in 1974 and is now a registered historic place. It’s the best place in the country to see how and why all New Zealanders once depended so heavily on sea transport.
Family of Horses, Calgary.. Bernard Spragg photography
Municipal square.Calgary .These horses were presented to The City of Calgary by.Spruce Meadows on behalf of the horse industry of Alberta..The stallion overlooking the mare and foal signifies the.bond and s... More
Ketchikan Creek Street Alaska.. Bernard Spragg photography
Visited by thousands of visitors every year, historic Creek Street Ketchikan Alaska is one of the most popular things to do in Ketchikan. The antique boardwalk on wooden pilings over Ketchikan Creek is home to ... More
Hubbard Glacier calving Alaska.
How does it feel when a monumental chunk of ice splits off a glacier and crashes into the sea? The sound is like thunder. The impact shoots water hundreds of feet into the air. You hold your breath as you catch... More
Cruising the Inside Passage BC. Bernard Spragg photography
This body of water is best known for inside passage cruises (or inner passage cruises, as some people call them). It is also a marine transportation route for goods travelling between Seattle and Alaska (and po... More
Basket Fungi., Bernard Spragg Photo
The basket is 15cm across and a member of the stinkhorn family Phallaceae, which includes some of the strangest fungi.The basket fungus forms a small puffball-like "egg" under the soil. The "egg" has a two-laye... More
The "Brill" Tram 178.New Regent St Christchurch.
Christchurch’s first mall....New Regent Street is made up of pastel-hued shops in Spanish Mission style terraced architecture..When it was established during the Depression, New Regent Street was an anomaly in ... More
Giraffe, Bernard Spragg Photo. Bernard Spragg photography
Why do so many people look up to giraffes—besides the obvious reason? The long and short of it is that they are a wonderful example of nature’s creativity. -
Bangkok water transport on the Chao Phraya river.
Truly, the River of Kings - as King Rama I named it - is the lifeblood of Bangkok. And not just because of this rich history. Around 50,000 people still use its ferries to get to each day. Slow barges bearing c... More
Bolbous bow., Bernard Spragg Photo
A bulbous bow is a protruding bulb at the bow of a ship located just below the normal waterline. As the ship moves through the water, the bulbous bow modifies the flow of water around the hull, thereby reducing... More
Laura Maersk., Bernard Spragg Photo
Vessel's Details.Ship Type: Container ship.Year Built: 2001.Length x Breadth: 266 m X 37 m.Gross Tonnage: 50721, DeadWeight: 63200 t.Speed recorded (Max / Average): 20.4 / 16.1 knots.Flag: Denmark [DK]
White faced heron.(Ardea 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
Omarama Clay Cliffs., Bernard Spragg Photo
The Clay Cliffs are huge sharp pinnacles and ridges with deep, narrow ravines separating them. The Clay Cliffs are made of layers of gravel and silt, deposited by rivers flowing from glaciers existing 1-2 milli... More
Autumn Calgary Alberta, Bernard Spragg Photo
Fish Creek Park is a provincial park located in the southern part of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is the largest urban park in Canada and one of the largest urban parks in North America, stretching 19 km (12 mi... More
Koi Carp., Bernard Spragg Photo
Carp are a large group of fish originally found in Central Europe and Asia. Various carp species were originally domesticated in East Asia, where they were used as food fish. Carp are coldwater fish, and their ... More