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Wellington, located in the North Island of New Zealand, is a vibrant and picturesque city that offers a plethora of photography opportunities. Known for its stunning harbor, rolling hills, and vibrant culture, Wellington is a photographer's paradise. The city is home to a variety of iconic landmarks, including the Beehive, the Wellington Cable Car, and the Wellington Botanic Garden. Additionally, the city boasts a thriving arts scene, with numerous galleries and museums showcasing the work of local artists.

Castle Point Lighthouse Panorama
Castlepoint Light
by David Hamments

Here's another look at one of New Zealand's more picturesque lighthouses, near the southern tip of the North Island...

Castle Point Sunset
Castlepoint Light
by David Hamments

.... with Castle Rock in the distance

Low Lying Clouds
Waikanae Beach
by David Hamments

.... panoramic view of the north end of Waikanae Beach at sunset

South Island Sunset
Waikanae Beach
by David Hamments

... it's not that often one can see the south island about thirty kilometers away from Waikanae Beach, on the north island, but last night was one of those times.

Waikanae Estuary Sunset Panorama
Waikanae Estuary
by David Hamments

... follow the sun reflecting off the estuary entrance into the Tasman Sea with Kapiti Island and New Zealand's South Island in silhouette in the distance

Wellington Cable Car
Wellington Cable Car
by David Hamments

I've seen this iconic cable car in photos of Wellington for years.... nice to capture my own!

Castlepoint Light
Castlepoint Light

Castlepoint lighthouse, southern North Island, New Zealand. The weather was miserable as it was the 3 different times I went to this spot over my...

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A single candle on the altar
Pukeahu National War Memorial

Pukeahu National War Memorial, Mt Cook, Wellington, New Zealand

Liz and I were in Wellington over the weekend to attend an Architectural...

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New Zealand Fur Seal Portrait
Fur Seals, Cape Palliser
by David Hamments

... one of many at a colony near Cape Palliser, NZ

Castle Rock
Castle Rock
by Michael

The New Zealand weather wasn't easy to deal with. A lot of rain wherever we went. The good thing was that with our camper we were flexible and the metservice forecast was astoundingly accourate, which took me a while to realize.

When we were in Tongariro National Park it was all rain and storm. We had planned two days there and I wanted to do the crossing on day two. But after a freezing night and a constant downpour in the morning we decided to head for the only place on the North Island where the forecast still showed some sun.

A real good decision. For one thing we were nearly the only people visiting + I had some sweet light at sunset.

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Waikanae Estuary River Walk
Waikanae Estuary
by David Hamments

Here's a panoramic view of the track along the Waikane Estuary that empties into the ocean on the Kapiti Coast as seen in the previous image... the Pohutakawa in the foreground is my favourite NZ tree

Another Waikanae Beach Sunset
Waikanae Beach
by David Hamments

.... complete with crepuscular sun rays and a South Island silhouette

Rocks in a Row
Castle Point Beach
by David Hamments

... on Castle Point Beach

Castle Point LIghthouse Pano
Castle Point LIghthouse
by David Hamments

... with a reflection

Palliser Bay Coastline
Palliser Bay Coastline

Luminous sunset with complementing orange and blue coloured sky. And the wave breaking right on the glowing rock is an extra bonus.

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To All the Saints
Mathews Family Memorial Church, Waiorongomai

Mathews Family Memorial Church, Waiorongomai, Wairarapa, New Zealand

One of the best things ( out of so many good things ) about shooting an "away"...

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Castle Point Lighthouse
Castlepoint Light
by David Hamments

... a sunset panorama with Castle Rock in the distance...

Path to the Lighthouse
Castlepoint Light
by David Hamments

.... sunset pano at Castle Point, New Zealand

Pinnacles Track
Putangirua Pinnacles
by David Hamments

.... near Cape Palliser, on the southeast coast of New Zealand's North Island

Putangirua Pinnacles
Putangirua Pinnacles
by David Hamments

This fascinating track is found near Cape Palliser, at the southern tip of New Zealand's North Island. Here's some more info for those interested... [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Putangirua_Pinnacles#:~:text=The%20...](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Putangirua_Pinnacles#:~:text=The Putangirua Pinnacles (officially P%c5%abtangirua Pinnacles, also known,of New Zealand, in the Wellington region).

More Rocks on the Beach
Cape Palliser Rocky Beach
by David Hamments

.... at Cape Palliser, New Zealand

Castlepoint Light
Castlepoint Light

Castlepoint lighthouse, southern North Island, New Zealand. The weather was miserable as it was the 3 different times I went to this spot over my...

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Invariance over time
Hansells Jetty

Hansells Jetty, Lake Wairarapa Domain, Wairarapa, New Zealand

Sometimes you miss the shot you thought you were going to get, and have waited 30...

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Thanks Hansells
Hansells Jetty

Hansells Jetty, Lake Wairarapa Domain, Wairarapa, New Zealand

Another photo from my recent visit to Martinborough; this time I headed to Lake...

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Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Wellington!
Most notably David Hamments and Michael.