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Archive for August 9, 2011

Takapuna Evening

I looked out of the window several evenings ago as the sun was lowering in the sky and knew I had to get down to the beach.  The tide was out, a small surf was breaking, and the light was turning to a light gold.  Because it has been so wet in Auckland this winter the land is saturated and the ground water seeps onto the beach and glistens in the evening light.  People on the beach were taking advantage of the fine spell of weather, getting in their evening walks before dinner.

These four images attempt to capture the mood of the evening.

Evening light on Takapuna Beach, Auckland, New Zealand

Takapuna Evening - Man & Dog

Surface water reflecting surf and sky, Takapuna Beach, Auckland, New Zealand

Takapuna Evening - Surf & Beach

Riding the last wave before dinner - Takapuna Beach, Auckland, New Zealand

Takapuna Evening - Standup Paddler

Evening sky & cliffs reflected in the wet sand as Lady in Red walks on Takapuna Beach, Auckland, New Zealand

Takapuna Evening - Lady in Red

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