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Capture: Colour is the new black

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  • Islander, in reply to Simon Grigg,

    Along with my great-uncle Peter Mira, who is bits somewhere at Paschendahl -
    there is a lovely family photo of Peter astride his horse (like many on that side of the family (Kai Tahu/Scots) he was a good horseman.) But... I cant post that kind of picture without the whole (necessary) rigmarole of permissions...the horse never came back either (it - a gelding- was known both for it's strength,
    and for getting down on it's fores when the words, 'lady rider' were uttered...

    Among the great other toll of human wars are the loyal animals - who really didnt have much choice.

    Big O, Mahitahi, Te Wahi … • Since Feb 2007 • 5643 posts Report Reply

  • Simon Grigg, in reply to Islander,

    I was told that many were simply shot even after surviving the war years - it was easier than shipping them back.

    Just another klong... • Since Nov 2006 • 3284 posts Report Reply

  • Joe Wylie, in reply to Geoff Lealand,

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    More colour - the Chinese taniwha from yesterday's parade. Photo by Ms G.G.

    @Joe: White Niagra? I have had a good crop from mine for 4 years but the vine has gone into decline. Recommend tying small paper bags over each bunch, before they ripen, as the birds love them.

    That's the one Geoff. I planted it on the recommendation of someone local, who hasn't reported too much bird trouble. Perhaps the tweeties are more voracious up your way. If it does go into decline I guess I'll have to replace it with a sensible passion vine.

    flat earth • Since Jan 2007 • 4593 posts Report Reply

  • Richard Grevers,

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    "Trafficlight Trees" - on the Never-never road, north of Bellingen, NSW (and 11 years ago so this is the highest resolution I have!)

    New Plymouth • Since Jul 2011 • 143 posts Report Reply

  • Richard Grevers,

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    And I'll counter the sunsets with a Sunrise - Wainui Beach, Gisborne, Good Friday 2010 (we had just driven through the night to get there)

    New Plymouth • Since Jul 2011 • 143 posts Report Reply

  • Brent Jackson, in reply to Richard Grevers,

    Love those "traffic light" trees. It just so happens that something similar was the Earth Science Picture of the Day yesterday.

    Fall colors and subsequent leaf abscission are triggered both by photoperiodism (changing day length) and by decreasing nighttime temperatures. The Chinese pistache featured here is showing centripetal fall color maturation -- the onset of fall coloration occurs from the top down.

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 620 posts Report Reply

  • JacksonP, in reply to Richard Grevers,

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    And I’ll counter the sunsets with a Sunrise

    I can has sunrise too. Sun coming up over East Cape from Ohope Beach.

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report Reply

  • Jackie Clark,

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    Sunrise over Lake Rotorua. July 2007.

    Mt Eden, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 3136 posts Report Reply

  • Jackie Clark,

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    Sunset from the Big King (Te Tatua a Riukiuta), July 2007

    Mt Eden, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 3136 posts Report Reply

  • JacksonP, in reply to Jackie Clark,

    Nice. You had a busy July in 2007.

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report Reply

  • Jackie Clark, in reply to JacksonP,

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    July 07 was the last time I did a driving tour, solo, around the North Island. I had a wonderful time, took heaps of photos, and discovered that part of NZ again. I came away in love, all over again, with my heart land.

    Mt Eden, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 3136 posts Report Reply

  • Hilary Stace,

    Enjoying these photos, which makes a pleasant change from the craziness going on around us. The significance of colour for wellbeing reminds my of the School of Radiant Living, which I researched a few years ago, and whose records are in the Beaglehole room at Victoria University's library. This 1940s-60s pre new-agey type movement for the middle classes discouraged the wearing of black clothes and promoted the eating of colourful foods, including multi-coloured salads.

    Wgtn • Since Jun 2008 • 3229 posts Report Reply

  • JacksonP, in reply to Hilary Stace,

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    Leaves are dancing...

    including multi-coloured salads.

    Salad daze indeed.

    Musical accompaniment.

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report Reply

  • Ian Dalziel, in reply to JacksonP,

    a salt medley...

    Salad daze indeed.

    is that finely drizzled dig at the Greens?
    Tosser!
    ;- )

    Great blend...

    Musical accompaniment

    I foresee the next Capture trend...
    ...matching pictures with Whiskies!
    ;- )

    Christchurch • Since Dec 2006 • 7953 posts Report Reply

  • JacksonP, in reply to Ian Dalziel,

    is that finely drizzled dig at the Greens?
    Tosser!

    Heh! I prefer my salads dry. Self-desiccating humour? For all you know, I might have voted for them.

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report Reply

  • Ross Mason,

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    Athens Paralympics. Gold: The colour of champions.

    Mike Johnson. Shooting Gold Medal.

    Upper Hutt • Since Jun 2007 • 1590 posts Report Reply

  • Ross Mason,

    Hey Ian,

    What colours do you see when you write poetry?

    Upper Hutt • Since Jun 2007 • 1590 posts Report Reply

  • Sofie Bribiesca, in reply to JacksonP,

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    I can has sunrise too.

    And sunset again. Repetitive bloody sun eh?

    This one was hanging around in the back yard up North. Finally got rid of it, only to come back the next bloody morning!

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report Reply

  • Jake Pollock,

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    We had a bit of a spectacular Fall in Pittsburgh this year. This was towards the end of it, in my old 'hood.

    Raumati South • Since Nov 2006 • 489 posts Report Reply

  • Jake Pollock,

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    And a sunset, with the Cathedral of Learning.

    Raumati South • Since Nov 2006 • 489 posts Report Reply

  • Sofie Bribiesca,

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    Friends of ours have a bit of a view from their house. Sometimes we look at it. :)

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report Reply

  • JacksonP,

    Oops!

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report Reply

  • JacksonP,

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    Sunrise, Sandspit.

    Sunrise, sunset…

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report Reply

  • Hebe,

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    The pine out back of my former house lit up by the sun. Bugger wrong pic. Fail. Next one.

    Christchurch • Since May 2011 • 2899 posts Report Reply

  • Hebe,

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    The pine out back of my former house lit up by the sun

    Christchurch • Since May 2011 • 2899 posts Report Reply

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