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Pride of Madera.

Echium candicans, commonly known as pride of Madeira, is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae, native to the island of Madeira. It is a large herbaceous Perennial subshrub, growing to 1.5â€“2.5 m. Echium candicans, commonly known as pride of Madeira, is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae, native to the island of Madeira. It is a large herbaceous Perennial subshrub, growing to 1.5â€“2.5 m.

Kea on a chain.

Named by Maori for the sound of its call, the kea (Nestor notabilis) is endemic to the Southern Alps of New Zealand and is the worldâ€™s only mountain parrot. These sociable and highly intelligent birds are well adapted to their harsh environment. Unfortunately, the traits that kea developed for survival, their curiosity and omnivorous appetite, have created conflict with humans over the last 150 years. Persecution and predation have sorely depleted numbers and, with only a few thousand birds remaining, the kea is a Nationally Endangered species. Named by Maori for the sound of its call, the kea (Nestor notabilis) is endemic to the Southern Alps of New Zealand and is the worldâ€™s only mountain parrot. These sociable and highly intelligent birds are well adapted to their harsh environment. Unfortunately, the traits that kea developed for survival, their curiosity and omnivorous appetite, have created conflict with humans over the last 150 years. Persecution and predation have sorely depleted numbers and, with only a few thousand birds remaining, the kea is a Nationally Endangered species.

Every autumn, or at the end of a growing season, the leaves on trees change colors. They turn from green to red, yellow, purple, and sometimes blue. This signifies that soon the tree will shed its leaves so that new ones can take their place. But before this happens, people in certain parts of the world get to enjoy a splendid display of color. Every autumn, or at the end of a growing season, the leaves on trees change colors. They turn from green to red, yellow, purple, and sometimes blue. This signifies that soon the tree will shed its leaves so that new ones can take their place. But before this happens, people in certain parts of the world get to enjoy a splendid display of color.

Cilpper Parthenos Sylvia

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 flapping stiffly between the horizontal position and a few degrees below the horizontal. It may glide between spurts of flapping. 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 flapping stiffly between the horizontal position and a few degrees below the horizontal. It may glide between spurts of flapping.

On Milford Sound NZ

The pristine Milford Sound is part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, in the south west of the South Island, and is famed for its pristine natural beauty and remote atmosphere. It is New Zealandâ€™s best known fiord and the only one that can be reached by road. Maori are believed to have discovered Milford Sound more than 1,000 years ago, returning seasonally to collect the prized pounamu (greenstone). The fiord extends 15km inland from the wild Tasman Sea and is regularly visited by wildlife including penguins, seals and dolphins. The pristine Milford Sound is part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, in the south west of the South Island, and is famed for its pristine natural beauty and remote atmosphere. It is New Zealandâ€™s best known fiord and the only one that can be reached by road. Maori are believed to have discovered Milford Sound more than 1,000 years ago, returning seasonally to collect the prized pounamu (greenstone). The fiord extends 15km inland from the wild Tasman Sea and is regularly visited by wildlife including penguins, seals and dolphins.

Identification of species in Hebeloma is tedious, and microscopic study of specimens is required; a Roman aqueduct section is the place to start. Beyond a few of the well known "field guide species" (which are actually species groups), most of the genus consists of groups of frustratingly similar mushrooms,

Hygrocybe/Gliophorus

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 arboricultural chemicals. Waxcaps (Hygrocybe species) are grassland saprophytes, while the relatives the woodwaxes (Hygrophorus species) are ectomycorrhizal with trees and shrubs. 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 arboricultural chemicals. Waxcaps (Hygrocybe species) are grassland saprophytes, while the relatives the woodwaxes (Hygrophorus species) are ectomycorrhizal with trees and shrubs.

Hypholoma fasciculare.

This widely distributed mushroom is fairly common, and is often found fruiting in large, striking clusters on the wood of conifers or hardwoods. When fresh, the clustered caps are bright yellow to greenish yellow--as are the gills and stems. The spore print is purple-brown, and with older specimens you can frequently check this out in the field, due to the clustered growth pattern, by simply lifting a few caps that have covered others. Like many other Hypholoma species, Hypholoma fasciculare is most often found in colder weather. This widely distributed mushroom is fairly common, and is often found fruiting in large, striking clusters on the wood of conifers or hardwoods. When fresh, the clustered caps are bright yellow to greenish yellow--as are the gills and stems. The spore print is purple-brown, and with older specimens you can frequently check this out in the field, due to the clustered growth pattern, by simply lifting a few caps that have covered others. Like many other Hypholoma species, Hypholoma fasciculare is most often found in colder weather.

White faced heron.

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 habitat, including damp pasture and playing fields. Because it occupies space also shared with people it is usually well habituated to their presence, and may allow close approach. 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 habitat, including damp pasture and playing fields. Because it occupies space also shared with people it is usually well habituated to their presence, and may allow close approach.

Among the Silver birches.

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 Asia in the mountains of northern Turkey and the Caucasus. 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 Asia in the mountains of northern Turkey and the Caucasus.

Cortinarius porphyroideus

Cortinarius porphyroideus, commonly known as purple pouch fungus, is a secotioid species of fungus found in Australia and in beech forests of New Zealand. It was one of six species that appeared as part of a series depicting native New Zealand fungi on stamps, released in 2002. Common name: Violet Pouch Fungus. Found: Nothofagus Forest Substrate: Ground Height: 60 mm Width: 30 mm Season: Autumn Edible: No

The Green and Golden Bell Frog

The Green and Golden Bell Frog, Litoria aurea, is a magnificent looking frog and can often be mistaken for a garden ornament! In the late 1860s several consignments of these frogs were received from Sydney and released by the Auckland Acclimisation Society. There have been several attempts to establish populations of this species in the South Island, but it appears that the climatic conditions are not favourable and the species is restricted to the upper half of the North Island (north of Gisborne). They occur around the same ponds as the Southern Bell Frog and may interbreed

Boletus edulis.

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 Europe, Asia, and North America, it does not occur naturally in the Southern Hemisphere, although it has been introduced to southern Africa, Australia and New Zealand. 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 Europe, Asia, and North America, it does not occur naturally in the Southern Hemisphere, although it has been introduced to southern Africa, Australia and New Zealand

The Green and Golden Bell Frog

The Green and Golden Bell Frog, Litoria aurea, is a magnificent looking frog and can often be mistaken for a garden ornament! In the late 1860s several consignments of these frogs were received from Sydney and released by the Auckland Acclimisation Society. There have been several attempts to establish populations of this species in the South Island, but it appears that the climatic conditions are not favourable and the species is restricted to the upper half of the North Island (north of Gisborne). They occur around the same ponds as the Southern Bell Frog and may interbreed

Moeraki Boulder

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 years. These spherical concretions are internationally significant for their scientific value and are a popular tourist attraction.

Hypholoma sublateritium (Brick Woodtuft&#x29

Kingdom: Fungi Division:Basidiomycota Class:Agaricomycetes Order:Cortinariales or Agaricales Family:Strophariaceae Genus:Hypholoma Species: H. sublateritium Binomial name Hypholoma sublateritium Common name: Brick woodtuft, These fungi are found on stumps and fallen logs. It can be seen as a cluster of red brown mushrooms growing from the soil but they will be growning on buried wood. The cap is from 20 - 70mm. Initially it is capped then becomes flatterned. Kingdom: Fungi Division:Basidiomycota Class:Agaricomycetes Order:Cortinariales or Agaricales Family:Strophariaceae Genus:Hypholoma Species: H. sublateritium Binomial name Hypholoma sublateritium Common name: Brick woodtuft, These fungi are found on stumps and fallen logs. It can be seen as a cluster of red brown mushrooms growing from the soil but they will be growning on buried wood. The cap is from 20 - 70mm. Initially it is capped then becomes flatterned.

Cortinarius chrysma

Cortinarius chrysma Common name: None Found: Nothofagus Forests Substrate: Ground Spore: BrownHeight: 80 mm Width: 30 - 60 mm Season: Autumn Edible: No

Fishermans Bay New South Wales Aust.

Fishermans Bay is a small suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the coast of the Tasman Sea adjacent to Anna Bay. A large part of the eastern portion of the suburb is occupied by National Park and only a very small portion of the south western corner of the suburb is populated. The suburb is named after the adjacent bay. Fishermans Bay is a small suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the coast of the Tasman Sea adjacent to Anna Bay. A large part of the eastern portion of the suburb is occupied by National Park and only a very small portion of the south western corner of the suburb is populated. The suburb is named after the adjacent bay

Kaiteriteri. Nelson NZ

Kaiteriteri is a town and seaside resort in the Tasman Region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is close to both Marahau, the main gateway to Abel Tasman National Park, and the township of Motueka. It is best known for its scenic beaches. Kaiteriteri is a town and seaside resort in the Tasman Region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is close to both Marahau, the main gateway to Abel Tasman National Park, and the township of Motueka. It is best known for its scenic beaches

Antrodiella zonata.

Forms as ether a small bracket on the sides of a log or a flat sheet when under side of log. Common name: None Found: Native forests Substrate: On wood Spore: WhiteHeight: 15 mm Width: 30 mm Season: Early summer Edible: No. Forms as ether a small bracket on the sides of a log or a flat sheet when under side of log. Common name: None Found: Native forests Substrate: On wood Spore: WhiteHeight: 15 mm Width: 30 mm Season: Early summer Edible: No

Jetty. French Pass.NZ

After a long drive, it is always a pleasure arriving in French Pass. The road winds dramatically as you make a short, sharp descent into the village. After a long drive at elevation, it always comes as a bit of a shock to suddenly be at the beach. The views to Dâ€™urville Island are always stunning, and the jetty is a welcome site after a long, dusty drive. After a long drive, it is always a pleasure arriving in French Pass. The road winds dramatically as you make a short, sharp descent into the village. After a long drive at elevation, it always comes as a bit of a shock to suddenly be at the beach. The views to Dâ€™urville Island are always stunning, and the jetty is a welcome site after a long, dusty drive.

Artomyces turgidus.

Grows on well rotted wood in groups. Coral-like in form often running down the length of wood. Has a much tighter upright form compared to the other similar species. Common name: None Found: Native Forest Substrate: Wood Spore: WhiteHeight: 80mm Width: 3 mm Season: Autumn Edible: No. Grows on well rotted wood in groups. Coral-like in form often running down the length of wood. Has a much tighter upright form compared to the other similar species. Common name: None Found: Native Forest Substrate: Wood Spore: WhiteHeight: 80mm Width: 3 mm Season: Autumn Edible: No

Hygrophorus eburneus. Woodwaxes.

Hygrophorus is a genus of agarics (gilled mushrooms) in the family Hygrophoraceae. Called "woodwaxes" in the UK or "waxy caps" (together with Hygrocybe species) in North America, basidiocarps (fruit bodies) are typically fleshy, often with slimy caps and lamellae that are broadly attached to decurrent. All species are ground-dwelling and ectomycorrhizal (forming an association with living trees) and are typically found in woodland. Around 100 species are currently recognized worldwide. Fruit bodies of several species are considered edible and are sometimes offered for sale in local markets. Hygrophorus is a genus of agarics (gilled mushrooms) in the family Hygrophoraceae. Called "woodwaxes" in the UK or "waxy caps" (together with Hygrocybe species) in North America, basidiocarps (fruit bodies) are typically fleshy, often with slimy caps and lamellae that are broadly attached to decurrent. All species are ground-dwelling and ectomycorrhizal (forming an association with living trees) and are typically found in woodland. Around 100 species are currently recognized worldwide. Fruit bodies of several species are considered edible and are sometimes offered for sale in local markets.

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Autumn colours.

Autumn in New Zealand stretches from March through to April and May â€“ a season of cooler yet settled weather that is marked with vibrant colour â€“ red, gold, orange â€“ and the fruits of the harvest. Autumn in New Zealand stretches from March through to April and May â€“ a season of cooler yet settled weather that is marked with vibrant colour â€“ red, gold, orange â€“ and the fruits of the harvest.

Built in Brick.

A brick is a block or a single unit of a kneaded clay-bearing soil, sand and lime, or concrete material, fire hardened or air dried, used in masonry construction. Fired brick are the most numerous type and are laid in courses and numerous patterns known as bonds, collectively known as brickwork, and may be laid in various kinds of mortar to hold the bricks together to make a durable structure.[1] Brick are produced in numerous types, materials, and sizes which vary with region and time period, and are produced in bulk quantities. Two most basic categories of brick are fired and non-fired brick. Fired brick are one of the longest lasting and strongest building materials sometimes referred to as artificial stone and have been used since circa 5000 BC. Air dried bricks have a history older than fired bricks, are known by the synonyms mud brick and adobe, and have an additional ingredient of a mechanical binder such as straw. A brick is a block or a single unit of a kneaded clay-bearing soil, sand and lime, or concrete material, fire hardened or air dried, used in masonry construction. Fired brick are the most numerous type and are laid in courses and numerous patterns known as bonds, collectively known as brickwork, and may be laid in various kinds of mortar to hold the bricks together to make a durable structure.[1] Brick are produced in numerous types, materials, and sizes which vary with region and time period, and are produced in bulk quantities. Two most basic categories of brick are fired and non-fired brick. Fired brick are one of the longest lasting and strongest building materials sometimes referred to as artificial stone and have been used since circa 5000 BC. Air dried bricks have a history older than fired bricks, are known by the synonyms mud brick and adobe, and have an additional ingredient of a mechanical binder such as straw.

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The Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery.

Hong Kong has many temples, but one of the best and certainly a favorite amongst tourists is the temple of the 10,000 Buddhas in the New Territories. The Temple of 10,000 Buddhas is stationed in the secluded greenery of the New Territories, featuring nearly 12,000 Buddha statues in various poses. Hong Kong has many temples, but one of the best and certainly a favorite amongst tourists is the temple of the 10,000 Buddhas in the New Territories. The Temple of 10,000 Buddhas is stationed in the secluded greenery of the New Territories, featuring nearly 12,000 Buddha statues in various poses.

Lakes at the Groynes.Christchurch.

Named after the large concrete blocks that jut out into the Otukaikino Creek, The Groynes is a recreational area just north of central Christchurch, with the creek as its central feature. Cut off from the Waimakariri River during work in the 1930s, the creek now forms several lakes and waterways through The Groynes. Named after the large concrete blocks that jut out into the Otukaikino Creek, The Groynes is a recreational area just north of central Christchurch, with the creek as its central feature. Cut off from the Waimakariri River during work in the 1930s, the creek now forms several lakes and waterways through The Groynes.

Winter Queenstown.

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Moeraki Boulders.Otago.

he Moeraki Boulders are unusually large and spherical boulders lying along a stretch of Koekohe Beach on the wave cut Otago coast of New Zealand between Moeraki and Hampden. They occur scattered either as isolated or clusters of boulders within a stretch of beach where they have been protected in a scientific reserve. The erosion by wave action of mudstone, comprising local bedrock and landslides, frequently exposes embedded isolated boulders. These boulders are grey-colored septarian concretions, which have been exhumed from the mudstone enclosing them and concentrated on the beach by coastal erosion. he Moeraki Boulders are unusually large and spherical boulders lying along a stretch of Koekohe Beach on the wave cut Otago coast of New Zealand between Moeraki and Hampden. They occur scattered either as isolated or clusters of boulders within a stretch of beach where they have been protected in a scientific reserve. The erosion by wave action of mudstone, comprising local bedrock and landslides, frequently exposes embedded isolated boulders. These boulders are grey-colored septarian concretions, which have been exhumed from the mudstone enclosing them and concentrated on the beach by coastal erosion

Tomaree Peninsula.Port Stephens NSW.

Port Stephens is a naturally beautiful area, with plenty of reasons to visit all year round. In truth, itâ€™s not a town in its own right, but rather a region that is divided into different areas; the Tomaree Peninsula, the Tilligerry Peninsula and the Golden Bight all surrounding the bay. Port Stephens is a naturally beautiful area, with plenty of reasons to visit all year round. In truth, itâ€™s not a town in its own right, but rather a region that is divided into different areas; the Tomaree Peninsula, the Tilligerry Peninsula and the Golden Bight all surrounding the bay.

A rugged coastline.NZ

New Zealand has 14,000 kilometres (8,700 mi) of coastline making it the 10th longest in the world. The coastline borders the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The northern and southern most points of the coastline on the two main islands are Surville Cliffs and Slope Point respectively. Cape Reinga in the north and Bluff in the south are often incorrectly given as the extremities of the coastline on the North and South Islands. New Zealand has 14,000 kilometres (8,700 mi) of coastline making it the 10th longest in the world. The coastline borders the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The northern and southern most points of the coastline on the two main islands are Surville Cliffs and Slope Point respectively. Cape Reinga in the north and Bluff in the south are often incorrectly given as the extremities of the coastline on the North and South Islands.

Passing Time 2010

ï»¿Anton Parsons Passing Time sculpture Passing Time is by Auckland-based sculptor Anton Parsons, a graduate of the University of Canterburyâ€™s School of Fine Arts. The work consists of a twisting ribbon of randomly linked boxes - with each box depicting one of the years between 1906 (founding of CPIT) and 2010 (the date of the sculptureâ€™s installation). The work can be walked around, walked through, touched and sat on. â€œThe winding form of the sculpture â€“ placed on a street within the original 1851 grid plan commissioned by the Canterbury Association for their new settlement â€“ is also a nod to the winding Avon River, an irregular feature of the landscape over which a street grid was placed,â€ says Anton Parsons. ï»¿Anton Parsons Passing Time sculpture Passing Time is by Auckland-based sculptor Anton Parsons, a graduate of the University of Canterburyâ€™s School of Fine Arts. The work consists of a twisting ribbon of randomly linked boxes - with each box depicting one of the years between 1906 (founding of CPIT) and 2010 (the date of the sculptureâ€™s installation). The work can be walked around, walked through, touched and sat on. â€œThe winding form of the sculpture â€“ placed on a street within the original 1851 grid plan commissioned by the Canterbury Association for their new settlement â€“ is also a nod to the winding Avon River, an irregular feature of the landscape over which a street grid was placed,â€ says Anton Parsons.

The Christchurch Art Centre.

The Christchurch Arts Centre was a hub for arts, crafts and entertainment in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is located in the neo-gothic former University of Canterbury buildings, the majority of which were designed by Benjamin Mountfort. The Christchurch Arts Centre was a hub for arts, crafts and entertainment in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is located in the neo-gothic former University of Canterbury buildings, the majority of which were designed by Benjamin Mountfort

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Evening Hong Kong.

Hong Kong can nudge you out of your comfort zone but usually rewards you for it, so try the stinky beancurd, sample the shredded jellyfish, brave the hordes at the city centre horseracing and join in the dawn tai chi. Escape the city limits and other experiences await â€“ watching the sun rise from a remote mountain peak, hiking surf-beaten beaches or exploring deserted islands. Hong Kong can nudge you out of your comfort zone but usually rewards you for it, so try the stinky beancurd, sample the shredded jellyfish, brave the hordes at the city centre horseracing and join in the dawn tai chi. Escape the city limits and other experiences await â€“ watching the sun rise from a remote mountain peak, hiking surf-beaten beaches or exploring deserted islands.

Sunset Noosa River.

The Noosa region offers an amazing range of activities, adventures, tours or programs in beautiful natural settings. The Noosa region offers an amazing range of activities, adventures, tours or programs in beautiful natural settings.

Kowhia. Sophora.

KÅwhai are small, woody legume trees in the genus Sophora native to New Zealand. There are eight species, Sophora microphylla and S. tetraptera being the most recognised as large trees. Their natural habitat is beside streams and on the edges of forest, in lowland or mountain open areas.[1] KÅwhai trees grow throughout the country and are a common feature in New Zealand gardens. Outside of New Zealand, kÅwhai tend to be restricted to mild temperate maritime climates. The name kÅwhai comes from the MÄori word for yellowâ€”a reference to the colour of the flower. KÅwhai are small, woody legume trees in the genus Sophora native to New Zealand. There are eight species, Sophora microphylla and S. tetraptera being the most recognised as large trees. Their natural habitat is beside streams and on the edges of forest, in lowland or mountain open areas.[1] KÅwhai trees grow throughout the country and are a common feature in New Zealand gardens. Outside of New Zealand, kÅwhai tend to be restricted to mild temperate maritime climates. The name kÅwhai comes from the MÄori word for yellowâ€”a reference to the colour of the flower

Sunrise. Noosaville.

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