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Copyright: Mike Gabbitas (mikenz)
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| Genre: Places |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2005-12-21 |
| Categories: Nature |
| Camera: Fujifilm FinePix 2800Z |
| Exposure: f/8.2, 1/294 seconds |
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| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2005-12-24 16:45 |
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Looking out to sea towards Kapiti Island which is the predominant physical feature along this part of the coast. The Tree is a small Pohutakawa, which flowers just around Christmas time, so it is nicknamed the Kiwi Christmas Tree, the red flowers are quite bright when there is a large group of trees. They can grow quite big, this is just a baby at 6ft high.
Taken on a walk along the track between Pukerua Bay and Wairaka Point. |
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You've captured the true Kiwi summer with this shot - Pohutakawa by the sea. Nicely framed, the tree leads the eye out to Kapiti.