Red Iguana

Around this time of year the New Zealand flag invariably comes up as a topic for discussion. Many people seem to find it difficult to relate our flag to themselves and want a new flag to represent our country. I am of the opinion that we have one of the best flags of any nation. Why? Well let me tell you what the New Zealand flag symbolises for me.

This time last month it was Christmas. It seems like a very long time ago now, with everyone back at work looking at computers instead of grabbing the camera and sunscreen for a day of unstructured outdoor mucking about. Oh, well - only 11 months to go til next Christmas. That means plenty of time to hone some shooting skills and maybe even learn how to use Lightroom properly. We'll see.

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Description: A closeup of a snow chain installed on a car tyre, covered in snow.
Keywords: tyre, tyre chain, snow, winter, storm, ice, frost, driving conditions, slippery, blizzard, snowing, equipment, safety, winter driving, wheel, chain, close-up, frozen, skiing, gripping, rubber, steel, link, danger
Categories: Nature > Winter, Transportation,

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Description: A sheep outstanding in its field.
Keywords: brown, drought, sheep, grain, summer, autumn, standing, agriculture, group of animals, grass, farm, field, looking, mammal, livestock, mutton, farming, flock of sheep, ewe
Categories: Animals > Farm Animals , Industry > Agriculture, Nature > Summer

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Description: A sheep resting on recently harvested summer grain.
Keywords: brown, drought, sheep, grain, summer, autumn, resting, sitting, agriculture, one animal, grass, farm, field, looking, mammal, looking at camera, livestock, mutton, farming, ewe, canterbury, new zealand
Categories: Nature >Animals > Farm Animals , Industry > Agriculture, Nature > Summer

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Description: A view of one of the lovely Limu pools in the afternoon.Great for swimming and snorkelling, although the coral has all but disappeared after Cyclone Heta a few years ago. Still plenty of fish though.
Keywords: Niue, Niue Island, Blue, Green, Tropical, Cloud, Snorkelling, Swimming, Fish, Holiday, Water, Ocean, Sea, Coastline, Fishing
Categories: Travel > Travel Backgrounds, Nature > Landscapes, Nature > Summer

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Description: A late afternoon view of a rustic looking piano keyboard.
Keywords: Piano, Black, White, Ebony, Ebony, Ivory, Music, Piano Key, Jazz, Blues, Wood, Brown, Light, Shadow, Sun, Musical Instrument, Antique, Old
Categories: Arts And Entertainment > Music, Objects/Equipment, Celebrations & Holidays > Parties

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Description: Picture of a communications mast against a blue sky.
Keywords: Tower, Global Communications, Blue, Sky, Bush, Communications Tower, Built Structure, Steel, Mobile Phone, Tall, Wireless Technology, Radio, Technology, Construction Frame, Network, Frequency, Communication, Connection, Broadcasting, Telecommunications Equipment, Radio Wave, Information Medium, Surveillance, Security, Aerial
Categories: Industry and Technology > Communications Technology, Industry And Technology > Telecom, Objects/Equipment