Oosterdam Cruise Vacation 2015

The dull background betrays the hour and the weather in this snapshot of the International Terminal at Brisbane [BNE/YBBN]. From camera are Korean Air A330-300 HL8003, Singapore Airlines A330-300 9V-STT and Virgin Australia B777-300ER VH-VPH. TZ30_P1020584

Emirates A380 A6-EEG on turnround at gate 75 at Brisbane whilst operating UAE/EK434 DXB-BNE-AKL. The flight left Dubai on 18 February. TZ30_P1020581

Following the arrival at Brisbane of the Jetstar B787, shown in my earlier photograph, it parked on a non-pier-served gate and the passengers walked to the International Terminal. During turnround, I noted that the walkway, perhaps for the outbound passengers, had been marked out with the aid of wheelie bins. TZ30_P1020596C

The arrival of a cruise ship in port is an exciting thing to watch or be part of as a passenger. It is especially so when the surroundings are dramatic or beautiful like Auckland. The NYK operated 'Asuka II' arrived from Sydney for a night in port before departure for Nuku'alofa, Tonga on its 2015 South Pacific Grand Cruise. I photographed a long series of this arrival, mostly into or across the early morning sun and have posted as few as I can bear. This first shot includes the some of the considerable number of leisure craft around Auckland, a Robinson R44 helicopter which was watching the arrival with the benefit of the sun behind it and a sea bird getting a little closer than the helicopter. 200_2_P1020994C

The arrival of a cruise ship in port is an exciting thing to watch or be part of as a passenger. It is especially so when the surroundings are dramatic or beautiful like Auckland. The NYK operated 'Asuka II' arrived from Sydney for a night in port before departure for Nuku'alofa, Tonga on its 2015 South Pacific Grand Cruise. Two Ports of Auckland tugs assisted. I photographed a long series of this arrival, mostly into or across the early morning sun and have posted as few as I can bear. 200_2_P1020998

The arrival of a cruise ship in port is an exciting thing to watch or be part of as a passenger. It is especially so when the surroundings are dramatic or beautiful like Auckland. The NYK operated 'Asuka II' arrived from Sydney for a night in port before departure for Nuku'alofa, Tonga on its 2015 South Pacific Grand Cruise. Two Ports of Auckland tugs assisted. I photographed a long series of this arrival, mostly into or across the early morning sun and have posted as few as I can bear. 200_2_P1030002

The arrival of a cruise ship in port is an exciting thing to watch or be part of as a passenger. It is especially so when the surroundings are dramatic or beautiful like Auckland. The NYK operated 'Asuka II' arrived from Sydney for a night in port before departure for Nuku'alofa, Tonga on its 2015 South Pacific Grand Cruise. Two Ports of Auckland tugs assisted. I photographed a long series of this arrival, mostly into or across the early morning sun and have posted as few as I can bear. 200_2_P1030005

The arrival of a cruise ship in port is an exciting thing to watch or be part of as a passenger. It is especially so when the surroundings are dramatic or beautiful like Auckland. The NYK operated 'Asuka II' arrived from Sydney for a night in port before departure for Nuku'alofa, Tonga on its 2015 South Pacific Grand Cruise. Two Ports of Auckland tugs assisted. I photographed a long series of this arrival, mostly into or across the early morning sun and have posted as few as I can bear. 200_2_P1030006

This Myna was seen with a companion on suburban land adjacent Great North Road, in west Auckland. 200_2_P1030137C

Black Swan, Western Springs Lakeside Park, Auckland. 200_2_P1030171

Little Blue Penguin | Kororā Auckland Zoo. This pair were hiding under an upturned boat provided, presumably for shade. I was grateful for my tilting screen which allowed me to compose a reasonable shot. 200 2 P1030225C

New Zealand Dotterel | Tūturiwhatu Auckland Zoo. 200_2_P1030227C1

New Zealand Dotterel | Tūturiwhatu Auckland Zoo. 200_2_P1030227C2

Spotted Shag | Pārekareka Auckland Zoo. 200_2_P1030233

Spotted Shag | Pārekareka Auckland Zoo. 200_2_P1030235

Spotted Shag | Pārekareka Auckland Zoo. 200_2_P1030238

Paradise Shelduck | Pūtangitangi (requires review and verification) Auckland Zoo. 200_2_P1030220

Paradise Shelduck | Pūtangitangi (requires review and verification) Auckland Zoo. 200_2_P1030219