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Waves in the dawn sky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

I am definitely more of a lark than an owl, preferring to wake early than stay up late. At this time of year I wake well before the dawn and see the sun rise on my way to work. To celebrate my first morning of a reduced work schedule I chose to head toward the lake for a lakefront sunrise. A steady breeze over the eastern hills provided a patient queue of waves anticipating a pastel wash of warm light.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A pair of NZ Scaup on a beaten copper lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

My main target are always the birds. Just watching them brings me joy and trying to capture moments of their lives is my excuse for being there. The scaups seemed to be enjoying the warm new day as much as I was.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Pair of NZ Scaup in the first rays of sunlight<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

There are always ample opportunities to explore and the challenge of fast flying birds is a buzz.<\/p>\n\n\n

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NZ Scaup sideslipping in the dawn light<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Little black shags\/kawau t\u016b\u012b are abundant so also offer some good opportunities to practice flight photography.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Kawau t\u016b\u012b\/Little black shag flying into the warm morning light<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

They are lovely subjects with their patterned feathers and emerald eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Kawau t\u016b\u012b\/Little black shag in flight<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The brightly coloured morning sky offered a few options for different backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Kawau<\/a>
Kawau t\u016b\u012b\/Little black shag against a sunrise sky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Over the summer some of the vegetation around the lake edge has got a little rampant and while crouched down in it watching the scaups, a p\u016bkeko came wandering close and offered a an opportunity amongst the foliage. Normally this would have not been a very photogenic spot but by using the out of focus foliage to conceal the surrounds a nice focussed portrait was possible.<\/p>\n\n\n

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P\u016bkeko portrait <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Photos with Nikon Z9 and Nikkor Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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