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Anne @101

@murphyrules101.bsky.social
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Refugee from NZ Twitter . Interested in photography, birds, fishing, gardening and knitting. Left of centre Nana who loves a good sunset

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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Pleasant wander with the camera. The light was variable . #photography #Ohope #beachscapes
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
#sunset #photography #nz #winter The magic of playing until the sun goes down
A series of three images taken as the sunsets. Silhouette on the edge of the river mouth a group of children play in the water with sticks. Watched by two adults. Behind the children is a rock ground. The river is in the midground a rock with a statue and a sand spit form the background. The colour's change from dusky pinks and Grey's through golden lights yo a full sunset over the river
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
A glorious winter day on the ocean. The fishing was hard the day perfect. We got home safely with fish for dinner. #NZ #BayofPlenty #Fishing #photography
A series of images taken from a small boat. In the morning shots a climbing sun creates diamond sparkles on a steel grey ocean. The afternoon shots show a bright blue sky with wispy clouds and a blue sea. A slight breeze ruffles the water there is a minimal swell. In the distance scrutiny reveals White Island or a daytime moon framed between rod and line
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
I had a busy day making citrus preserves. Sunshine in a jar. #NZ #Preserving #Citrus
Four jars containing preserves . Lime Pickle , Lemon Honey, Preserved Lemons and Marmalade. Shades of yellow and orange.
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Aa really interesting visit to Wingspan with a group of camera buddies. Raptors are stunning. #wingspan #photography #birds #falconry #Rotorua #NZ
A portait of a swamp harrier on the Glover of her handler. Beak wide open as she voices her thoughts A portrait of a NZ falcon on the glove of his handler. Tucking into some duck , beak full of down A portrait of a New Zealand falcon on the glove. The bird watches intently through sharp yellow lined eyes. A feather lingers on his beak.
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Autumn Bounty. Guava Jelly looking glorious. #homepreserves. #NZ
3 small jars on a kitchen bench. The jars contain homemade guava jelly. Caught by the light the jelly is a clear deep red
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Forrest bathing in the late afternoon. #photography #nature #Redwoods #Rotorua
The afternoon sun peaks through a stand of tall redwood trees forming a sun star Looking up with a wide angle lens the tall straight redwood trees reach into a blue sky .
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
An afternoon walk in a redwood forrest. #photography #nature #Redwoods #Rotorua #fungi
A macro shot of the end of a broken branch. This shows a possible slime mould. More research will follow.  The background shows nice bokeh in autumn shades A focus stacked image of a small brown mushroom.  The forrest floor is littered with fern fronds and twigs all a range of autumnal shades Looking up into the tree canopy. The Redwoods rise skywards. In the centre is a tree Fern showing the underside of the fronds of the iconic silver fern A tree branch bearing 3 fan shaped fungi . The fungi are cream with a delicate gill structure. Closer inspection reveals spores and a tiny fungi. Hand held flash .
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Birds at work. #photography #nature #birds #NZ #fishing
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Another glorious day on the ocean. A large number of birds were working . The fishing was a bit frantic! #photography #birds #fishing
A seascape taken from the ocean looking back at the settlement lining the coast and the hills beyond. A glorious Autumn morning . Bright blue sea, green hills and sky blue sky 2 images taken across the boat. Rods in the foreground followed by a lightly rippled sea in shades of aquamarine.  A large number of birds occupy the mid frame working over shoals of fish. The birds are calling and screeching and the fish splashing. In the far distance lie a small group of inshore islands and the coastline stretching to the west. The sky is blue with a light haze over the water
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Beautiful day on the ocean and snapper for tea. #fishing #photography
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
The Navy called into Town
The Navy Band negotiating a traffic Island.  Shiny instruments and gold braid abound Under the trees a bass drum, snare drum and tuba swell the soundReflections in a trombone bell backed by softly focused sheet music on a stand The band in the shade of trees follow their musical director
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Autumn Sunset #photography #landscapes #sunset #NZ
A sunset.  This landscape image is dominated by a fire red sky streaked with dark clouds . Threes line the river seen in silhouette.  The foreground is a recently mown paddock .
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
The colours of Autumn #Autumn #sunset #homegrown #homemade
A white vase with soft apricot and orange rose buds 3 jars of feijoa and apple jelly on a wooden board. The light highlights the clear orange jelly A bottle of homemade sweet chilli sauce. The sauce is a rich deep rad A fiery sunset made dramatic by layers of grey rain clouds
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Potato enthusiast 🇵🇸🥔 @br3nda.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Stop asking politicians about petrol supply and start asking about medicine supply.
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NZEI Te Riu Roa @nzeiteriuroa.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Running the government is a lot like playing recorder – it doesn’t work if you suck. #makeitstop by letting those in power know just how many people care about primary education in NZ. Share this film, sign our petition, or just make some noise for teachers & educators at makeitstop.co.nz
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
@muzza.bsky.social Hi could you please send a photo of any of your treasures that you would be happy to rehome to a 5 and 7 year old boy . Thanks heaps Anne
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
#photography #landscapes #nature #fire #NationalPark #NZ
3 images taken after the huge vegetation fire on National Park They show the charred vegetation rolling over the landscape to Tongariro and Ruapehu. In the distance the light plays across the mountains . The low cloud and burnt vegetation renders the image almost devoid of colour Amongst the charred remains of semi alpine plants a small head of pampas grass remains unmarked . A green shoot stubbornly continues to grow on a flax
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Aftermath . #fire #photography #landscapes #NZ
A series of 3 images taken in National Park after a devastating tussock fire. The foreground is burnt and charred vegetation . The fire has rolled through the landscape and washed around the base of the mountain Tongariro seen in the background. The sky is heavy with clouds. One image shows a defiant flax bush, burnt but still displaying green leaves
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
@muzza.bsky.social hi! Hope you are well! Do you still have ponamu looking for homes?
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Gathered yesterday before the rain arrived today. I have found a new spot to pose my flowers for the camera
A glass vase balanced on a painted wooden stool which has seen better days. The vase contains 4 rose blooms. Berry, Champagne, Sunset and Fond Memory. Cerise, cream orange and pink. Surprisingly this eclectic mix sit well together. The light on an outside covered deck and the sunshade blind behind the vase combine to show off the blooms nicely. The focus is sharp and the colours bright and true.
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Russel Norman @russelnorman.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Chris Bishop is trying to change the regulations to allow cattle to graze in wetlands and allow quarry companies to dig up wetlands. Less than 10% of original wetlands remain in NZ. I think I know what Don McGlashan would say.
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Cicada Case. #photography #nature #insects #NZ
An empty cicada case stuck to the bark of a tree. Flash macro photography.  The background is dark.
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Autumn in the Late Afternoon . #photography #landscapes #OhopeBeach
A wide angle beachscape taken on Ohope Beach. The colours are deepening as the light starts to fade. A fine most rises from the the hills in the distance. The waves ĺroll in gentlymwith small whitecaps. The after work walkers make their way from the surf club to West End
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Tui Feeding in Kowhai #photography #nature #birds #NZ
A tui hangs under a branch. Feeding on the nectar of the kowhai flower. The light catches the breast of the seemingly black bird revealing the kingfisher blue colour. The white wattle is clearly seen at the throat .
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Boats Moored in the River #photography #landscapes #NZ
Taken from the river mouth looking back towards the town. Blue water and blue skymwith low cloud hiding the hills in the distance.  Boats on their moorings lead the eye to harborside buildings and the escarpment.
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Sailing Home #photography #sunset
A yatch is approaching the river bar . The sea it steel grey, the sky starting to turn gold. Tiny islands sit on the horizon
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Robin #photography #nature #birds #UK
A european robin, a small brown bird with a red breast is perched on the centre fence post of 3. The background is very softly focused . The spring sun lights up the image
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Fallow Stag #photography #nature #UK
A fallow stag is moving through bracken and undergrowth.  The colours are turning yo Autumn. The stag is fully antlered. He blends in with the surroundings .
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Tui in Kowhai Tree #photography #nature #birds #NZ
A tui is perched in a tree in a somewhat challenging stance. They can be very protective of their food source. The bird is blue/black with a cape of fine white feathers and a white wattle. The kowhai tree has small leaves and yellow bell like flowers.
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Raglan Sunset. #photography #landscapes #sunset #NZ
Taken over the estuary at low tide . The sea is on the horizon between the hills. The setting sun to right of the frame has decorated the scene with golden light. The blue sky tells of a glorious west coast day coming  to an end heading into golden hour
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Pied Shag #photography #nature #birds #NZ
A pied shag has it's back to the photographer wings spread to dry  after preening. The bird is perched on a log rising above the choppy water at the river mouth.  The bird has turned  it's long supple neck to eyeball the photographer revealing the blue eye and yellow patch over the beak.
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Variable Oystercatcher #photography #nature #birds #NZ
An black bird with  bright orange eye, beak and legs has paused on a sandy beach to eye the photographer.  The softly focused sea and sky blend to form a grey backdrop. The bird has been searching for food in the sand leaving his beak sandy
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Late Afternoon Beachscape #photography #landscapes #OhopeBeach #NZ
Taken in the late afternoon the light in this beachscape is subdued. In the background a haze softens the hills. The settlement lies under the hills , norfolk pines dot the shoreline. The outgoing tide has decorated the beach with shells. A few seagulls wander the tideline. The white caps stand out against the navy blue sea. Blue hour is not far away
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Pied Shag #photography #nature #birds #NZ
Resting on a log is a pied shag. The bird faces away from the camera, the neck is wound back to allow the bird to preen and the viewer to see the bright blue eye and yellow patch over the beak, the beak is hidden in the plumage . Behind the bird lies the choppy waters of the river mouth in soft focus
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The DILETTANTE @demwar.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Vote like your best mate is indigenous, your daughter is gay, your uncle is on NDIS, your brother is on the poverty line, your neighbour is an immigrant and your kids have to live on this planet for decades after you leave.
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Little Shag #photography #nature #birds #NZ
A nature image of a little shag. The bird is perched on a log in front of a stretch of water. The webbed feet clearly seen. The bird is black with a yellow bill and a scattering of white  beneath. It has a vready eye on the photographer. The background is slightly soft and a bit too busy. It is made up of a log grasses and part of a mallard duck.
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Stokes Valley Sunset #photography #landscapes #sunset #NZ
Taken from a hillside overlooking the Stokes Valley. The dark foreground leads down to the urban landscape , houses streetlights  and cars twinkle in the darkness. The hills rise darkly on the opposite side.  The sky is navy blue the horizon over the unseen harbour is bright orange with the sun's afterglow.
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
After the Storm #photography #landscapes #storms #NZ
Taken after a storm had passed through flooding the river and whipping up big swells.Seagulls are oblivious to large waves crashing at the rivermouth. The water is turbid with precious soil washed from up river paddocks. Drift wood is piled on the beach . The sky is blue with the promise of clement weather
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Sunset from home .#dailyphoto #photography #nature #sunset #NZ
Sunset taken from behind our home. In the foreground houses can be made out nestling behind the flood protection bank. Trees in silhouette give way to distant hills. Grey clouds scud across firey sky
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Pied Stilt #photography #nature #birds #NZ
A small slender black and white wading bird is stalking through and emerging wetland after heavy rain. The bird has long pink legs and a long pointed beak which is partly open as the bird searches for prey. The large black eye stands out against the white face
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Paradise Shell Duck #photography #nature #birds #NZ
The female paradise shell duck grazing. The duck has a white head with a black bill and eye. The black and Tan feathers of the body and folded wings  conceal the bright tan real and dark green feathers  of the underside of the wings and tail
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Blue Lake after Sunrise #photography #landscapes #NZ
A lakescape taken about an hour after sunrise. The far hills are reflected in a stretch of clear water lit by the morning light. The rest of the sky and hill tops are obscured by a blue grey mist. The lake aside from the reflected hills is a misty lilac blue. We spotted this chance scene travelling between sunrise and forrest shoots. It is easy to see how the blue lake got it's name
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Look the Other Way. Shooting a sunrise at Lake Tarawera I was reminded to look around. #dailyphoto #photography #landscapes #nature #SunRise #Rotorua #NZ
A lakescape at sunrise. The lakeside and trees frame the image. The lake is turned gold and lilac by fog descending over the scene. The far hills are becoming obscured as the lilac grey cloud bank envelopes the surroundings.  A tiny dot off the headland is an intrepid flyfisher
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Milkyway over Lake Tarawera #photography #nature #Rotorua #NZ
Framed by silhouetted trees the milkyway rises over Lake Tarawera.  The dots of light in the foreground are headlamps on photographers and hardy campers in caravans lakeside
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Hypochaeris radicata – also known as catsear. #dailyphoto #photography #nature #plants #NZ
A macro shot of the seed head of the catsear or false dandelion.  A macro shot as the seeds start to move off in a light breeze . The flower head is in focus the background I'd consciously blurred
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Jeuvenille White Fronted Tern. #dailyphoto #photography #nature #birds #NZ
A jeuvenille white fronted tern stands on a coarse sandy beach. The into the breeze stance is typical of this bird. The plumage is transitional. The head and some wing feathers show the jeuvenille form
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Pied Shag . #dailyphoto #photography #nature #birds #NZ
A pied shag is perched on a log side on to the camera. The bird is preparing to dry it's wings in the stiff breeze. Beyond the bird lies the wind swept water of the lagoon and a reed bed. The bird displays breeding plumage with a yellow patch above the beak and a bright blue eye
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Lake Rotorua. Just after sunset #photography #nature #sunset #Rotorua #NZ
A sunset taken over Lake Rotorua.  Taken from a sandy beach on the lake edge. The sun has slipped behind a headland on the far side of the lake. The afterglow has painted the lake and sky in gold. An arc of orange lies over the glow. The sky is a deep blue /green
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Anne @101 @murphyrules101.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Social distancing March 2025
2 I ages taken on the beach the day NZ covid stay at home rules were eased. Beach scenes showing an expanse of sand and sea. The only elements are a seagull and 2 people striding out of shot. The wide angle view emphasises the big sky and the feeling g of space. Very close inspection reveals our long line heading g into the ocean.
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