Most sunny weekend days are great for taking a walk along the waterfront. A couple of weekends ago we went to take advantage of all the things happening in town.
There were kids playing EVERYWHERE.
These wee girls were getting a better look at the baby seal lounging on the sunny rocks on the shoreline. He was drawing a large crowd, but he was totally relaxed. We did start to wonder if he was actually still alive, but when you concentrated you could see him breathing. Phew!
The Rugby World Cup match playing in Wellington that Sunday was the pool game between France and Tonga. France was expected to win (they didn't!), but the passion from fans on both sides was high. While there was many french accents, I suspect that lots of the fans didn't have an ounce of French or Tongan blood in them. It was so awesome to see people get in to the spirit.
Along the way a street entertainer had gathered a very large crowd. While everyone gathered to watch him set things on fire and what-not, I stood on a bench and photographed people around me. I have read a lot about street photography and while not brave enough to get right in peoples faces when they can see that I'm taking their photos, I enjoyed this opportunity to give it a go.
An ice skating rink was set up on Queens Warf. While watching the crowd skate (and fall down) around and around, this wee girl stopped and stared at me, so I took her picture.
All the Navy ships and boats docked at the wharfs were showing their support for the Rugby World Cup teams. This one was flying the Welish, Scotish and English flags. I loved that they were suspended of the structure.
The first spring ducklings were hanging out in the lagoon, enjoying the bread being thrown in by passerbys.
And here's one last shot. It's not special to this Sunday outing, and is a shot that you've probably seen many time before, but I still love photographing this part of the wharf and it looks good in Black & White too.
The New Zealand Navy was in town. All 6 ships. Yep, just 6 ships. The lines to get on board for a little looksy were way too long, but we did have a good nosey from shore.
There were kids playing EVERYWHERE.
These wee girls were getting a better look at the baby seal lounging on the sunny rocks on the shoreline. He was drawing a large crowd, but he was totally relaxed. We did start to wonder if he was actually still alive, but when you concentrated you could see him breathing. Phew!
The Rugby World Cup match playing in Wellington that Sunday was the pool game between France and Tonga. France was expected to win (they didn't!), but the passion from fans on both sides was high. While there was many french accents, I suspect that lots of the fans didn't have an ounce of French or Tongan blood in them. It was so awesome to see people get in to the spirit.
At Te Papa there was a pair of artists creating a mural on the side of the building. They were using tape only. It was a 24 hour piece of artwork, making it even more interesting.
Along the way a street entertainer had gathered a very large crowd. While everyone gathered to watch him set things on fire and what-not, I stood on a bench and photographed people around me. I have read a lot about street photography and while not brave enough to get right in peoples faces when they can see that I'm taking their photos, I enjoyed this opportunity to give it a go.
An ice skating rink was set up on Queens Warf. While watching the crowd skate (and fall down) around and around, this wee girl stopped and stared at me, so I took her picture.
All the Navy ships and boats docked at the wharfs were showing their support for the Rugby World Cup teams. This one was flying the Welish, Scotish and English flags. I loved that they were suspended of the structure.
The first spring ducklings were hanging out in the lagoon, enjoying the bread being thrown in by passerbys.
And here's one last shot. It's not special to this Sunday outing, and is a shot that you've probably seen many time before, but I still love photographing this part of the wharf and it looks good in Black & White too.
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