it's a spring thing

25 November 2016

Back home in beautiful Central Otago, we've been having the most lush Spring I can ever remember.

No art this time, just photos :-)

Glendhu Bay, Lake Wanaka, New Zealand
Glendhu Bay, Lake Wanaka, New Zealand
West Wanaka & The Peninsula, New Zealand
West Wanaka & The Peninsula, New Zealand
Lupins, Lake Hawea
Lupins, Lake Hawea
Lupin, Lake Hawea
Lupin, Lake Hawea
Mushrooms
Mushrooms
Calafornian Poppies, Clutha River
Calafornian Poppies, Clutha River
Wild Rose, Clutha River
Wild Rose, Clutha River
Wye Creek, Queenstown
Wye Creek, Queenstown
Wye Creek, Queensown
Wye Creek, Queensown

Meanwhile, in the studio, I'm continuing with my New Zealand bird series. Follow on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date on those.

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