18.12.2016

I have been watching this bloom on the magnolia tree for several days, finally it was perfect .

                  Magnolia in a Blue Jug

8.12.2016

I was privileged last week to take photographs at the Fo Guang Shan Temple in Manakau Auckland.

Here are a few.

Always good to end with some rose tea.

8th Dec 2016

Roses are in full bloom everywhere at the moment. These were hanging over a fence looking and
smelling divine. Couldn't resist a little play.

         A Bed of Roses

The Innkeeper's Daughter

Taken at Steampunk the Thames

The time travelers wife

Yesterday I went to the Time Travelers Convention where I embarked on a nostalgic journey back in time.

Lots of wonderful Steampunkers dressed in their finery looking glamorous.

Here is model Kathryn McGregor

She entered the hall with a hustle and bustle 

Taken at the School of Mines in Thames. The children seemed to love every minute.