Brena Smith
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Princess - The famous and loved Pania Of The Reef gazing to the ocean

Princess Limited

The famous and loved Pania Of The Reef gazing to the ocean

This image of the popular bronze statue in Napier is created from an unusual angle adding mystery and attitude to Pania's legend. Shot during a cyclone, the sea spray softened late afternoon sunlight to highlight her beautiful details

People Places Portrait Things Art Bronze Exhibitions Hawke's Bay Iconic Legend Maori Marine Parade Napier New Zealand Pania Of The Reef Princess Women
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Te Mata Peak First Light - Early morning light on Te Mata Peak

Te Mata Peak First Light

Early morning light on Te Mata Peak
Landscape Places Craggy Range Gold Hawke's Bay New Zealand Sleeping Giant Te Mata Peak Trees Tukituki Tukituki Valley
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Mount Erin Flows - A cape of shadows over Mt Erin and foothills in hazy golden afternoon sunlight

Mount Erin Flows

A cape of shadows over Mt Erin and foothills in hazy golden afternoon sunlight
Landscape Places Gold Golden Green Hawke's Bay Haze Hills Mt Erin Shadows
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The Ecliptic - The circle of the Millennial Arch designed by artist David Trubridge

The Ecliptic

The circle of the Millennial Arch designed by artist David Trubridge

This contemporary sculpture is inspired by the ecliptic - an astronomical term referring to the great circle on the celestial sphere representing the apparent annual path of the sun relative to the stars. The full sculpture can be viewed on Marine Parade, Napier

Abstract Places Things Blue David Trubridge Hawke's Bay Marine Parade Millennial Arch Napier Reflections Sculpture Steel
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Sea Monsters - Storm surf at Napier, New Zealand

Sea Monsters

Storm surf at Napier, New Zealand
Abstract Nature Seascape Aqua Foam Ocean Sea Sea Monsters Surf Teal Waves
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Tui On Harakeke V - Tui come for the sweet nectar in the flax flowers

Tui On Harakeke V

Tui come for the sweet nectar in the flax flowers
Nature Birds Blue Flax Green Native Birds Native Bush Nectar Teal Tui Tui On Harakeke Warm
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Orbitals IX - An experiment in orange bokeh

Orbitals IX

An experiment in orange bokeh

These bokeh orbs are created by intentionally setting the camera out of focus and are quite nice to daydream into with a soft gaze

Abstract Things Black Bokeh Circles Colourful Orange Orbitals Orbs
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Up In Flames - Blazing dawn clouds over the Pacific Ocean to Cape Kidnappers

Up In Flames

Blazing dawn clouds over the Pacific Ocean to Cape Kidnappers
Places Seascape Beach Cape Kidnappers Dawn Ocean Orange Pacific Red Sea Sunrise Waves
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Trunk & Fern - A fern bathed in afternoon light in Ball’s Clearing Reserve, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

Trunk & Fern

A fern bathed in afternoon light in Ball’s Clearing Reserve, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
Nature Places Ball's Clearing Ferns Forest Green Native Bush New Zealand Plants Sunlight Trees
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Sunscope Sunrise - Sunrise aligned through the wonderful Sunscope

Sunscope Sunrise

Sunrise aligned through the wonderful Sunscope

This sculpture created by Vesica Aotearoa can be found on Napier's waterfront near the Veronica Sun Bay

Abstract Places Things Art Art Deco Art Deco Festival Black Hawke's Bay Napier Orange Sculpture Silhouette Sun Sunrise Sunscope Vesica Aotearoa
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Solar Fire - Late afternoon sunshine through pine trees, at Eskdale Forest, near Napier, New Zealand

Solar Fire

Late afternoon sunshine through pine trees, at Eskdale Forest, near Napier, New Zealand
Nature Afternoon Eskdale Forest Forestry Gold Golden Hawke's Bay Leaves New Zealand Orange Pine Sun Sunlight Sunset Sunshine Trees
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Napier Viewing Platform - Napier's fabulous Viewing Platform on a big surf morning

Napier Viewing Platform

Napier's fabulous Viewing Platform on a big surf morning

Completed in December 2015 the viewing platform connects to the foreshore walkway system and provides the public elevated access to the water’s edge and views of Hawke Bay and back to the city

Places Seascape Things Beach Hawke's Bay Marine Parade Napier New Zealand Ocean Pacific Pier Sea Viewing Platform Waves
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Mount Kahuranaki & Tukituki Valley - Sunny winter afternoon looking across the Tukituki Valley and river to Mount Kahuranaki

Mount Kahuranaki & Tukituki Valley New

Sunny winter afternoon looking across the Tukituki Valley and river to Mount Kahuranaki

This is an extreme resolution image suitable for large scale printing. By combining many images shot with a telephoto lens there's a surprising level of detail revealed when viewed on a large scale

Landscape Places Autumn Blue Farm Farming Golden Green Hawke's Bay Mt Kahuranaki Napier New Zealand Rivers Trees Tukituki Tukituki Valley Valleys Water Winter
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Mount Kahuranaki - Sunny winter afternoon looking across the Tukituki Valley to Mount Kahuranaki

Mount Kahuranaki New Edit

Sunny winter afternoon looking across the Tukituki Valley to Mount Kahuranaki

This is an extreme resolution image suitable for large scale printing. By combining many images shot with a telephoto lens there's a surprising level of detail revealed when viewed on a large scale

Landscape Places Autumn Blue Farm Farming Golden Green Hawke's Bay Mt Kahuranaki Napier New Zealand Rivers Trees Tukituki Tukituki Valley Valleys Water Winter
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Mount Kahuranaki & Tukituki Valley II - Sunny winter afternoon looking across the Tukituki Valley and river to Mount Kahuranaki

Mount Kahuranaki & Tukituki Valley II New

Sunny winter afternoon looking across the Tukituki Valley and river to Mount Kahuranaki

This is a cropped version of the full extremely high resolution image to show a variation of composition

Landscape Places Autumn Blue Farm Farming Golden Green Hawke's Bay Mt Kahuranaki Napier New Zealand Rivers Trees Tukituki Tukituki Valley Valleys Water Winter
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Mount Kahuranaki II - Sunny winter afternoon looking across the Tukituki Valley to Mount Kahuranaki

Mount Kahuranaki II New

Sunny winter afternoon looking across the Tukituki Valley to Mount Kahuranaki

This is a cropped version of the extremely high resolution image to show a variation of composition

Landscape Places Autumn Blue Farm Farming Golden Green Hawke's Bay Mt Kahuranaki Napier New Zealand Rivers Serene Trees Tukituki Tukituki Valley Valleys Water Winter
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Golden Te Mata Peak & Tukituki River - Morning golden summer light on Te Mata Peak and range, looking over the Tukituki River with Mt Kahuranaki in the distance

Golden Te Mata Peak & Tukituki River New Edit

Morning golden summer light on Te Mata Peak and range, looking over the Tukituki River with Mt Kahuranaki in the distance

This is an extremely high resolution multiple image panorama to suit any large wall, banner or billboard

Landscape Places Gold Golden Hawke's Bay Morning Mt Kahuranaki New Zealand Rivers Sleeping Giant Sunrise Te Mata Peak Trees Tukituki Tukituki River
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Unicorn Chaser - A colourful dawn towards Cape Kidnappers from Napier

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A colourful dawn towards Cape Kidnappers from Napier
Seascape Beach Calm Cape Kidnappers Hawke's Bay Magenta Napier New Zealand Ocean Pacific Pink Sea Serene Stillness Sun Sunrise
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Back Paddock - Lagoon farm paddocks and estuary from Rorookuri hill on the Whakamaharatanga walkway near Bay View

Back Paddock Sold

Lagoon farm paddocks and estuary from Rorookuri hill on the Whakamaharatanga walkway near Bay View

This work can be viewed on a large wall by visiting the Torpedo7 store in Napier

Landscape Cattle Estuary Farming Green Hawke's Bay Hills Mist Napier New Zealand Water
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Te Mata Peak & Range - Sunshine breaking through the cloud illuminating the farmland below Te Mata Peak

Te Mata Peak & Range Sold

Sunshine breaking through the cloud illuminating the farmland below Te Mata Peak

The zigzag trail became controversial and was subsequently removed before opening to the public

Landscape Craggy Range Farming Grass Havelock North Hawke's Bay Hills Iconic New Zealand Pano Sleeping Giant Te Mata Peak Trails Zigzag
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Sunrise On Te Mata Peak & Tukituki River - The beautiful Craggy Range bathed in gorgeous early morning light

Sunrise On Te Mata Peak & Tukituki River Sold

The beautiful Craggy Range bathed in gorgeous early morning light
Landscape Autumn Craggy Range Green Havelock North Hawke's Bay Magenta New Zealand Rocks Sleeping Giant Sun Sunrise Te Mata Peak Tukituki Tukituki River Water
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Spinal Ignition - Sunset reflections over Pandora Estuary, Napier, New Zealand

Spinal Ignition Sold New Edit

Sunset reflections over Pandora Estuary, Napier, New Zealand
Seascape Blue Calm Clouds Estuary Hawke's Bay Napier New Zealand Orange Pano Reflections Stillness Sunset
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Three Sparrows II -

Three Sparrows II New

Nature Birds Brown Sparrows Three Yellow
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One Sparrow - Ready for action

One Sparrow New

Ready for action
Nature Birds Brown One Sparrows Yellow
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Three Sparrows -

Three Sparrows New

Nature Birds Brown Sparrows Three Yellow
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