from the peak of rangitoto, one of the various dormant volcanoes in auckland, i viewed through the rainy clouds that winds blew at high speeds towards the small largest city in new zealand. i didn’t really think twice about the word volcano, given the fact that i gre up surrounded by them. but these days, with the eruption of the eyjafjallajökull, some other volcanoes in costa rica becoming more active, i wonder what measures are governments taking into account for communities (primary, secondary and tertiary) in hazardous areas.
April 27, 2010
042710
March 22, 2010
032210
throughout the little towns and establishments in new zealand, i found flowers decorating these cities. they were everywhere: on the street, small street paths, parks and hanging by the sidewalks (as shown on this photo). many other cities do it too, and such simple detail just indirectly cheers you up. if not, at least it provides a welcoming sense of warmth.
happy birthday alexandria!
March 3, 2010
030310
this pinnate frond shape blends in the bushes of the marlborough sounds within other small plants, trees and ferns. upon looking further into the plant, its shape and name: this half symmetrical and divided leaf carries the typological name of pinnate from its common axis in the structure where these are also mentioned as feather leafs.
