As summer fades into Autumn, large post-breeding flocks of fluttering shearwater are gathering off the northern beaches of Auckland, NZ. Great to visit them by kayak. Soon they will head north to pest-free islands to restart the breeding cycle all over again.
This coyote came out of the brush onto the trail and started walking directly toward me. Took this shot, then quickly got out of its way! Z9 with 400 f4.5 plus 1.4 TC
The first really warm day of spring 2024, with +80℉ and nature has exploded instantly.
Japanese ornamental cherry on my doorstep, yesterday it was still mostly closed.
A few shots close to the MFD = 2.5 m/8.21 ft, with the Z 400/4.5 VR S.