Coastal Environment – Birkenhead Photo Competition 2023

Bronwen Williams: Golden Welcome

by Birkenhead Residents Association15 Years and Over (2023), Coastal Environment September 30, 2023September 30, 2023Comments are Disabled

his is an early morning photo taken at the Birkenhead Ferry Terminal. At least the gulls are still flying, even if the ferries aren’t running!

Sophia Yager: Dogs Day at Soldiers Bay

by Birkenhead Residents AssociationCoastal Environment, Under 15 years (2023) September 29, 2023September 29, 2023Comments are Disabled

My dog going for a swim

David Jennings: Floating

by Birkenhead Residents Association15 Years and Over (2023), Coastal Environment September 29, 2023September 29, 2023Comments are Disabled

Hinemoa reserve.

Theo Cahill Harder: Other Side

by Birkenhead Residents AssociationCoastal Environment, Under 15 years (2023) September 29, 2023September 29, 2023Comments are Disabled

Looking across the harbour.

Pamela McIntosh: Honolulu… or Highbury?

by Birkenhead Residents Association15 Years and Over (2023), Coastal Environment September 29, 2023September 29, 2023Comments are Disabled

Don’t forget to look up as you wander down Birkenhead Ave – it’ll take you straight to the tropics.

David Jennings: Are We There Yet

by Birkenhead Residents Association15 Years and Over (2023), Coastal Environment September 29, 2023September 29, 2023Comments are Disabled

Misty harbor from wharf.

Erica Hannam: Colourful Dinghies

by Birkenhead Residents Association15 Years and Over (2023), Coastal Environment September 29, 2023September 29, 2023Comments are Disabled

Cheerfully coloured dinghies at Little Shoal Bay cheered up a grey and windy day.

Russel Abarintos: Silent Sentinels

by Birkenhead Residents Association15 Years and Over (2023), Coastal Environment September 29, 2023September 29, 2023Comments are Disabled

Boats drifting mysteriously during a foggy morning near Birkenhead Ferry Terminal.

Theo Cahill Harder: Sleeping Beauty

by Birkenhead Residents AssociationCoastal Environment, Under 15 years (2023) September 29, 2023September 29, 2023Comments are Disabled

A dormant beauty.

Ian Rushton: Clown Fish Camouflage

by Birkenhead Residents Association15 Years and Over (2023), Coastal Environment September 29, 2023September 29, 2023Comments are Disabled

The painted orange bands on the boat reminded me of a clown fish and meanwhile, in the background one could be forgiven for thinking an alien ship had just landed.

Chloe Wiltens-Brown: Stormy Days

by Birkenhead Residents AssociationCoastal Environment, Under 15 years (2023) September 29, 2023September 29, 2023Comments are Disabled

Seeing the dark clouds rolling over the Waitemata Harbour towards the city.

Kiara Page: Grey Days

by Birkenhead Residents AssociationCoastal Environment, Under 15 years (2023) September 29, 2023September 29, 2023Comments are Disabled

Birkenhead wharf on a windy but relaxing day.

Lester Blomfield: Departure from Chelsea

by Birkenhead Residents Association15 Years and Over (2023), Coastal Environment September 29, 2023September 29, 2023Comments are Disabled

“Time to leave,” the seagull said.

Lester Blomfield: Storm Brewing

by Birkenhead Residents Association15 Years and Over (2023), Coastal Environment September 29, 2023September 29, 2023Comments are Disabled

Bad weather on the way! Time to batten down the hatches.

Lester Blomfield: Arrival at Chelsea

by Birkenhead Residents Association15 Years and Over (2023), Coastal Environment September 29, 2023September 29, 2023Comments are Disabled

Sugar Boat being nudged towards Chelsea Wharf.

David Clouston: Pot of Gold

by Birkenhead Residents Association15 Years and Over (2023), Coastal Environment September 29, 2023September 29, 2023Comments are Disabled

I looked up and saw a beautiful rainbow 🌈 coming down to Birkenhead Point.

Ivan Ngadi: Neptune’s Pearls at Chelsea Bay

by Birkenhead Residents Association15 Years and Over (2023), Coastal Environment September 29, 2023September 29, 2023Comments are Disabled

Taken at Chelsea bay in the morning.

Kate Britten: Ship Happens

by Birkenhead Residents Association15 Years and Over (2023), Coastal Environment September 29, 2023September 29, 2023Comments are Disabled

This old beauty bearer her soul at Little Shoal.

Ian Rushton: Boots Bike Boats Beach Bridge

by Birkenhead Residents Association15 Years and Over (2023), Coastal Environment September 28, 2023September 28, 2023Comments are Disabled

A mysterious pairing, gumboots and a bike.

Robert Davies: Harbour on Film

by Birkenhead Residents Association15 Years and Over (2023), Coastal Environment September 28, 2023September 28, 2023Comments are Disabled

Shot on a Portra 400 / 1980s Olympus XA1