Sea Turtle.Maui., Bernard Spragg Photo
Out of all the colorful marine life on Maui, the Hawaiian Green sea turtle has a special ability to make your heart skip a beat...Whether it’s quickly spotting their bald green head when they swim up and surfac... More
Natures carpet., Bernard Spragg Photo
Fish Creek Park is a provincial park located in the southern part of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is the second largest urban park in Canada after Rouge National Urban Park in the Greater Toronto Area,
Mangawhai Heads Beach NZ.. Bernard Spragg photography
Mangawhai, also known as Mangawhai Heads, is nestled between the Pacific coast and rolling farmland. You’re offered a choice of seaside experiences here – a surf beach on one side and safe harbour beaches on th... More
Badlands National Park,South Dakota.
Badlands National Park (Lakota: Makȟóšiča) is an American national park located in southwestern South Dakota. The park protects 242,756 acres (379.3 sq mi; 982.4 km2)of sharply eroded buttes and pinnacles, alon... More
A pair of earth stars.(Geastrales)
Earthstar fungus isn’t hard to spot because of its distinct, star-like appearance. The colors aren’t star-like though, as the oddly beautiful earthstar fungus displays various shades of brownish-gray. The centr... More
On the Beach., Bernard Spragg Photo
Public domain free photos
The royal spoonbill (Platalea regia)
The royal spoonbill (Platalea regia) also known as the black-billed spoonbill, occurs in intertidal flats and shallows of fresh and saltwater wetlands in Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and... More
The white-capped albatross (Thalassarche cauta steadi)
The white-capped albatross (Thalassarche cauta steadi) is a mollymawk that breeds on the islands off of New Zealand. Not all experts agree that this form should be recognized as a separate species from the shy ... More
The variable oystercatcher (Haematopus unicolor)
The variable oystercatcher (Haematopus unicolor) is a species of wader in the family Haematopodidae. It is endemic to New Zealand. The Maori name is torea-pango.[2] They are also known as 'red bills'.[3].."Vari... More
LAUST MAERSK., Bernard Spragg Photo
IMO: 9190743.MMSI: 219968000.Call Sign: OVZV2.Flag: Denmark [DK].AIS Vessel Type: Cargo - Hazard A (Major).Gross Tonnage: 50688.Deadweight: 63000 t.Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 265.84m × 37.4m.Year Built: ... More
White heron,(Egretta alba modesta)
A large white heron with a long yellow bill, long dark legs and a very long neck. When breeding, the bill becomes grey-black and long filamentous plumes develop, mainly on the back. In flight, the white heron t... More
Red-crowned parakeet.(Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae)
The red-crowned parakeet or red-fronted parakeet, also widely known by its Māori name of kākāriki, is a small parrot from New Zealand. It is characterised by its bright green plumage and the red pattern on its head.
Centre Street Bridge,Calgary.. Bernard Spragg photography
The Centre Street Bridge, built 1915-1916, is a concrete bridge with four arched spans and upper and lower traffic decks. It is ornamented by a pair of kiosks at each end topped by lion sculptures. The bridge c... More
Calvatia. "Puff balls", Bernard Spragg Photo
Calvatia is a genus of puffball mushrooms that includes the spectacular giant puffball C. gigantea. It was formerly classified within the now-obsolete order Lycoperdales, which, following a restructuring of fun... More
The forest floor., Bernard Spragg Photo
Amanita muscaria, commonly known as the fly agaric or fly amanita, is a basidiomycete mushroom, one of many in the genus Amanita. It is also a muscimol mushroom. Native throughout the temperate and boreal regio... More
B & W Abstract., Bernard Spragg Photo
Doubtful Sound New Zealand.
Sanja Festival participants.Asakusa., Bernard Spragg Photo
Sanja Matsuri ("Three Shrine Festival"), or Sanja Festival, is one of the three great Shinto festivals in Tokyo. It is considered one of the wildest and largest.[1] The festival is held in honor of Hinokuma Ham... More
Aoraki / Mount Cook, Bernard Spragg Photo
Aoraki / Mount Cook is located in New ZealandAoraki / Mount CookAoraki / Mount Cook.South Island, New Zealand.Parent rangeSouthern Alps.Climbing.First ascent 1894 by Tom Fyfe, George Graham, Jack Clarke.Easies... More
9V-SVE SQ297. Christchurch NZ.. Bernard Spragg photography
Serial number.30870 LN:374.Type.Boeing 777-212ER.First flight date.13/11/2001.Test registration..Plane age.16.7 years. .Engines.2 x RR Trent 892
CPO SAVANNAH Container Ship. Bernard Spragg photography
MO: 9440837.MMSI: 636018280.Call Sign: A8UL4.Flag: Liberia [LR].AIS Vessel Type: Cargo - Hazard A (Major).Gross Tonnage: 41358.Deadweight: 51701 t.Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 262.07m × 32.25m.Year Built: ... More
Clathrus archeri (Devil's Fingers)
A large, starfish-like fruitbody whose 4 to 6 (exceptionally 8) arched red arms are coated with a smelly gleba on the upper surface, the mature fruitbody is typically 20cm across with arms arching to 10cm in he... More
Hygrocybe conicoides. (Blackening Waxcap)
Commonly known as the Blackening Waxcap, this very variable grassland mushroom is one of several species whose caps turn black with age; however, it can be readily distinguished from other similar waxcaps by it... More
Calgary Street Art., Bernard Spragg Photo
Sadko (red) and Kabuki (yellow) were created bySoel Etrog in 1972. These twice life-size sculptures add much needed colour to downtown Calgary's 2nd Street SW and Bow Valley Square.
Icon Tram no 1888 Christchurch., public domain photograph
The inner city’s trams are iconic Christchurch at its best. But the latest addition to Christchurch Attractions’ eye-catching fleet is Tram 1888 – a handsome blue R-class with a very colourful life..Built in 19... More
OOCL Dalian., Bernard Spragg Photo
IMO: 9445526.MMSI: 477627800.Call Sign: VRFW9.Flag: Hong Kong [HK].AIS Vessel Type: Cargo.Gross Tonnage: 40168.Deadweight: 50554 t.Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 260.05m × 32.25m.Year Built: 2009.St... More
Gymnopilus junonius., Bernard Spragg Photo
Gymnopilus junonius is a species of mushroom in the family Cortinariaceae. Commonly known as Laughing Gym, Laughing Cap, Laughing Jim, or the Spectacular Rustgill, this large orange mushroom is typically found ... More
Scarlet pouch (Weraroa erythrocephala)
Species are usually found in rainforests or wet grasslands, growing on the ground or on wood; species of Weraroa have been found in New Zealand and the United States.
9V-SVM Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-200
Airframe Details.Manufacturer Serial Number (MSN)30874.Line Number430.Aircraft TypeBoeing 777-200.Age15.4 Years.Test registrationN5028Y.Production Site Everett (PAE).Airframe StatusActive.Engines. RR Trent 892 x2
Flammulina velutipes., Bernard Spragg Photo
Flammulina velutipes grows in clusters on deciduous logs and dead trees including elm, aspen, poplar, and willow. It is widespread on hardwoods and grows on stumps, dead trees, buried wood, on roots, and in wou... More
Fremont Street Experence. Las Vegas.
The Fremont Street Experience is located in the heart of downtown, directly outside the Fremont Casino. This world-famous venue is home to Viva Vision, the largest LED screen in the world. Experience free conce... More
Airbus A380-861. Christchurch NZ
REGISTRATION DETAILS FOR A6-EDH (EMIRATES) A380-861.Serial25 A6-EDH...Line Number.First Flight13.07.09.ModelA380-861.StatusActive..The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, wide-body, four-engine jet airliner manufa... More
White heron, (Egretta alba modesta)
A rare bird.Rare in New Zealand, with a population of just 100–120 birds, the elegant white heron or kōtuku (Ardea modesta) is nevertheless common in India, Japan, China and Australia, where it is known as the ... More
NASA,S flying observatory SOFIA.
Nasa's flying observatory has again landed in New Zealand for more winter missions gazing into space and unlocking further mysteries of the universe...The unique plane, fitted with a giant gyro-stabilised highl... More
Tourist Attraction - New Brighton Pier.Christchurch. NZ.
There have been two New Brighton Piers in New Brighton, New Zealand. The first pier, of wooden construction, opened on 18 January 1894 and was demolished on 12 October 1965. The current concrete pier was opened... More
Apollo Bay Vic Australia.. Bernard Spragg photography
Apollo Bay is located between Wye River and Cape Otway on Victoria's scenic coastal route, the Great Ocean Road...As a popular tourist destination, Apollo Bay offers both swimming and surf beaches, as well as a... More
Sanja Matsur Applause., Bernard Spragg Photo
Applause is primarily a form of ovation by the act of clapping, or striking the palms of the hands together, in order to create noise. Audiences usually applaud after a performance, such as a musical concert, s... More
Loch Ard Gorge. Vic Australia. - Public domain scan of engraving
The Loch Ard Gorge is one of the best-loved stop-off points along the Great Ocean Road. It’s situated in the Port Campbell National Park and is just three minutes from the world-famous formation of the Twelve A... More
Cortinarius sp, Bernard Spragg Photo
Cortinarius is a large, morphologically divergent genus of ectomycorrhizal species. Species in this genus are amongst the most common and prominent mushrooms seen in New Zealand's beech forests in the autumn.
Clathrus archeri. (Octopus fungi)
Clathrus archeri (synonyms Lysurus archeri, Anthurus archeri, Pseudocolus archeri), commonly known as octopus stinkhorn, or devil's fingers, is a fungus which like most fungi has a global distribution. The youn... More
King Bolete (Boletus edulis). Bernard Spragg photography
The King Bolete is a very popular, delicious, meaty mushroom that grows all over the world. It has many names such as king, cep, porcini, steinpilz, penny bun and many others. It is apparently a complex of clos... More
Meiji Jingu Shrine. Saki Barrels.
Meiji Jingu Shrine Sake Barrels. An interesting thing you will spot at Meiji Jingu Shrine is this huge collection of sake barrels. They are called kazaridaru in Japanese and are a decorative display. Sake tradi... More
Inocybe sp., Bernard Spragg Photo
Inocybe is a large genus of mushroom-forming fungi. Members of Inocybe are mycorrhizal, and some evidence shows that the high degree of speciation in the genus is due to adaptation to different trees and perhap... More
Sanja Festival participant.Asakusa., Bernard Spragg Photo
Sanja Matsuri ("Three Shrine Festival"), or Sanja Festival, is one of the three great Shinto festivals in Tokyo. It is considered one of the wildest and largest.[1] The festival is held in honor of Hinokuma Ham... More
Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada.
Valley of Fire is located in the Mojave Desert approximately 58 miles Northeast of the Las Vegas Strip. Valley of Fire is the oldest Nevada State Park and was dedicated in 1935. Valley of Fire State Park cove... More
Hanazono shrine. Shinjuku. Tokyo., bronze
The Hanazono Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. This shrine was founded in the mid-17th century. Wikipedia
Tourist Attraction - Sensō-ji. Asakusa Tokyo.
DescriptionSensō-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. It is Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant. Formerly associated with the Tendai sect of Buddhism, it became ... More
Chapel of the Holy Cross. Sedona.
The Chapel of the Holy Cross is a Roman Catholic chapel built into the buttes of Sedona, Arizona, and is run by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, as a part of St. John Vianney Parish in Sedona..Richard Hei... More
Geastrum (earthstars), Bernard Spragg Photo
Earthstars grow in leaf litter on the forest floor. When they first appear they resemble a small egg, then their outer layer splits open and folds back into six to eight arms, like a star. The spherical spore-... More
Basket Fungi NewZealand., Bernard Spragg Photo
Ileodictyon cibarium is a saprobic species of fungus in the family Phallaceae. It is endemic to New Zealand, where it commonly known as the basket fungus or the white basket fungus, alluding to the fruit bodies... More
Nijubashi Bridge. Tokyo., Bernard Spragg Photo
The Tokyo Imperial Palace (皇居 Kōkyo, literally "Imperial Residence") is the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan. It is a large park-like area located in the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo and contains buildings in... More
Grain elevators.Mossleigh Alberta., Bernard Spragg Photo
Three old grain elevators, very photogenic ones at that, can be found in small town Mossleigh Alberta. They’re located along a railway branch line that has been out of service for well over a decade, but as of ... More
Coprinopsis laanii., Bernard Spragg Photo
Domain: Eukaryotic.Kingdom: Fungi.Division: Basidiomycota.Class: Agaricomycetes.Order: Agaricales.Family: Psathyrellaceae.Genus: Coprinopsis.Species: C. laanii.Scientific name: Coprinopsis laanii.Synonyms: Copr... More
Tokyo Station ., Bernard Spragg Photo
Tokyo Station is a railway station in the Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan. The original station is located in Chiyoda's Marunouchi business district near the Imperial Palace grounds. The newer Eastern extension is n... More
Bolete fungi., Bernard Spragg Photo
Mushroom-like fruiting body, fleshy, but with pores underneath, rather than gills. Most species are mycorrhizal. Those which are found under exotic trees have been introduced along with their hosts, those in na... More
Tourist Attraction - Saint Augustine Church . Paoay.
The Saint Augustine Church commonly known as the Paoay Church, is the Roman Catholic church of the municipality of Paoay, Ilocos Norte in the Philippines. Completed in 1710, the church is famous for its distin... More
The Grand Canyon Arizona.. Bernard Spragg photography
Grand Canyon National Park is the 15th site in the United States to have been named a national park. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, the park is located in northwestern Arizona. The park's central f... More
White heron, (Egretta alba modesta)
The white heron has always been rare in New Zealand and it has gained almost mythical status..It is revered by both Māori and pakeha for its elegant white feathers. This graceful bird has long, slender legs and... More
The kimono., Bernard Spragg Photo
The kimono is a traditional Japanese garment. Kimono was basically derived from the Chinese hanfu of the Wu region in Jiangnan, China. Kimono means garment and has come to denote these full-length, usually robe... More
Sanja Matsuri participant. Japan.
Sanja Matsuri "Three Shrine Festival", or Sanja Festival, is one of the three great Shinto festivals in Tokyo. It is considered one of the wildest and largest.The festival is held in honor of Hinokuma Hamanari... More
KOKOPO CHIEF Container Ship.. Bernard Spragg photography
IMO: 8907412.MMSI: 477062000.Call Sign: VRRD.Flag: Hong Kong [HK].AIS Vessel Type: Cargo.Gross Tonnage: 10352.Deadweight: 13970 t.Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 158.06m × 22.2m.Year Built: 1991.Stat... More
Flammulina velutipes, Bernard Spragg Photo
This small to medium sized saprobic fungus fruits in dense clusters during winter on both exotic and indigenous fallen or standing wood. Has a sticky pale yellow to rosy-orange brown cap darker in the centae; w... More
Asakusa Mikoshi.Japan., Bernard Spragg Photo
Sanja Matsuri "Three Shrine Festival", or Sanja Festival, is one of the three great Shinto festivals in Tokyo. It is considered one of the wildest and largest.[The festival is held in honor of Hinokuma Hamanar... More
The royal spoonbill (Platalea regia)
The royal spoonbill (Platalea regia) also known as the black-billed spoonbill, occurs in intertidal flats and shallows of fresh and saltwater wetlands in Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and... More
LOVE sculpture in Shinjuku.. Bernard Spragg photography
One of the best known series of public art works in the world, the LOVE sculpture created by the American artist Robert Indiana is present in Japan too, in Tokyo, near the Shinjuku I-LAND Tower.
Wolf-fart Puffball, Stump Puffball (Lycoperdon pyriforme)
Lycoperdon is a genus of puffball mushrooms. The genus has a widespread distribution and contains about 50 species.In general, it contains the smaller species such as the pear-shaped puffball and the gem-studde... More
Grain elevator. Herronton Alberta
Herronton is located 7 kilometres west of Mossleigh on Highway 24 and Secondary 547, and 10 kilometres south on Range Road 25-5. It is the last of 5 elevators, and is located on the CP line which runs from Elth... More
Prairie Sentinels – Nanton Alberta.
The Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre, a museum located in Nanton Alberta, showcases the once common prairie sentinel. These buildings, at one time, could be found all across the west – near every town i... More
Mycena haematopus., Bernard Spragg Photo
Mycena haematopus, commonly known as the bleeding fairy helmet, the burgundydrop bonnet, or the bleeding Mycena, is a species of fungus in the Mycenaceae family, of the order Agaricales. It is widespread and co... More
Podoscypha petalodes, Bernard Spragg Photo
Forms thin paper like funnels on short stalks, with ruffled edges. .Common name: Wine Glass Fungus.Found: Native Forest.Substrate: Growing from wood.Spore: ?Height: 60 mm.Width: 50 - 70 mm.Season: Autumn.Edible: Unknown
Deep in The Grand Canyon.. Bernard Spragg photography
This full day adventure begins in Williams, Arizona where you’ll board our coach or van. As you relax in our spacious, comfortable seats, you’ll travel along one of the last remaining stretches of the original ... More
Coprinellus disseminatus (Fairies Bonnets)
Kingdom: Fungi .Division: Basidiomycota .Class: Basidiomycetes .Order: Agaricales .Family: Coprinaceae .Genus: Coprinellus.Species: C. disseminatus .Scientific name: Coprinellus disseminatus.Synonyms: Pseudocop... More
Coprinopsis laanii, Bernard Spragg Photo
Domain: Eukaryotic.Kingdom: Fungi.Division: Basidiomycota.Class: Agaricomycetes.Order: Agaricales.Family: Psathyrellaceae.Genus: Coprinopsis.Species: C. laanii.Scientific name: Coprinopsis laanii.Synonyms: Copr... More
New Zealand fantail Rhipidura fuliginosa
Known for its friendly ‘cheet cheet’ call and energetic flying antics, the aptly named fantail is one of the most common and widely distributed native birds on the New Zealand mainland.
Turkey tail Fungus., Bernard Spragg Photo
Turkey Tails, (Trametes versicolor) fruiting body on rotting tree log, Trametes versicolor – also known as Coriolus versicolor and Polyporus versicolor – is a common polypore mushroom found throughout the world... More
Hauling the net ashore Philippines.
Marine fishing in the Philippines in more than an industry; it is a way of life. ... notably net fishing from small boats and the beach.
Tourist Attraction - Evening on Lake Powell.
Lake Powell is a reservoir on the Colorado River, straddling the border between Utah and Arizona, United States. Most of Lake Powell, along with Rainbow Bridge National Monument, is located in Utah. It is a maj... More
ZHUANG YUAN AO., Bernard Spragg Photo
IMO: 9650339.MMSI: 477938700.Call Sign: VRKU4.Flag: Hong Kong [HK].AIS Vessel Type: Tanker - Hazard A (Major).Gross Tonnage: 9963.Deadweight: 12000 t.Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 146m × 22m.Year Buil... More
Geastrum. (earth stars), Bernard Spragg Photo
Geastrum (orthographical variant Geaster)[1] is a genus of mushroom in the family Geastraceae. Many species are known commonly as earthstars...The name comes from geo meaning earth and aster meaning star...The ... More
San Francisco Bay cruise. Bernard Spragg photography
Departing from the heart of historic Fisherman’s Wharf at Pier 43½, cruise alonside the San Francisco’s remarkable cityscape and view the lively neighborhood of North Beach, the famous swimming clubs of Aquatic... More
ZHUANG YUAN AO., Bernard Spragg Photo
Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker..IMO: 9650339.MMSI: 477938700.Call Sign: VRKU4.Flag: Hong Kong [HK].AIS Vessel Type: Tanker - Hazard A (Major).Gross Tonnage: 9963.Deadweight: 12000 t.Length Overall x Breadth Extr... More
The royal spoonbill (Platalea regia)
The royal spoonbill (Platalea regia) also known as the black-billed spoonbill, occurs in intertidal flats and shallows of fresh and saltwater wetlands in Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and... More
STENA PROVENCE OilChemical Tanker.
IMO: 9299135.MMSI: 310497000.Call Sign: ZCDR3.Flag: Bermuda [BM].AIS Type: Tanker - Hazard A (Major).Gross Tonnage: 36168.Deadweight: 65125 t.Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 182.9m × 40m.Year Built: 2006..Sta... More
White-fronted tern (Sterna striata)
The white-fronted tern (Sterna striata) is the most common tern of New Zealand. It rarely swims, apart from bathing, despite having webbed feet. The species is protected...White-fronted terns feed in large floc... More
Pied shag. (Phalacrocorax varius)
The Australian pied cormorant , Phalacrocorax varius, also known as the pied cormorant, pied shag, or great pied cormorant, is a medium-sized member of the cormorant family. It is found around the coasts of Aus... More
White heron,(Egretta alba modesta)
The white heron or kotuku is well-loved by the New Zealand people, but it is rarely seen except by those who specifically seek it out. Its sole New Zealand breeding site near Okarito Lagoon in Westland is well-... More
Chapman's Homer, (Bull on Piano)
Chapman’s Homer was first exhibited in Venice, where Parekowhai represented New Zealand at the 2011 Venice Biennale. It travelled to Christchurch after being shown at the Musée de quai Branly in Paris. Over the... More
Busy Mong Kok. Hong Kong.. Bernard Spragg photography
Mong Kok is a buzzing maze of narrow streets, known for shopping. Stalls with clothes and knick-knacks cram the vast Ladies’ Market, plants and colorful blooms fill the Flower Market, while Fa Yuen Street is fu... More
Tourist Attraction - On the road Sedona.
Spread around Oak Creek and its magnificent canyon, Red Rock Country is one of the most popular tourists’ sites in the United States. Home of the some of the most photographed natural formations, like Cathedral... More
Clathrus archeri ( octopus stinkhorn)
Clathrus archeri (synonyms Lysurus archeri, Anthurus archeri, Pseudocolus archeri), commonly known as octopus stinkhorn, or devil's fingers, is a fungus which like most fungi has a global distribution. The youn... More
New Zealand fantail (Rhipidura fuliginosa)
The New Zealand fantail occurs in two colour morphs: pied and black. The adult pied fantail has a greyish head, prominent white eyebrows, brown back and rump, cinnamon breast and belly, white and black bands ac... More
Hong Kong street market.. Bernard Spragg photography
Mong Kok is a buzzing maze of narrow streets, known for shopping. Stalls with clothes and knick-knacks cram the vast Ladies’ Market, plants and colorful blooms fill the Flower Market, while Fa Yuen Street is fu... More
Alcatraz Island, Bernard Spragg Photo
Alcatraz Island is located in San Francisco Bay, 1.25 miles (2.01 km) offshore from San Francisco, California, United States. The small island was developed with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortifi... More
Geastrum saccatum. (earth star)
Geastrum saccatum, commonly known as the rounded earthstar, is a species of mushroom belonging to the Geastrum genus. It has a worldwide distribution and is found growing on rotting wood..Geastrum saccatum is a... More
New Zealand fantail (Rhipidura fuliginosa)
The fantail is one of the few native bird species in New Zealand that has been able to adapt to an environment greatly altered by humans. Originally a bird of open native forests and scrub, it is now also found... More
Tourist Attraction - The Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district (CBD) and the North Shor... More
Rainbow Bridge.National Monument., Bernard Spragg Photo
A Rainbow Turned to Stone..Rainbow Bridge is the world's largest known natural bridge. The span has undoubtedly inspired people throughout time--from the neighboring American Indian tribes who consider Rainbow ... More
Day at the zoo.. Bernard Spragg photography
Meerkats plan their day depending on the weather – when the sun warms the surface of their burrows they emerge, but if it’s overcast or raining they stay inside.