Red Boat at Shelley Beach

Shelley Beach is located on Waiheke Island a short 30 minute "Quick Cat" ferry ride from downtown Auckland, NZ. While staying there this past February I caught these seagulls availing themselves of this boat on the bay. It was early morning and the water had a beautiful glassy appearance.

Camera: Canon EOS 20D
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/8
Focal Length: 220 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Matiatia Waiheke Island

Sunrise at Matiatia Wharf Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island is a 30-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland. Still clinging somewhat to its appealing "stuck-in-the-past" atmosphere, in recent years it has also developed a successful boutique wine and olive-growing industry. The mix leads to a very appealing combination of the quaint and sophisticated. Blessed with beautiful beaches and a temperate climate, Waiheke Island is a "must-do" on any trip to Auckland.