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Mark Braggins
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A keen walker and fan of #greyhounds #dogs, #wildlife, and the countryside. #localgov in a former life, now retired.
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Evenin'
Dusk, the moon, and the branch of a tree
December 3, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Same dog, half an hour later.
November 29, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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Why the long face?
Close-up of a brindle greyhound, with its nose nearest the camera. His head is resting on a seat next to the photographer's leg.
November 26, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Thought I had three dogs for a moment.
A brindle greyhound wearing a red jacket with orange trim, standing next to a wall. His shadow on the wall resembles a black dog standing next to him. The muzzle of a black greyhound is just visible on the right hand edge of the picture.
November 25, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Jim, sporting his country gentleman outfit this morning. Tigger prefers more of a hi viz look.
Two greyhounds wearing jackets. The dog in the foreground is wearing a green Barber-style coat. The dog behind him is wearing a red jacket with orange trim.
November 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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With you in spirit.
November 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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I had a nice view of the mountains from the 'plane as I left Christchurch. Nice final image of New Zealand. Until next time, that is.
Snow-topped mountains as seen from above.
November 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Heading back to the UK. Sort of halfway, but a long wait for the next flight. Happily, I found a reasonably nice bit of Singapore's Changi airport.
The inside of an airport terminal building, including trees, shrubs, carpets, steps, a large water feature, armchairs, and a coffee shop.
November 14, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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A Tui near Picton with just a tiny part of its repertoire.
November 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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One of many high points in day 3 of walking the Queen Charlotte Track in #NewZealand
October 31, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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Really enjoying walking the Queen Charlotte Track in #newzealand
A sheltered bay with clear blue water, surrounded on three sides by hills covered in trees and vegetation. It is sunny, and the sky is blue A swing bridge over a stream. Dense foliage is on either side of the bridge. Captain Cook's monument with a cannon on either side, and the barrel of a third cannon on a platform in front. There is a motif and the word "Cook" in large letters. A bearded man, wearing a tan cap and dark glasses. Blue water and trees are in the background.
October 30, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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Timed that well.
October 27, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Off we go.
A close-up view of the middle section of the Interislander ferry. A view from the deck of a ferry. In view are a handrail, lifeboats, the sea, and land in the distance. Happily, the sea looks calm.
October 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Wellington is rightly referred to as the 'windy city'.
October 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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One man and his dog. In #Wellington #newzealand
A statue of a man and his dog. The man is wearing a top hat, frock coat and is carrying a walking stick. He is looking at the dog and smiling. The dog looks happy, and is looking up at the man.
October 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Don't do it, mate.
A statue of a man, standing on the edge of a platform, overlooking the sea. In the middle distance is a statue of what appears to be a mermaid diving. The man appears to be about to jump into the water.
October 27, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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Spending a few days walking on the very beautiful Great Barrier Island
Scrub, trees, and a path in the foreground, with mountains in the background A 60 year old man, pretending to be a 40 year old. Hs is wearing black walking trousers, a black t shirt, and a tan cap. He is standing on a track, with trees and scrub either side, and hills in the background. A bearded man, wearing sunglasses and a cap. Hi is standing in a rugged landscape, and looking a little smug.
October 21, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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On the move again. Brief stopover in Auckland, then on to Great Barrier Island.
A large rucksack at a bus stop. Also visible are part of a leg and walking boot, pavement, road, and local town map.
October 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Bit of an 'arty day' yesterday. Lots more walking by the river, through mangrove. Impressed the town has a free dog park, drinking fountains have integrated dog bowls. Also managed to grab a photo of a Kingfisher when it paused on a cable by the water. #Whangarei #NewZealand
A drinking fountain, with integrated dog bowl. A sign reads "Water is the best drink". A Kingfisher perched on a cable A shelter, painted Bright blue. Inside is a table with seats. The windows resemble eyes. The whole structure resembles a smiling face. A tree with yellow leaves stands overhead. In the background is a river. A yellow dome sits above a viewing platform. Beneath is a rooftop garden with various small trees, bushes, and other vegetation.
October 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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A few snippets from Whangarei.
A log that resembles a face surrounded by wild flowers A viewpoint high above the town of Whangarei. As it's a photo, you can't hear me puffing. A footbridge surrounded by trees A bearded man wearing a peaked cap. He is smiling slightly. In the distance is a footbridge and a waterfall
October 17, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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Really loving Whangarei Falls.
October 17, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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I have headed north to Whangarei. I much prefer this pace of life, and sort of traffic.
A yellow road sign which shows a drawing of three ducks walking. The sign reads: "Ducks crossing" A duck walking on a tarmac road, with grass verge and Rick. M8xed vegetation, including nasturtiums, trees, and bushes, with the sea and hills in the distance. The sky is blue with a few clouds.
October 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Very confident Pukeko wandered over to say hello at Western Springs Lakeside Park, in Auckland.
A blue and purple bird, with quite long legs and red top of its head, walking on grass.
October 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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A lovely moment at Maungawhau / Mount Eden in Auckland. Shame about the strimming in the distance.
October 15, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Ho hum.
Screenshot of a weather map for North Island, New Zealand. Text reads: Heavy Rain Watch Period: 5hrs from 9am - 2pm Tue, 14 Oct Area: Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Coromandel Peninsula, and Waikato about and north of Raglan to Cambridge Forecast: Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Rain easing from the south. Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning. Issued: 9:01am Tue 14 Oct Next update: 9:00pm Tue 14 Oct
October 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM