Photo Of The Day: Bellbird (Anthornis melanura), New Zealand

November 30th, 2009 by karim

A bellbird (Anthornis melanura) sits on top of a broken tree, in the Rimutaka forest near Upper Hutt, New Zealand. The bellbird is endemic to New Zealand and belongs to the honeyeaters family. Its song resembles that of the tui (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae), another endemic bird of New Zealand.

A bellbird (Anthornis melanura) sits on top of a broken tree, in the Rimutaka forest near Upper Hutt, New Zealand. The bellbird is endemic to New Zealand and belongs to the honeyeaters family. Its song resembles that of the tui (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae), another endemic bird of New Zealand.

Click here to order prints of this New Zealand bellbird image or to download a high resolution file


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Photo Of The Day: Pied Stilt, New Zealand

November 24th, 2009 by karim

Pied Stilt (Himantopus himantopus)

Pied Stilt (Himantopus himantopus)

A pied stilt (Himantopus himantopus) dunks its head into the water, at the Pauatahanui Wildlife Reserve near Wellington, New Zealand. The conservation area is home to a variety of birds such as royal spoonbills, bar-tailed godwits, New Zealand shovelers, paradise shelducks,  pukekos, black shags and white-faced herons.

For prints and licensing of this pied stilt image click here.

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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: New Zealand v Bahrain, Westpac Stadium, 14 Nov 2009

November 14th, 2009 by karim


New Zealand v Bahrain, Westpac Stadium, 14 November 2009 – Images by Karim Sahai

The New Zealand All Whites battle Bahrain during the second leg of their 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying game on November 14 at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand. This momentous event in New Zealand sport history as attended by 35,195 football fans, the largest attendance for a football match in New Zealand. The All Whites beat Bahrain 1-0 and secured a spot at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

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Hyundai A-League: Wellington Phoenix vs Perth Glory

November 9th, 2009 by karim

The Wellington Phoenix faced Perth Glory during the 13th match of the Hyundai A-League 2009-2010 season, on 8 Nov 2009, at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium. With a draw 1-1 score, the Phoenix remain unbeaten at home this year.


Wellington Phoenix vs Perth Glory, 8 Nov 2009, Westpac Stadium, Wellington, NZ – Photos by Karim Sahai

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Photo Of The Day: Moa Point, Wellington, New Zealand

October 30th, 2009 by karim

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A swell caused by southerly winds washes over the jagged rocks at Moa Point, Wellington, New Zealand

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Images For Samoa

October 1st, 2009 by karim

The widespread devastation and loss of life caused by yesterday’s earthquake and tsunami will have long-lasting consequences for the people of Samoa.

You can help, by lifting a finger. Literally.

By purchasing one or several large format prints of a small selection of photographs I took in Samoa, you will contribute to the relief effort and to the rebuilding of Samoa.

100% of prints sale proceeds will be transfered to the New Zealand Red Cross.

With 90% of the island’s housing destroyed and heavy loss of life, the consequences of the September 30 earthquake and tsunami will be long-lasting for the people of Samoa.

By clicking on any image in the slideshow below, you’ll be able to order large format prints from a small selection of photographs taken in Samoa. In doing so, you will be helping samoans and contribute to the rebuilding of their beautiful island nation. 100% of prints sale proceeds will be transfered to the New Zealand Red Cross, spearheading the relief effort.

Please link to this post or embed the gallery below in your blog (grab the code from the triangle in the lower right corner of the slideshow window), or share this post on Facebook.

Thank you!

Karim


Samoa Tsunami Appeal – Images by Karim Sahai

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Hyundai A-League: Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners

September 27th, 2009 by karim

The Wellington Phoenix’ 50th Hyundai A-League match opposes them to Central Coast Mariners on September 27 2009, at Westpac Stadium. The high octane match with missed opportunities on both sides, concluded with a stalemate 0-0 score.


Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners – Images by Karim Sahai

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Air NZ Cup: Wellington Lions vs Southland

September 24th, 2009 by karim

Wellington, September 24 2009, The Wellington Lions face Southland during an Air New Zealand Cup Ranfurly Shield match at Westpac Stadium. The Lions prevailed with a final score of 32-13.


Wellington Lions v Southland – Images by Karim Sahai

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Photo Of The Day: Tui Bird, New Zealand

September 15th, 2009 by karim

A tui hangs on the branch of a kowhai tree, Wellington, New Zealand. As some of New Zealand's most territorial native birds, tuis (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae) are easily recognizable by their white throat tufts and a distinctive white feathers collar.

A tui hangs on the branch of a kowhai tree, Wellington, New Zealand. As some of New Zealand's most territorial native birds, tuis (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae) are easily recognizable by their white throat tufts and a distinctive white feathers collar.

To purchase a print of this Tui bird image or to license it, click here.

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Photo Of The Day: Dubai Sandstorm

September 11th, 2009 by karim

A thick sand storm shrouds the Dubai skyline, United Arab Emirates.

A thick sandstorm shrouds the Dubai skyline, United Arab Emirates.

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