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Sunset display was a little spectacular. #Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #somethingBeautiful #aucklandscenes
Looking at vibrant golden cloudy sky of sunset with pinetree silhouetted on right of image.
May 27, 2026 at 5:39 AM
soonleenz.bsky.social
Sky is golden during sunrise this clear morning. The tops of trees provides a nice silhouette. #Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #somethingBeautiful #aucklandScenes
Most of the image is clear golden sunrise sky, and at the bottom a line of trees silhouetted against the sky.
March 9, 2026 at 6:19 AM
soonleenz.bsky.social
This morning's sunrise sky over Auckland's CBD is a painting, as seen from the bus window.

"There's a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they're absolutely free. Don't miss so many of them." --Jo Walton.

#publicTransport #Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #bus #somethingBeautiful #aucklandscenes
Clouds over Auckland's CBD in vibrant yellows, oranges & read this morning. Sky Tower is clearly silhouetted against the sky.
May 7, 2026 at 7:54 PM
soonleenz.bsky.social
All bragging, no humble.
tewhaupathway.org.nz/2026/06/10/p...

#photoCompetition #river #publicTransport #Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #bus #somethingBeautiful #aucklandscenes
Oops, We Went Golden 📷 ✨ 🌅
Our 2026 Photo Competition results are in! Enjoy the Whau through other eyes!
tewhaupathway.org.nz
June 10, 2026 at 6:44 AM
soonleenz.bsky.social
This morning's view of the Whau River mouth from the bus. The tide was out. #publicTransport #Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #bus #somethingBeautiful #aucklandScenes
Boats moored at Whau River mouth at low tide, early in the morning.
February 22, 2026 at 11:48 PM
soonleenz.bsky.social
This was from Thursday morning. #publicTransport #Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #bus #somethingBeautiful #aucklandscenes
Golden dawn light reflecting off the moored boats & Whau River mouth waters.
April 25, 2026 at 3:57 AM
soonleenz.bsky.social
A cold wet morning but was walking through early enough to see the Airship Orchestra installation in Aotea Square still lit.
www.aucklandlive.co.nz/show/airship...
#Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #bus #somethingBeautiful #aucklandscenes #AoteaSquare #AirshipOrchestra
Airship Orchestra installation in Aotea Square. It is dark enough in the morning that the inflatable 'airships' are still visibly lit from the inside. The ground, wet from the rain reflects the installation.
April 23, 2026 at 8:21 PM
soonleenz.bsky.social
Bus home passed Whau River after sunset. Boats moored on the river near Te Atatu Boating Club. #publicTransport #Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #bus #somethingBeautiful #aucklandscenes
Whau River & Te Atatu Boating Club around sunset as seen from the NorthWestern Motorway. Boats are moored along the river. The surface of the water is still.
May 4, 2026 at 9:51 AM
soonleenz.bsky.social
POPS! by Vesica, an installation in Aotea Square as part of the "We The Young festival for children. It's a bunch of colourful inflatables, like bowling pins, that light up at night.
www.aucklandlive.co.nz/show/wty26-p...
#Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #somethingBeautiful #aucklandscenes #AoteaSquare
POP installation in Aotea Square during the day.
September 29, 2026 at 7:49 AM
soonleenz.bsky.social
Cool clear calm morning at the Whau River mouth. #publicTransport #Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #bus #somethingBeautiful #aucklandscenes
Calm conditions at Whau River mouth around sunrise. Boats are moored & a band of golden light sits along the horizon & reflected by the water.
May 13, 2026 at 7:37 PM
soonleenz.bsky.social
The light barely breaking when I took this photo of the Whau River mouth this morning. A bit blurry but the lightening sky peeking out from the dark clouds illuminate some of the moored boats. #river #publicTransport #Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #bus #somethingBeautiful #aucklandscenes
Photo of Whau River mouth as described in the post.
July 17, 2026 at 2:56 AM
soonleenz.bsky.social
View from the bus of Whau River mouth this calm morning, boats moored, cloudy sky, golden band of light on the horizon. Also: downtown Auckland skyline, grey cloud overhead, gold on the horizon. #river #WhauRiver #publicTransport #bus #Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #AucklandScenes #somethingBeautiful
View from the bus of Whau River mouth this calm morning with boats moored, cloudy sky, morning sun making a golden band on the horizon. Downtown Auckland skyline as seen from bus window, grey cloud overhead, city buildings silhouetted against a golden band on the horizon.
September 30, 2026 at 7:06 PM
soonleenz.bsky.social
Blurry photo of the Whau River mouth from this morning's (before sunrise) bus ride. Looks it's done with soft pastels, but it's just a low-light photo. #publicTransport #Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #bus #somethingBeautiful #aucklandscenes
Whau River mouth before sunrise. The tide is going out but the water is calm & the sky on the East (right) has a golden glow to it.
May 26, 2026 at 12:23 AM
soonleenz.bsky.social
The jade plants (Crassula ovata) are flowering. #garden #flower #Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #somethingBeautiful #aucklandscenes
Front & side views of jade plant flowers, light pink five-petaled flowers.
May 30, 2026 at 5:18 AM
soonleenz.bsky.social
Some fog yesterday morning, for a bit of serenity on the way to work. #publicTransport #Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #bus #somethingBeautiful #aucklandscenes #fog
Boats moored at Whau River mouth on a foggy calm morning. Auckland CBD skyline as seen from across the water. The top of Sky Tower rises up from low-lying fog.
April 30, 2026 at 9:21 PM
soonleenz.bsky.social
Happy Equinox! www.rasnz.org.nz/in-the-sky/s...

View from the bus of Whau River mouth this fine still morning with boats moored, water reflecting the sky. #river #WhauRiver #publicTransport #bus #Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #AucklandScenes #somethingBeautiful
View from the bus of Whau River mouth this fine still morning with boats moored, water reflecting the sky.
September 22, 2026 at 7:58 PM
soonleenz.bsky.social
How's the serenity? Boats moored at Whau River mouth on a calm morning with the light on the horizon golden but fading into blue as you lift your gaze upwards. Photo taken on the bus commute. #howsTheSerenity #publicTransport #Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #bus #somethingBeautiful #aucklandScenes
Boats moored at Whau River mouth on a calm morning with the light on the horizon golden but fading into blue as you lift your gaze upwards.
January 13, 2026 at 1:35 AM
soonleenz.bsky.social
View from the bus of Whau River mouth this morning with boats moored, still water reflecting clear grey-blue sky. Also, downtown Auckland skyline from bus window with reflections, and coppery sky. #river #WhauRiver #publicTransport #bus #Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #AucklandScenes #somethingBeautiful
View from the bus of Whau River mouth this morning with boats moored, still water reflecting clear grey-blue sky. Downtown Auckland skyline photo from bus window with window reflections, and downtown buildings silhouetted against coppery sky.
September 29, 2026 at 8:34 PM
soonleenz.bsky.social
It was a fine morning at the Whau River mouth. The sky was clear & the rising sun's light made the sky on the horizon golden. #river #WhauRiver #publicTransport #Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #bus #somethingBeautiful #aucklandscenes
As described, photo is of the Whau River mouth as the sun comes up on a clear sky & makes the sky on the horizon golden.
August 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM
soonleenz.bsky.social
View from bus of Whau River mouth last workday morning before daylight savings, with boats moored, blue sky, white cloud reflected by water. Also: downtown Auckland skyline in bright morning sun. #river #WhauRiver #publicTransport #bus #Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #AucklandScenes #somethingBeautiful
Whau River mouth last workday morning before daylight savings, with boats moored, blue sky, white cloud reflected by water Photo of downtown Auckland skyline in bright morning sun, taken from bus window.
September 24, 2026 at 8:03 PM
soonleenz.bsky.social
Went to work a bit later today, but still before sunrise. #publicTransport #Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #bus #somethingBeautiful #aucklandscenes
Whau River mouth with boats moored, as the sun is coming up in the morning. The tide is in, the dawn sky is turning golden.
May 20, 2026 at 9:28 AM
soonleenz.bsky.social
Sometimes, even pressing the phone against the bus window doesn't stop reflection artifacts, but you get the picture...

Whau River mouth scene, but with blob of golden light on right from bus window reflection.

#publicTransport #Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #bus #somethingBeautiful #aucklandscenes
[Beautiful morning at Whau River mouth with boats moored, but blob of golden light on the right of photo from sun reflecting off window]
May 14, 2026 at 8:47 PM
soonleenz.bsky.social
Downtown Auckland skyline in bright morning sun, bonus window reflection artifact. #publicTransport #bus #Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #AucklandScenes #somethingBeautiful
Downtown Auckland skyline in bright morning sun, bonus window reflection artifact.
September 22, 2026 at 7:58 PM
soonleenz.bsky.social
Feels like the world is turning to crap, but at least I got this view from the bus this morning... #publicTransport #Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #bus #somethingBeautiful #aucklandScenes
Auckland CBD skyline around sunrise with peach-coloured sky, as seen from bus (bus seat reflected in the window is also visible in the image).
March 2, 2026 at 6:51 PM
soonleenz.bsky.social
The heavy morning fog cleared to a lovely sunny Autumn day. Whau River mouth is much nicer when you can see it. #publicTransport #Auckland #TamakiMakaurau #bus #somethingBeautiful #aucklandscenes
Fine sunny day with blue sky & white fluffy clouds over Whau River mouth where it is high tide & there are boats moored.
March 29, 2026 at 9:53 AM