Sumner as seen from just south of New Brighton Pier. Taken on the 14th of March 2010.

The summer heat has taken it's toll on the grass of the Port Hills, the heat making it feel like the houses will slowly slip into the sea as the hills melt.

In the distance, a dredge works tirelessly.

Placing filters on your lens can do much more than protect your investment. Here we have an image that has had a red filter applied before converting to black and white.

You can read more about how filters can effect your black and white photography here.

Sumner as seen from just south of New Brighton Pier, taken on the 14th of March 2010.

The summer heat has taken it's toll on the grass of the Port Hills, the heat making it feel like the houses will slowly slip into the sea as the hills melt.

In the distance, a dredge works tirelessly.

New Brighton as seen from Sumner Rock. Taken on the 22nd of January 2008.

Strong waves pushed back by a fighting westerly wind.