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Wairaka's Aura IMG_5018

Wairaka's Aura IMG_5018

The statue of the legendary Wairaka stands out boldly against the aura of an April evening's sunset at the Whakatane Heads in New Zealand's Sunshine C...
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The statue of the legendary Wairaka stands out boldly against the aura of an April evening's sunset at the Whakatane Heads in New Zealand's Sunshine Capital. With the dying light, birds take their final flights for the day before coming back to roost on the rock upon which the statue is situated. The warm glow of the suns dying rays makes a picturesque sight for locals and visitors alike.
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May, 2016

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