A year at Kauri Point

A fictional field journal from Kauri Point Retreat. The notebook follows light, water and trees through a year, returning to familiar places as the seasons change.

January, observation 01 at the sheltered inlet. High summer turns the harbour pale blue and draws a bright line beneath each stand of kauri. A ripple meets the bank in several small folds, each one briefly holding a reflected strip of sky. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

January, observation 02 at the kauri clearing. High summer turns the harbour pale blue and draws a bright line beneath each stand of kauri. The broad trunks divide the view into narrow windows, making the same patch of water appear in separate frames. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

January, observation 03 at the fern gully. High summer turns the harbour pale blue and draws a bright line beneath each stand of kauri. New fronds lean toward the open light while older stems settle into the shade beneath them. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

January, observation 04 at the harbour edge. High summer turns the harbour pale blue and draws a bright line beneath each stand of kauri. A dark line of wet stones shows where the water has recently rested, then disappears beneath the next wave. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

January, observation 05 at the upper ridge. High summer turns the harbour pale blue and draws a bright line beneath each stand of kauri. Wind passes above the observer before reaching the lower leaves, so sound and movement arrive at different times. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

January, observation 06 at the old fallen branch. High summer turns the harbour pale blue and draws a bright line beneath each stand of kauri. Pale lichen forms small islands across the bark, with darker moss tracing the sheltered underside. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

January, observation 07 at the quiet cove. High summer turns the harbour pale blue and draws a bright line beneath each stand of kauri. The surface holds the shape of a cloud until a passing breeze breaks it into loose fragments. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

January, observation 08 at the reed bed. High summer turns the harbour pale blue and draws a bright line beneath each stand of kauri. The tallest stems bend first and the movement travels inward, leaving a narrow still patch at the centre. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

January, observation 09 at the sandy pocket. High summer turns the harbour pale blue and draws a bright line beneath each stand of kauri. Tiny ridges in the sand catch the light from one direction and almost vanish when the observer turns. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

January, observation 10 at the root hollow. High summer turns the harbour pale blue and draws a bright line beneath each stand of kauri. Several leaves have collected in a shallow bowl, preserving the outlines of their different shapes. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

January, observation 11 at the headland view. High summer turns the harbour pale blue and draws a bright line beneath each stand of kauri. The far shore appears sharp beneath one cloud and soft beneath the next, though the distance is unchanged. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

January, observation 12 at the shaded bank. High summer turns the harbour pale blue and draws a bright line beneath each stand of kauri. A small patch of reflected light moves across the ground as the water outside the trees rises and falls. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

January, observation 13 at the driftwood curve. High summer turns the harbour pale blue and draws a bright line beneath each stand of kauri. The grain twists around an old knot, recording a direction that the smooth outer surface no longer suggests. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

January, observation 14 at the shallow channel. High summer turns the harbour pale blue and draws a bright line beneath each stand of kauri. A clear band and a darker band move alongside one another before mixing around the next bend. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

January, observation 15 at the leaf-covered ground. High summer turns the harbour pale blue and draws a bright line beneath each stand of kauri. The newest leaves lie flat while older ones curl at their edges, making a quiet record of successive weather. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

January, observation 16 at the eastern lookout. High summer turns the harbour pale blue and draws a bright line beneath each stand of kauri. The first bright patch on the opposite bank grows gradually rather than appearing all at once. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

February, observation 01 at the sheltered inlet. Late summer settles over the point, with dry leaves shifting across the open ground. A ripple meets the bank in several small folds, each one briefly holding a reflected strip of sky. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

February, observation 02 at the kauri clearing. Late summer settles over the point, with dry leaves shifting across the open ground. The broad trunks divide the view into narrow windows, making the same patch of water appear in separate frames. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

February, observation 03 at the fern gully. Late summer settles over the point, with dry leaves shifting across the open ground. New fronds lean toward the open light while older stems settle into the shade beneath them. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

February, observation 04 at the harbour edge. Late summer settles over the point, with dry leaves shifting across the open ground. A dark line of wet stones shows where the water has recently rested, then disappears beneath the next wave. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

February, observation 05 at the upper ridge. Late summer settles over the point, with dry leaves shifting across the open ground. Wind passes above the observer before reaching the lower leaves, so sound and movement arrive at different times. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

February, observation 06 at the old fallen branch. Late summer settles over the point, with dry leaves shifting across the open ground. Pale lichen forms small islands across the bark, with darker moss tracing the sheltered underside. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

February, observation 07 at the quiet cove. Late summer settles over the point, with dry leaves shifting across the open ground. The surface holds the shape of a cloud until a passing breeze breaks it into loose fragments. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

February, observation 08 at the reed bed. Late summer settles over the point, with dry leaves shifting across the open ground. The tallest stems bend first and the movement travels inward, leaving a narrow still patch at the centre. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

February, observation 09 at the sandy pocket. Late summer settles over the point, with dry leaves shifting across the open ground. Tiny ridges in the sand catch the light from one direction and almost vanish when the observer turns. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

February, observation 10 at the root hollow. Late summer settles over the point, with dry leaves shifting across the open ground. Several leaves have collected in a shallow bowl, preserving the outlines of their different shapes. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

February, observation 11 at the headland view. Late summer settles over the point, with dry leaves shifting across the open ground. The far shore appears sharp beneath one cloud and soft beneath the next, though the distance is unchanged. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

February, observation 12 at the shaded bank. Late summer settles over the point, with dry leaves shifting across the open ground. A small patch of reflected light moves across the ground as the water outside the trees rises and falls. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

February, observation 13 at the driftwood curve. Late summer settles over the point, with dry leaves shifting across the open ground. The grain twists around an old knot, recording a direction that the smooth outer surface no longer suggests. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

February, observation 14 at the shallow channel. Late summer settles over the point, with dry leaves shifting across the open ground. A clear band and a darker band move alongside one another before mixing around the next bend. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

February, observation 15 at the leaf-covered ground. Late summer settles over the point, with dry leaves shifting across the open ground. The newest leaves lie flat while older ones curl at their edges, making a quiet record of successive weather. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

February, observation 16 at the eastern lookout. Late summer settles over the point, with dry leaves shifting across the open ground. The first bright patch on the opposite bank grows gradually rather than appearing all at once. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

March, observation 01 at the sheltered inlet. The first autumn mornings leave a fine mist between the water and the trees. A ripple meets the bank in several small folds, each one briefly holding a reflected strip of sky. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

March, observation 02 at the kauri clearing. The first autumn mornings leave a fine mist between the water and the trees. The broad trunks divide the view into narrow windows, making the same patch of water appear in separate frames. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

March, observation 03 at the fern gully. The first autumn mornings leave a fine mist between the water and the trees. New fronds lean toward the open light while older stems settle into the shade beneath them. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

March, observation 04 at the harbour edge. The first autumn mornings leave a fine mist between the water and the trees. A dark line of wet stones shows where the water has recently rested, then disappears beneath the next wave. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

March, observation 05 at the upper ridge. The first autumn mornings leave a fine mist between the water and the trees. Wind passes above the observer before reaching the lower leaves, so sound and movement arrive at different times. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

March, observation 06 at the old fallen branch. The first autumn mornings leave a fine mist between the water and the trees. Pale lichen forms small islands across the bark, with darker moss tracing the sheltered underside. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

March, observation 07 at the quiet cove. The first autumn mornings leave a fine mist between the water and the trees. The surface holds the shape of a cloud until a passing breeze breaks it into loose fragments. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

March, observation 08 at the reed bed. The first autumn mornings leave a fine mist between the water and the trees. The tallest stems bend first and the movement travels inward, leaving a narrow still patch at the centre. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

March, observation 09 at the sandy pocket. The first autumn mornings leave a fine mist between the water and the trees. Tiny ridges in the sand catch the light from one direction and almost vanish when the observer turns. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

March, observation 10 at the root hollow. The first autumn mornings leave a fine mist between the water and the trees. Several leaves have collected in a shallow bowl, preserving the outlines of their different shapes. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

March, observation 11 at the headland view. The first autumn mornings leave a fine mist between the water and the trees. The far shore appears sharp beneath one cloud and soft beneath the next, though the distance is unchanged. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

March, observation 12 at the shaded bank. The first autumn mornings leave a fine mist between the water and the trees. A small patch of reflected light moves across the ground as the water outside the trees rises and falls. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

March, observation 13 at the driftwood curve. The first autumn mornings leave a fine mist between the water and the trees. The grain twists around an old knot, recording a direction that the smooth outer surface no longer suggests. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

March, observation 14 at the shallow channel. The first autumn mornings leave a fine mist between the water and the trees. A clear band and a darker band move alongside one another before mixing around the next bend. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

March, observation 15 at the leaf-covered ground. The first autumn mornings leave a fine mist between the water and the trees. The newest leaves lie flat while older ones curl at their edges, making a quiet record of successive weather. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

March, observation 16 at the eastern lookout. The first autumn mornings leave a fine mist between the water and the trees. The first bright patch on the opposite bank grows gradually rather than appearing all at once. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

April, observation 01 at the sheltered inlet. Autumn rain darkens the trunks and makes the exposed roots shine beneath the canopy. A ripple meets the bank in several small folds, each one briefly holding a reflected strip of sky. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

April, observation 02 at the kauri clearing. Autumn rain darkens the trunks and makes the exposed roots shine beneath the canopy. The broad trunks divide the view into narrow windows, making the same patch of water appear in separate frames. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

April, observation 03 at the fern gully. Autumn rain darkens the trunks and makes the exposed roots shine beneath the canopy. New fronds lean toward the open light while older stems settle into the shade beneath them. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

April, observation 04 at the harbour edge. Autumn rain darkens the trunks and makes the exposed roots shine beneath the canopy. A dark line of wet stones shows where the water has recently rested, then disappears beneath the next wave. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

April, observation 05 at the upper ridge. Autumn rain darkens the trunks and makes the exposed roots shine beneath the canopy. Wind passes above the observer before reaching the lower leaves, so sound and movement arrive at different times. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

April, observation 06 at the old fallen branch. Autumn rain darkens the trunks and makes the exposed roots shine beneath the canopy. Pale lichen forms small islands across the bark, with darker moss tracing the sheltered underside. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

April, observation 07 at the quiet cove. Autumn rain darkens the trunks and makes the exposed roots shine beneath the canopy. The surface holds the shape of a cloud until a passing breeze breaks it into loose fragments. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

April, observation 08 at the reed bed. Autumn rain darkens the trunks and makes the exposed roots shine beneath the canopy. The tallest stems bend first and the movement travels inward, leaving a narrow still patch at the centre. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

April, observation 09 at the sandy pocket. Autumn rain darkens the trunks and makes the exposed roots shine beneath the canopy. Tiny ridges in the sand catch the light from one direction and almost vanish when the observer turns. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

April, observation 10 at the root hollow. Autumn rain darkens the trunks and makes the exposed roots shine beneath the canopy. Several leaves have collected in a shallow bowl, preserving the outlines of their different shapes. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

April, observation 11 at the headland view. Autumn rain darkens the trunks and makes the exposed roots shine beneath the canopy. The far shore appears sharp beneath one cloud and soft beneath the next, though the distance is unchanged. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

April, observation 12 at the shaded bank. Autumn rain darkens the trunks and makes the exposed roots shine beneath the canopy. A small patch of reflected light moves across the ground as the water outside the trees rises and falls. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

April, observation 13 at the driftwood curve. Autumn rain darkens the trunks and makes the exposed roots shine beneath the canopy. The grain twists around an old knot, recording a direction that the smooth outer surface no longer suggests. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

April, observation 14 at the shallow channel. Autumn rain darkens the trunks and makes the exposed roots shine beneath the canopy. A clear band and a darker band move alongside one another before mixing around the next bend. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

April, observation 15 at the leaf-covered ground. Autumn rain darkens the trunks and makes the exposed roots shine beneath the canopy. The newest leaves lie flat while older ones curl at their edges, making a quiet record of successive weather. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

April, observation 16 at the eastern lookout. Autumn rain darkens the trunks and makes the exposed roots shine beneath the canopy. The first bright patch on the opposite bank grows gradually rather than appearing all at once. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

May, observation 01 at the sheltered inlet. The approach of winter brings longer shadows and a silver edge to the harbour. A ripple meets the bank in several small folds, each one briefly holding a reflected strip of sky. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

May, observation 02 at the kauri clearing. The approach of winter brings longer shadows and a silver edge to the harbour. The broad trunks divide the view into narrow windows, making the same patch of water appear in separate frames. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

May, observation 03 at the fern gully. The approach of winter brings longer shadows and a silver edge to the harbour. New fronds lean toward the open light while older stems settle into the shade beneath them. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

May, observation 04 at the harbour edge. The approach of winter brings longer shadows and a silver edge to the harbour. A dark line of wet stones shows where the water has recently rested, then disappears beneath the next wave. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

May, observation 05 at the upper ridge. The approach of winter brings longer shadows and a silver edge to the harbour. Wind passes above the observer before reaching the lower leaves, so sound and movement arrive at different times. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

May, observation 06 at the old fallen branch. The approach of winter brings longer shadows and a silver edge to the harbour. Pale lichen forms small islands across the bark, with darker moss tracing the sheltered underside. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

May, observation 07 at the quiet cove. The approach of winter brings longer shadows and a silver edge to the harbour. The surface holds the shape of a cloud until a passing breeze breaks it into loose fragments. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

May, observation 08 at the reed bed. The approach of winter brings longer shadows and a silver edge to the harbour. The tallest stems bend first and the movement travels inward, leaving a narrow still patch at the centre. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

May, observation 09 at the sandy pocket. The approach of winter brings longer shadows and a silver edge to the harbour. Tiny ridges in the sand catch the light from one direction and almost vanish when the observer turns. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

May, observation 10 at the root hollow. The approach of winter brings longer shadows and a silver edge to the harbour. Several leaves have collected in a shallow bowl, preserving the outlines of their different shapes. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

May, observation 11 at the headland view. The approach of winter brings longer shadows and a silver edge to the harbour. The far shore appears sharp beneath one cloud and soft beneath the next, though the distance is unchanged. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

May, observation 12 at the shaded bank. The approach of winter brings longer shadows and a silver edge to the harbour. A small patch of reflected light moves across the ground as the water outside the trees rises and falls. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

May, observation 13 at the driftwood curve. The approach of winter brings longer shadows and a silver edge to the harbour. The grain twists around an old knot, recording a direction that the smooth outer surface no longer suggests. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

May, observation 14 at the shallow channel. The approach of winter brings longer shadows and a silver edge to the harbour. A clear band and a darker band move alongside one another before mixing around the next bend. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

May, observation 15 at the leaf-covered ground. The approach of winter brings longer shadows and a silver edge to the harbour. The newest leaves lie flat while older ones curl at their edges, making a quiet record of successive weather. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

May, observation 16 at the eastern lookout. The approach of winter brings longer shadows and a silver edge to the harbour. The first bright patch on the opposite bank grows gradually rather than appearing all at once. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

June, observation 01 at the sheltered inlet. Winter light arrives low across the water and lingers on the sheltered side of the point. A ripple meets the bank in several small folds, each one briefly holding a reflected strip of sky. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

June, observation 02 at the kauri clearing. Winter light arrives low across the water and lingers on the sheltered side of the point. The broad trunks divide the view into narrow windows, making the same patch of water appear in separate frames. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

June, observation 03 at the fern gully. Winter light arrives low across the water and lingers on the sheltered side of the point. New fronds lean toward the open light while older stems settle into the shade beneath them. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

June, observation 04 at the harbour edge. Winter light arrives low across the water and lingers on the sheltered side of the point. A dark line of wet stones shows where the water has recently rested, then disappears beneath the next wave. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

June, observation 05 at the upper ridge. Winter light arrives low across the water and lingers on the sheltered side of the point. Wind passes above the observer before reaching the lower leaves, so sound and movement arrive at different times. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

June, observation 06 at the old fallen branch. Winter light arrives low across the water and lingers on the sheltered side of the point. Pale lichen forms small islands across the bark, with darker moss tracing the sheltered underside. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

June, observation 07 at the quiet cove. Winter light arrives low across the water and lingers on the sheltered side of the point. The surface holds the shape of a cloud until a passing breeze breaks it into loose fragments. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

June, observation 08 at the reed bed. Winter light arrives low across the water and lingers on the sheltered side of the point. The tallest stems bend first and the movement travels inward, leaving a narrow still patch at the centre. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

June, observation 09 at the sandy pocket. Winter light arrives low across the water and lingers on the sheltered side of the point. Tiny ridges in the sand catch the light from one direction and almost vanish when the observer turns. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

June, observation 10 at the root hollow. Winter light arrives low across the water and lingers on the sheltered side of the point. Several leaves have collected in a shallow bowl, preserving the outlines of their different shapes. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

June, observation 11 at the headland view. Winter light arrives low across the water and lingers on the sheltered side of the point. The far shore appears sharp beneath one cloud and soft beneath the next, though the distance is unchanged. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

June, observation 12 at the shaded bank. Winter light arrives low across the water and lingers on the sheltered side of the point. A small patch of reflected light moves across the ground as the water outside the trees rises and falls. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

June, observation 13 at the driftwood curve. Winter light arrives low across the water and lingers on the sheltered side of the point. The grain twists around an old knot, recording a direction that the smooth outer surface no longer suggests. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

June, observation 14 at the shallow channel. Winter light arrives low across the water and lingers on the sheltered side of the point. A clear band and a darker band move alongside one another before mixing around the next bend. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

June, observation 15 at the leaf-covered ground. Winter light arrives low across the water and lingers on the sheltered side of the point. The newest leaves lie flat while older ones curl at their edges, making a quiet record of successive weather. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

June, observation 16 at the eastern lookout. Winter light arrives low across the water and lingers on the sheltered side of the point. The first bright patch on the opposite bank grows gradually rather than appearing all at once. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

July, observation 01 at the sheltered inlet. Midwinter clouds move quickly, revealing small pools of colour between stretches of grey. A ripple meets the bank in several small folds, each one briefly holding a reflected strip of sky. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

July, observation 02 at the kauri clearing. Midwinter clouds move quickly, revealing small pools of colour between stretches of grey. The broad trunks divide the view into narrow windows, making the same patch of water appear in separate frames. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

July, observation 03 at the fern gully. Midwinter clouds move quickly, revealing small pools of colour between stretches of grey. New fronds lean toward the open light while older stems settle into the shade beneath them. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

July, observation 04 at the harbour edge. Midwinter clouds move quickly, revealing small pools of colour between stretches of grey. A dark line of wet stones shows where the water has recently rested, then disappears beneath the next wave. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

July, observation 05 at the upper ridge. Midwinter clouds move quickly, revealing small pools of colour between stretches of grey. Wind passes above the observer before reaching the lower leaves, so sound and movement arrive at different times. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

July, observation 06 at the old fallen branch. Midwinter clouds move quickly, revealing small pools of colour between stretches of grey. Pale lichen forms small islands across the bark, with darker moss tracing the sheltered underside. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

July, observation 07 at the quiet cove. Midwinter clouds move quickly, revealing small pools of colour between stretches of grey. The surface holds the shape of a cloud until a passing breeze breaks it into loose fragments. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

July, observation 08 at the reed bed. Midwinter clouds move quickly, revealing small pools of colour between stretches of grey. The tallest stems bend first and the movement travels inward, leaving a narrow still patch at the centre. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

July, observation 09 at the sandy pocket. Midwinter clouds move quickly, revealing small pools of colour between stretches of grey. Tiny ridges in the sand catch the light from one direction and almost vanish when the observer turns. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

July, observation 10 at the root hollow. Midwinter clouds move quickly, revealing small pools of colour between stretches of grey. Several leaves have collected in a shallow bowl, preserving the outlines of their different shapes. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

July, observation 11 at the headland view. Midwinter clouds move quickly, revealing small pools of colour between stretches of grey. The far shore appears sharp beneath one cloud and soft beneath the next, though the distance is unchanged. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

July, observation 12 at the shaded bank. Midwinter clouds move quickly, revealing small pools of colour between stretches of grey. A small patch of reflected light moves across the ground as the water outside the trees rises and falls. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

July, observation 13 at the driftwood curve. Midwinter clouds move quickly, revealing small pools of colour between stretches of grey. The grain twists around an old knot, recording a direction that the smooth outer surface no longer suggests. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

July, observation 14 at the shallow channel. Midwinter clouds move quickly, revealing small pools of colour between stretches of grey. A clear band and a darker band move alongside one another before mixing around the next bend. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

July, observation 15 at the leaf-covered ground. Midwinter clouds move quickly, revealing small pools of colour between stretches of grey. The newest leaves lie flat while older ones curl at their edges, making a quiet record of successive weather. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

July, observation 16 at the eastern lookout. Midwinter clouds move quickly, revealing small pools of colour between stretches of grey. The first bright patch on the opposite bank grows gradually rather than appearing all at once. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

August, observation 01 at the sheltered inlet. Late winter leaves the forest quiet while the first new shoots appear at the edge of the clearing. A ripple meets the bank in several small folds, each one briefly holding a reflected strip of sky. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

August, observation 02 at the kauri clearing. Late winter leaves the forest quiet while the first new shoots appear at the edge of the clearing. The broad trunks divide the view into narrow windows, making the same patch of water appear in separate frames. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

August, observation 03 at the fern gully. Late winter leaves the forest quiet while the first new shoots appear at the edge of the clearing. New fronds lean toward the open light while older stems settle into the shade beneath them. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

August, observation 04 at the harbour edge. Late winter leaves the forest quiet while the first new shoots appear at the edge of the clearing. A dark line of wet stones shows where the water has recently rested, then disappears beneath the next wave. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

August, observation 05 at the upper ridge. Late winter leaves the forest quiet while the first new shoots appear at the edge of the clearing. Wind passes above the observer before reaching the lower leaves, so sound and movement arrive at different times. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

August, observation 06 at the old fallen branch. Late winter leaves the forest quiet while the first new shoots appear at the edge of the clearing. Pale lichen forms small islands across the bark, with darker moss tracing the sheltered underside. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

August, observation 07 at the quiet cove. Late winter leaves the forest quiet while the first new shoots appear at the edge of the clearing. The surface holds the shape of a cloud until a passing breeze breaks it into loose fragments. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

August, observation 08 at the reed bed. Late winter leaves the forest quiet while the first new shoots appear at the edge of the clearing. The tallest stems bend first and the movement travels inward, leaving a narrow still patch at the centre. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

August, observation 09 at the sandy pocket. Late winter leaves the forest quiet while the first new shoots appear at the edge of the clearing. Tiny ridges in the sand catch the light from one direction and almost vanish when the observer turns. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

August, observation 10 at the root hollow. Late winter leaves the forest quiet while the first new shoots appear at the edge of the clearing. Several leaves have collected in a shallow bowl, preserving the outlines of their different shapes. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

August, observation 11 at the headland view. Late winter leaves the forest quiet while the first new shoots appear at the edge of the clearing. The far shore appears sharp beneath one cloud and soft beneath the next, though the distance is unchanged. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

August, observation 12 at the shaded bank. Late winter leaves the forest quiet while the first new shoots appear at the edge of the clearing. A small patch of reflected light moves across the ground as the water outside the trees rises and falls. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

August, observation 13 at the driftwood curve. Late winter leaves the forest quiet while the first new shoots appear at the edge of the clearing. The grain twists around an old knot, recording a direction that the smooth outer surface no longer suggests. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

August, observation 14 at the shallow channel. Late winter leaves the forest quiet while the first new shoots appear at the edge of the clearing. A clear band and a darker band move alongside one another before mixing around the next bend. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

August, observation 15 at the leaf-covered ground. Late winter leaves the forest quiet while the first new shoots appear at the edge of the clearing. The newest leaves lie flat while older ones curl at their edges, making a quiet record of successive weather. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

August, observation 16 at the eastern lookout. Late winter leaves the forest quiet while the first new shoots appear at the edge of the clearing. The first bright patch on the opposite bank grows gradually rather than appearing all at once. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

September, observation 01 at the sheltered inlet. Spring light reaches further into the understory and catches the new growth after rain. A ripple meets the bank in several small folds, each one briefly holding a reflected strip of sky. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

September, observation 02 at the kauri clearing. Spring light reaches further into the understory and catches the new growth after rain. The broad trunks divide the view into narrow windows, making the same patch of water appear in separate frames. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

September, observation 03 at the fern gully. Spring light reaches further into the understory and catches the new growth after rain. New fronds lean toward the open light while older stems settle into the shade beneath them. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

September, observation 04 at the harbour edge. Spring light reaches further into the understory and catches the new growth after rain. A dark line of wet stones shows where the water has recently rested, then disappears beneath the next wave. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

September, observation 05 at the upper ridge. Spring light reaches further into the understory and catches the new growth after rain. Wind passes above the observer before reaching the lower leaves, so sound and movement arrive at different times. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

September, observation 06 at the old fallen branch. Spring light reaches further into the understory and catches the new growth after rain. Pale lichen forms small islands across the bark, with darker moss tracing the sheltered underside. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

September, observation 07 at the quiet cove. Spring light reaches further into the understory and catches the new growth after rain. The surface holds the shape of a cloud until a passing breeze breaks it into loose fragments. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

September, observation 08 at the reed bed. Spring light reaches further into the understory and catches the new growth after rain. The tallest stems bend first and the movement travels inward, leaving a narrow still patch at the centre. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

September, observation 09 at the sandy pocket. Spring light reaches further into the understory and catches the new growth after rain. Tiny ridges in the sand catch the light from one direction and almost vanish when the observer turns. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

September, observation 10 at the root hollow. Spring light reaches further into the understory and catches the new growth after rain. Several leaves have collected in a shallow bowl, preserving the outlines of their different shapes. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

September, observation 11 at the headland view. Spring light reaches further into the understory and catches the new growth after rain. The far shore appears sharp beneath one cloud and soft beneath the next, though the distance is unchanged. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

September, observation 12 at the shaded bank. Spring light reaches further into the understory and catches the new growth after rain. A small patch of reflected light moves across the ground as the water outside the trees rises and falls. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

September, observation 13 at the driftwood curve. Spring light reaches further into the understory and catches the new growth after rain. The grain twists around an old knot, recording a direction that the smooth outer surface no longer suggests. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

September, observation 14 at the shallow channel. Spring light reaches further into the understory and catches the new growth after rain. A clear band and a darker band move alongside one another before mixing around the next bend. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

September, observation 15 at the leaf-covered ground. Spring light reaches further into the understory and catches the new growth after rain. The newest leaves lie flat while older ones curl at their edges, making a quiet record of successive weather. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

September, observation 16 at the eastern lookout. Spring light reaches further into the understory and catches the new growth after rain. The first bright patch on the opposite bank grows gradually rather than appearing all at once. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

October, observation 01 at the sheltered inlet. The middle of spring brings a changing patchwork of cloud, sunlight and fresh leaves. A ripple meets the bank in several small folds, each one briefly holding a reflected strip of sky. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

October, observation 02 at the kauri clearing. The middle of spring brings a changing patchwork of cloud, sunlight and fresh leaves. The broad trunks divide the view into narrow windows, making the same patch of water appear in separate frames. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

October, observation 03 at the fern gully. The middle of spring brings a changing patchwork of cloud, sunlight and fresh leaves. New fronds lean toward the open light while older stems settle into the shade beneath them. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

October, observation 04 at the harbour edge. The middle of spring brings a changing patchwork of cloud, sunlight and fresh leaves. A dark line of wet stones shows where the water has recently rested, then disappears beneath the next wave. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

October, observation 05 at the upper ridge. The middle of spring brings a changing patchwork of cloud, sunlight and fresh leaves. Wind passes above the observer before reaching the lower leaves, so sound and movement arrive at different times. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

October, observation 06 at the old fallen branch. The middle of spring brings a changing patchwork of cloud, sunlight and fresh leaves. Pale lichen forms small islands across the bark, with darker moss tracing the sheltered underside. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

October, observation 07 at the quiet cove. The middle of spring brings a changing patchwork of cloud, sunlight and fresh leaves. The surface holds the shape of a cloud until a passing breeze breaks it into loose fragments. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

October, observation 08 at the reed bed. The middle of spring brings a changing patchwork of cloud, sunlight and fresh leaves. The tallest stems bend first and the movement travels inward, leaving a narrow still patch at the centre. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

October, observation 09 at the sandy pocket. The middle of spring brings a changing patchwork of cloud, sunlight and fresh leaves. Tiny ridges in the sand catch the light from one direction and almost vanish when the observer turns. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

October, observation 10 at the root hollow. The middle of spring brings a changing patchwork of cloud, sunlight and fresh leaves. Several leaves have collected in a shallow bowl, preserving the outlines of their different shapes. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

October, observation 11 at the headland view. The middle of spring brings a changing patchwork of cloud, sunlight and fresh leaves. The far shore appears sharp beneath one cloud and soft beneath the next, though the distance is unchanged. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

October, observation 12 at the shaded bank. The middle of spring brings a changing patchwork of cloud, sunlight and fresh leaves. A small patch of reflected light moves across the ground as the water outside the trees rises and falls. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

October, observation 13 at the driftwood curve. The middle of spring brings a changing patchwork of cloud, sunlight and fresh leaves. The grain twists around an old knot, recording a direction that the smooth outer surface no longer suggests. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

October, observation 14 at the shallow channel. The middle of spring brings a changing patchwork of cloud, sunlight and fresh leaves. A clear band and a darker band move alongside one another before mixing around the next bend. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

October, observation 15 at the leaf-covered ground. The middle of spring brings a changing patchwork of cloud, sunlight and fresh leaves. The newest leaves lie flat while older ones curl at their edges, making a quiet record of successive weather. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

October, observation 16 at the eastern lookout. The middle of spring brings a changing patchwork of cloud, sunlight and fresh leaves. The first bright patch on the opposite bank grows gradually rather than appearing all at once. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

November, observation 01 at the sheltered inlet. Early summer opens the view across the harbour as the morning haze slowly lifts. A ripple meets the bank in several small folds, each one briefly holding a reflected strip of sky. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

November, observation 02 at the kauri clearing. Early summer opens the view across the harbour as the morning haze slowly lifts. The broad trunks divide the view into narrow windows, making the same patch of water appear in separate frames. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

November, observation 03 at the fern gully. Early summer opens the view across the harbour as the morning haze slowly lifts. New fronds lean toward the open light while older stems settle into the shade beneath them. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

November, observation 04 at the harbour edge. Early summer opens the view across the harbour as the morning haze slowly lifts. A dark line of wet stones shows where the water has recently rested, then disappears beneath the next wave. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

November, observation 05 at the upper ridge. Early summer opens the view across the harbour as the morning haze slowly lifts. Wind passes above the observer before reaching the lower leaves, so sound and movement arrive at different times. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

November, observation 06 at the old fallen branch. Early summer opens the view across the harbour as the morning haze slowly lifts. Pale lichen forms small islands across the bark, with darker moss tracing the sheltered underside. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

November, observation 07 at the quiet cove. Early summer opens the view across the harbour as the morning haze slowly lifts. The surface holds the shape of a cloud until a passing breeze breaks it into loose fragments. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

November, observation 08 at the reed bed. Early summer opens the view across the harbour as the morning haze slowly lifts. The tallest stems bend first and the movement travels inward, leaving a narrow still patch at the centre. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

November, observation 09 at the sandy pocket. Early summer opens the view across the harbour as the morning haze slowly lifts. Tiny ridges in the sand catch the light from one direction and almost vanish when the observer turns. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

November, observation 10 at the root hollow. Early summer opens the view across the harbour as the morning haze slowly lifts. Several leaves have collected in a shallow bowl, preserving the outlines of their different shapes. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

November, observation 11 at the headland view. Early summer opens the view across the harbour as the morning haze slowly lifts. The far shore appears sharp beneath one cloud and soft beneath the next, though the distance is unchanged. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

November, observation 12 at the shaded bank. Early summer opens the view across the harbour as the morning haze slowly lifts. A small patch of reflected light moves across the ground as the water outside the trees rises and falls. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

November, observation 13 at the driftwood curve. Early summer opens the view across the harbour as the morning haze slowly lifts. The grain twists around an old knot, recording a direction that the smooth outer surface no longer suggests. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

November, observation 14 at the shallow channel. Early summer opens the view across the harbour as the morning haze slowly lifts. A clear band and a darker band move alongside one another before mixing around the next bend. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

November, observation 15 at the leaf-covered ground. Early summer opens the view across the harbour as the morning haze slowly lifts. The newest leaves lie flat while older ones curl at their edges, making a quiet record of successive weather. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

November, observation 16 at the eastern lookout. Early summer opens the view across the harbour as the morning haze slowly lifts. The first bright patch on the opposite bank grows gradually rather than appearing all at once. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

December, observation 01 at the sheltered inlet. The end of the year fills the point with long evenings and a warm glow above the water. A ripple meets the bank in several small folds, each one briefly holding a reflected strip of sky. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

December, observation 02 at the kauri clearing. The end of the year fills the point with long evenings and a warm glow above the water. The broad trunks divide the view into narrow windows, making the same patch of water appear in separate frames. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

December, observation 03 at the fern gully. The end of the year fills the point with long evenings and a warm glow above the water. New fronds lean toward the open light while older stems settle into the shade beneath them. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

December, observation 04 at the harbour edge. The end of the year fills the point with long evenings and a warm glow above the water. A dark line of wet stones shows where the water has recently rested, then disappears beneath the next wave. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

December, observation 05 at the upper ridge. The end of the year fills the point with long evenings and a warm glow above the water. Wind passes above the observer before reaching the lower leaves, so sound and movement arrive at different times. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

December, observation 06 at the old fallen branch. The end of the year fills the point with long evenings and a warm glow above the water. Pale lichen forms small islands across the bark, with darker moss tracing the sheltered underside. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

December, observation 07 at the quiet cove. The end of the year fills the point with long evenings and a warm glow above the water. The surface holds the shape of a cloud until a passing breeze breaks it into loose fragments. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

December, observation 08 at the reed bed. The end of the year fills the point with long evenings and a warm glow above the water. The tallest stems bend first and the movement travels inward, leaving a narrow still patch at the centre. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

December, observation 09 at the sandy pocket. The end of the year fills the point with long evenings and a warm glow above the water. Tiny ridges in the sand catch the light from one direction and almost vanish when the observer turns. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

December, observation 10 at the root hollow. The end of the year fills the point with long evenings and a warm glow above the water. Several leaves have collected in a shallow bowl, preserving the outlines of their different shapes. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

December, observation 11 at the headland view. The end of the year fills the point with long evenings and a warm glow above the water. The far shore appears sharp beneath one cloud and soft beneath the next, though the distance is unchanged. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

December, observation 12 at the shaded bank. The end of the year fills the point with long evenings and a warm glow above the water. A small patch of reflected light moves across the ground as the water outside the trees rises and falls. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

December, observation 13 at the driftwood curve. The end of the year fills the point with long evenings and a warm glow above the water. The grain twists around an old knot, recording a direction that the smooth outer surface no longer suggests. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

December, observation 14 at the shallow channel. The end of the year fills the point with long evenings and a warm glow above the water. A clear band and a darker band move alongside one another before mixing around the next bend. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

December, observation 15 at the leaf-covered ground. The end of the year fills the point with long evenings and a warm glow above the water. The newest leaves lie flat while older ones curl at their edges, making a quiet record of successive weather. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

December, observation 16 at the eastern lookout. The end of the year fills the point with long evenings and a warm glow above the water. The first bright patch on the opposite bank grows gradually rather than appearing all at once. A second sketch records the relation between the nearest leaf, the middle distance and the water beyond it. The entry belongs to a sequence of patient observations, each returning to a familiar place while recording changes in cloud, surface and shadow.

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