“ Toe toe ”
This is the New Zealand "pampas grass" Austroderia richardii, which is very common in the South Island. It's name in te reo Māori is "toe toe", which actually sounds a bit like "toy toy" when pronounced properly.
We planted plenty on our bare block of land when we moved 6 years ago, and it ...
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Photo Location: Goodwood, NZ
  • Cathy Pearton Edited 4 years ago

    This is the essence of golden hour where the light is full of colour. The toi toi are magnificent.

    This is the essence of golden hour where the light is full of colour. The toi toi are magnificent.

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  • Terr Gasca Edited 4 years ago

    Beautiful. Gold against a golden sky. I love this pampas grass. It's abundant here in California, too. Who picked Golden hour as the theme for February? Someone… more

    Beautiful. Gold against a golden sky. I love this pampas grass. It's abundant here in California, too. Who picked Golden hour as the theme for February? Someone down-under?

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  • Lindsay Lyons Edited 4 years ago

    Wonderful shot, Andy. I do like toi toi. Cutty grass on the other hand, not so much.

    Wonderful shot, Andy. I do like toi toi. Cutty grass on the other hand, not so much.

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  • Denise Sullivan Edited 4 years ago

    Andrew, this is a lovely shot! The seed heads have gather that lovely light which makes them seem to glow! Your composition is good. I especially like the low… more

    Andrew, this is a lovely shot! The seed heads have gather that lovely light which makes them seem to glow! Your composition is good. I especially like the low perspective of your image.

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