Matariki Ceremony in Auckland Courtyard After Rain in in a temple courtyard in Wynyard Quarter, Auckland

Matariki Ceremony in Auckland Courtyard After Rain

by Johnny McGee

Soft, diffused light from heavy overcast skies illuminates a stone courtyard in Wynyard Quarter, Auckland. A group of people stands in a loose circle, wearing dark garments that contrast with the wet, grey paving stones. Above, the sky is a uniform sheet of grey, yet faint points of light appear where stars should not be visible in daylight, creating a subtle, impossible anomaly. The midsummer green of surrounding trees looks saturated and deep against the muted architecture. Water droplets rest on the hem of a woven cloak resting on the ground. A small, hand-carved wooden totem stands upright in the center, its surface darkened by the recent rain. The figures look upward, their faces reflecting the somber, wistful mood of the morning.

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Matariki Maori ceremony Auckland Wynyard Quarter overcast sky traditional clothing midsummer temple courtyard
Camera Canon EOS R100*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS R100 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 16mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/125
ISO 200
Film processed in DxO PhotoLab
Location in a temple courtyard in Wynyard Quarter, Auckland
Date 2025-05-24
Credit VEETER
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