Kina diver..

I am staying at the most beautiful spot in the North Island of New Zealand on the Hokianga Harbour.. The batch we are staying at is right on the beach, so this morning at sunrise I went for a walk.. This guy is getting ready to go for a dive to collect some Kina ( Sea Urchin) which is a delicacy amongst the Maori people.. He had a wet suit on and the hood of the wetsuit had a whole cut in to let his dreadlocks flow free...

[Bev]

His dreadlocks match the seaweed. Nice capture, lovely expression on his face.

[Ali P]

Love the Hokianga!!!

[Margo]

Looks like he is enjoying himself

[Dianne]

Great shot - would've given him a fright to have to share his beach at this hour! Fav

[Beryl Lloyd]

A wonderful capture with the sun highlighting this guy and his smile !

[Joyce]

A great shot of this wonderful character

[Maggiemae]

I expect he thought that if you wanted to get up at 7am it must be worth a smile from him! On the beach at Hokianga must be one of the best places!

[Dayle]

Cool dude! Bev beat me to it but I'll back her up anyway by saying I like how his dreads match the seaweed :)

[Babs]

He looks quite a character.

[Francoise]

looks like a water creature who dressed in clothing! nice smile.

[gloria jones]

Great capture, composition

[Pat Knowles]

Fave Julz....fab shot. Love this guys smile & the way you have him on a level with your lens, must have been a big of bending there, love the dreadnought idea!

[Delia]

What a character. Fabulous shot, fav

[Carole G]

I love this, what a fantastic picture

[Madeleine Pennock]

Well caught! I thought his hair was the seaweed till I read your comment!

[Jane Pittenger]

Great story and love his smile

[Gayle Sears]

Nice light and a friendly smile.

[Lesley Chisholm]

At least you got a lovely smile from him. It looks like a beautiful place. Enjoy your holiday!