Enzo Giordani
@enzogiordani.bsky.social
A wildlife photographer in Aotearoa (New Zealand)
© Enzo Giordani 2025 – Please ask before using my photos
https://www.instagram.com/532images/
https://birds.photos/
© Enzo Giordani 2025 – Please ask before using my photos
https://www.instagram.com/532images/
https://birds.photos/
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Enzo Giordani
@enzogiordani.bsky.social
· Sep 12
The work of all the New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year finalists is on display at Britomart from now until the end of November. Massive thanks to Keerti Siag for capturing a set of images I’ll treasure for years to come! 🪶🇳🇿
A tākapu (Australasian gannet) flying over my head this morning. I’m thinking “please don’t poop on me!!” (Wouldn’t be the first time…) 🪶🇳🇿
November 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
A tākapu (Australasian gannet) flying over my head this morning. I’m thinking “please don’t poop on me!!” (Wouldn’t be the first time…) 🪶🇳🇿
This morning at Muriwai. Probably not the most exciting picture I’ve ever taken but I like the shapes. 🪶🇳🇿
November 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This morning at Muriwai. Probably not the most exciting picture I’ve ever taken but I like the shapes. 🪶🇳🇿
Playing with the reflection of the sunrise dancing around on the water at Omaha Spit this morning. Thanks to this tūturiwhatu (New Zealand dotterel) for standing still for a few seconds! They were giving me the runaround a bit darting here and there messing with the paparazzi… 🪶🇳🇿
November 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Playing with the reflection of the sunrise dancing around on the water at Omaha Spit this morning. Thanks to this tūturiwhatu (New Zealand dotterel) for standing still for a few seconds! They were giving me the runaround a bit darting here and there messing with the paparazzi… 🪶🇳🇿
A kererū aropari (rock pigeon) in the dawn light this morning. 🪶🇳🇿
October 31, 2025 at 9:22 PM
A kererū aropari (rock pigeon) in the dawn light this morning. 🪶🇳🇿
I had never printed and framed any of my bird photos for the wall at home until now, because I made a deal with myself that I wouldn’t do it until I could do it with an image that had been an NZ Geographic PoTY finalist. I saw that deal through to its conclusion today. 🪶🇳🇿
October 30, 2025 at 5:40 AM
I had never printed and framed any of my bird photos for the wall at home until now, because I made a deal with myself that I wouldn’t do it until I could do it with an image that had been an NZ Geographic PoTY finalist. I saw that deal through to its conclusion today. 🪶🇳🇿
I don’t have to go far for my bird photography fix at this time of year. There’s a stormwater catchment three minutes’ walk from my front door, and when the harakeke that surrounds it bursts into flower the tūī swarm all over it. 🪶🇳🇿
October 29, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I don’t have to go far for my bird photography fix at this time of year. There’s a stormwater catchment three minutes’ walk from my front door, and when the harakeke that surrounds it bursts into flower the tūī swarm all over it. 🪶🇳🇿
I was back on the swans at Western Springs this morning. 🪶🇳🇿
October 26, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I was back on the swans at Western Springs this morning. 🪶🇳🇿
Last night was the awards ceremony for NZ Geographic Photographer of the Year, at which I was a finalist. I didn’t win or place but honestly, my victory was just being there. Photo comps get a bad rap, but I find them useful. I decided to take this opportunity to write about why on my website. 🪶🇳🇿
Kakīānau (black swan)
This year I was named as a finalist in the Wildlife Category of New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year for my image of a splashing kakīānau (black swan). To have reached this level is some…
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October 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Last night was the awards ceremony for NZ Geographic Photographer of the Year, at which I was a finalist. I didn’t win or place but honestly, my victory was just being there. Photo comps get a bad rap, but I find them useful. I decided to take this opportunity to write about why on my website. 🪶🇳🇿
Mates for life. 🪶🇳🇿
October 20, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Mates for life. 🪶🇳🇿
I’ve had a productive few days with my camera! I’m particularly pleased with the godwit silhouette. 😁🪶🇳🇿
October 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I’ve had a productive few days with my camera! I’m particularly pleased with the godwit silhouette. 😁🪶🇳🇿
Kererū aropari (rock pigeons) aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but I’m a fan. 🪶🇳🇿
October 19, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Kererū aropari (rock pigeons) aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but I’m a fan. 🪶🇳🇿
An experiment in high key tākapu (Australasian gannet) photography. 🪶🇳🇿
October 19, 2025 at 1:48 AM
An experiment in high key tākapu (Australasian gannet) photography. 🪶🇳🇿
A kuaka (bar-tailed godwit) parading in front of this morning’s sunrise reflected on the water at Omaha this morning. 🪶🇳🇿
October 18, 2025 at 3:21 AM
A kuaka (bar-tailed godwit) parading in front of this morning’s sunrise reflected on the water at Omaha this morning. 🪶🇳🇿
“Hello, can I help you?” 🪶🇳🇿
October 17, 2025 at 3:42 AM
“Hello, can I help you?” 🪶🇳🇿
When you’re the size of a golf ball, walking over a bit of grass can feel like exploring the Amazon. 🪶🇳🇿
October 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
When you’re the size of a golf ball, walking over a bit of grass can feel like exploring the Amazon. 🪶🇳🇿
A mallard duckling exploring our neighbourhood this afternoon. There were six bubs in this family on Sunday. Five yesterday. Four today. Always hard watching them dwindle down to one or two if we’re lucky. I wish people would keep their cats inside. 🪶🇳🇿
October 16, 2025 at 4:51 AM
A mallard duckling exploring our neighbourhood this afternoon. There were six bubs in this family on Sunday. Five yesterday. Four today. Always hard watching them dwindle down to one or two if we’re lucky. I wish people would keep their cats inside. 🪶🇳🇿
Love me a bin chicken! 😍
Australian white ibis! I was at the park while I was drawing this guy, watching the ibis nest on an island on the lake. There was a lot of ibis honking, which inspired this piece hehe
October 15, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Love me a bin chicken! 😍
It’s been brought to my attention that it’s World Migratory Bird Day. I can think of no better excuse to share four of my best pictures of the undisputed king of migratory birds - the kuaka (bar-tailed godwit), which boasts the longest non-stop migration on the planet. Alaska-Aotearoa. 🪶🇳🇿
October 12, 2025 at 6:05 AM
It’s been brought to my attention that it’s World Migratory Bird Day. I can think of no better excuse to share four of my best pictures of the undisputed king of migratory birds - the kuaka (bar-tailed godwit), which boasts the longest non-stop migration on the planet. Alaska-Aotearoa. 🪶🇳🇿
That look you get when someone thinks you’re trying to steal their lunch… 🪶🇳🇿
October 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
That look you get when someone thinks you’re trying to steal their lunch… 🪶🇳🇿
I've made a few tweaks to my photography website that make it more conducive to writing. I might start using it to say things from time to time when the mood takes me. To start with, here's a short piece about "talent". birds.photos/2025/10/09/9...
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“You’re so talented!” – I’m told this a lot. I know I should just accept the compliment with a smile and say thank you very much. And I do. But, rightly or wrongly, there’s something about the “tal…
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October 9, 2025 at 3:49 AM
I've made a few tweaks to my photography website that make it more conducive to writing. I might start using it to say things from time to time when the mood takes me. To start with, here's a short piece about "talent". birds.photos/2025/10/09/9...
A pāpango (New Zealand scaup) showing off at Western Springs this morning. 🪶🇳🇿
October 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
A pāpango (New Zealand scaup) showing off at Western Springs this morning. 🪶🇳🇿
A pāpango (New Zealand scaup) who was kind enough to spray some water about in a nice patch of light for me this morning. Thanks little buddy! 🪶🇳🇿
October 4, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A pāpango (New Zealand scaup) who was kind enough to spray some water about in a nice patch of light for me this morning. Thanks little buddy! 🪶🇳🇿
Kōtuku ngutupapa (royal spoonbills) spooked by something this morning. I was in a good position and not distracted at the decisive moment for a refreshing change! 🪶🇳🇿
October 3, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Kōtuku ngutupapa (royal spoonbills) spooked by something this morning. I was in a good position and not distracted at the decisive moment for a refreshing change! 🪶🇳🇿
One of my favourites re-edited. A kuaka (bar-tailed godwit) fleeing a wave that I didn’t have the wherewithal to escape! I got a soaking right after this click. 🪶🇳🇿
September 29, 2025 at 12:48 AM
One of my favourites re-edited. A kuaka (bar-tailed godwit) fleeing a wave that I didn’t have the wherewithal to escape! I got a soaking right after this click. 🪶🇳🇿