The super blue moon made an eerie sight as it set behind Brockville on a chilly August morning. : Photos of the year: Gerard O’Brien

Photo: ODT files : Photos of the year: Gerard O’Brien

Precision flying from the RNZAF made for an unusual view of two Orions on their farewell flight in January. : Photos of the year: Gerard O’Brien

Thick fog did not deter Ian Pillans (left) and Robin Hyndman from a round at the Otago Golf Club in early January : Photos of the year: Gerard O’Brien

The Carisbrook Hotel was heaving during it’s final day in June, but this dog had the footpath all to itself as it waited for the trip home. : Photos of the year: Gerard O’Brien

Photos of the year: Gerard O’Brien : Photos of the year: Gerard O’Brien

A timely burst of sunshine lit up this statue at Queens Gardens as I was photographing riggers assemble a tower crane across the road. : Photos of the year: Gerard O’Brien