Photography, the hobby that gets you walking. Hiking for an image is mainstream for me. When I set off with my camera I often also have my backpack, a muesli bar, water bottle, togs and my hiking shoes. The Perfect Image Needs the perfect vantage point. When it comes to the coast and taking photos, […]
Early Morning Ocean View at Pakiri Beach If you love to surf and you live in North Auckland Region then you will have been to Pakiri Beach. Getting to Pakiri Beach It can be a bit of a mission especially if you are unfamiliar with driving on windy, rough metal roads. There are a couple […]
One Small North Auckland Beach A scenic photo image, yet unexpected from this small beach with the coastal road passing alongside. This is a beach that is often overlooked by traffic heading into the northern region of New Zealand. With the Wenderholm Regional Park only 5 mins further north I guess it is understandable that […]
When you are new to photography. If you are wondering where to start with your image taking, you need to look no further than your garden. If you don’t have a garden you could try the local park or anywhere where there flowers, trees or insects. Anybody who has looked around on this blog can […]
Goat Island Marine Reserve The first Marine Reserve in NZ Goat Island Marine Reserve is within a 90 min drive North of Auckland Central. The perfect day trip, at which you can walk, swim, kayak and snorkel or dive. Take a picnic and have lunch on the bank overlooking the reserve. On a nice day, […]
The park can be a good place to start when taking up photography. There are four places that I really love taking photos, the beach, the bush, my garden and the park. Photography is the hobby that can double for exercise. On a nice day while out walking don’t forget to take your camera.The park […]
How I see it there are 2 sides to freedom camping in NZ This is becoming a big topic around the social table of NZ and it is not too difficult to see the good the bad and the ugly with the pros and the negatives to the practice of freedom camping. For the happy […]
I am lucky enough to live in a river town. It is so good to be able to take scenic river images so close to home and during all seasons. The best times to take a river walk with your camera When I head down to the river with my camera it is usually because […]
With winter upon us, you may find yourself looking for something to do if you are spending time in Auckland. Luckily there are a number of options from Museums, Galleries, to shopping, restaurants, bars and Themed Attractions. Auckland Museum and Wintergardens. The Wintergardens are a great and interesting place to visit. With two large glass […]
Travelling North of Auckland you have a choice. Stick to the Motorway and pay for the tunnels or enjoy a free Coastal drive. I do drive this road on occasion and I always prefer the coastal road. It is quite hilly but on a good day, the scenery will take your breath away. Aso during […]
