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 […]
Do you manage to get a good night photo. It can become the good the bad and the ugly when you take your camera out at night. Trying to get a good night photo is not easy, Some may choose just to enjoy the evening without their camera and that I can totally understand. My […]
Many people do not know about the Cement Ruins of Warkworth. I have been in the area for most of my life so I learnt about the Cement works in Warkworth from a very early age. As a child, we often used to go there for a swim. Growing up as a teenager in the […]
This post is all about sharing my scenic images of the Hauraki Gulf. This is a good chance to bring my images into one post. These photos were all taken on day trips or overnight camps. There are many Islands in the Hauraki Gulf, some I have been to, some you can not land on […]
When it comes to NZ Boating Safety. The rules on the water and of your boat and those that you are responsible for are becoming a lot stricter with an aim to save lives and a goal to taking steps for your survival should something go wrong while you are out on the water. Things […]
The very first time I went to Te Arai beach was because my son was going to a camp next to a lake that is very close to the beach. I had been to Mangawhai many times over yet had no idea that this beautiful piece of coast called Te Arai even existed. Naturally the […]
The Best Time for Beach Photography Image NZ This is my opinion, not all photographers would agree but it always works for me as long as the sky is clear. Morning is a great time to go for a walk with your camera on the beach. Photography the hobby that goes where you go It […]
Taking Bird Photos in NZ can be a challenge as it is anywhere. It is possible the only time I get a little anxious with photography when the perfect bird shot presents itself. The camera is never ready and you are trying to be quiet so as not to startle the star of your image […]
Maybe if your a visitor to NZ one of the memories you will take back with you will be the great sprawling trees on our beaches. The NZ Pohutukawa Tree. I have written this post, yes to share more images, but the main aim is to just admire the amazing Pohutukawa Trees that line many […]
