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On a recent motorcycle trip I came across these beautiful angels, at a place called Porangahau, a small locality in the northern part of Wairarapa.  Around New Zealand there are many carefully and lovingly kept burial places, particularly in Maori … Continue reading →

There are many beautiful peaceful places in New Zealand, that are so easy to get to even though (mostly) they are a little off ‘the beaten track’.  In Recent Images (updated March 2014) I have captured some of these places, … Continue reading →

Even in a small country like New Zealand, well known for its scenic beauty, there are many amazing places that are not well travelled.  Images from two of these places have just been uploaded to the Recent Images Gallery.  What … Continue reading →

This is a beautiful place.  I have been waiting for a while to get some images of the Goblin Forest when the mist and drizzle has come down and that surreal, gothic look is there.  Last week, after around three … Continue reading →

Danseys Pass – North Otago This image (see Landscapes 1) took a bit of mucking around because of the weather…  Access is via the Naseby to Duntroon Road.  This is a shingle road but in good condition.  At the Pass … Continue reading →

I started many years ago with film and an Olympus OM-1.  A few of the images on this site are scanned from that camera. I have used Canon gear (550D, 600D and 7D) but have just recently moved over to … Continue reading →

Here is a simple list of the steps to take when improving your image in Photoshop or Elements.  This is what the professionals call ‘workflow’, although that term can also refer to processing a sequence of images. What I focus … Continue reading →

Here is a list of simple tips for getting good photographs. The list is reasonably comprehensive – that is, most of the important things about getting good images are here.  Each ‘tip’ is kept short so that you can follow … Continue reading →