All good things come to a end!

It has been a race against severe weather warnings to get out into the garden this week for a mammoth clear up.  The place has been looking very bedraggled and in need of some TLC.  Also, inspired by this months gardening magazine I want to plant some garlic but...

Tea and cake, the perfect combination!

A hot strong cup of tea and a slice of cake is just what you need on a Saturday afternoon.  You do of course need to put in a fair bit of effort in the garden to justify the calories although I don’t need much of an excuse to partake in a sweet treat.  I can...

What happens when you just point and shoot: a photo study of gulls

I’m still fascinated by gulls, they are cheeky birds.  They are of course the coastal version of pigeons who are thieving birds.  They’ll do anything for to scavenge for food.  The park is of course the perfect place to get a feed.  Undoubtedly there...

Lessons in photography: ducks in the park

Being overwhelmed as a newbie photographer is a regular feeling for me.  Whether it’s the fact there are so many things to think about to operate the camera or just the pressure of capturing the perfect shot. There is a positive side to all this – that...

Smiling windmills to brighten the horizon

This week I needed a smile to cheer me up from all the rotten weather.  What better to go seek out the Smiling Windmills in Avalon Park, Lower Hutt.  This are colourful wind sculptures I’ve driven past several times en route to a client office but never had my...