In search of a my urban landscape mojo I scouted one of New Zealand’s oldest buildings. Christ Church is situated in a suburb of the Hutt Valley nestled now in an industrial estate with the train line running at it’s edge. Like many places of historic... A walk in the local park has a distinctive new mood. Mists, dew and rather more seagulls and ducks that you would normally see. It’s not quite the uplifting start to the day I like but nevertheless being able to get out in the open air and stretch my legs. ... Darker mornings, shorter days. It’s soon time to readjust the clocks and reorganise routines into winter mode. For now though the sun is blasting out it’s powerful rays to transform the tomatoes red and bring on my figs which I really can’t wait... It’s been creative torment on the photographic front. I’ve an assignment which I just can’t get into. I’ve tried really hard to work away at it but it’s just not happening. I’ve taken, and deleted, heaps of photographs. I... I’m four weeks into a new photography course and have to admit it’s a struggle. I’ve scouted numerous locations for the fine art landscape assignment I’ve taken heaps of pictures none of which resonate with me. Time is running out but...