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...

Chicken run in the park: a photo study

Caffeine is an essential element of being a coach – they don’t teach you that in training but I find several shots of strong coffee between appointments keeps me alert and on my toes.  The down side of course is that you can potentially overdose. I feared...

Natural tendencies and beauty

Daily postings on this blog may seem a little spasmodic recently. I do compose my daily post but some days it never quite makes it into the blog itself.  I didn’t want you to think I’d gone short on inspiration just the time to capture it. I often wonder...