Bird in flight

Snapping away at a White Faced Heron yesterday was an awesome experience.  The camera shot an amazing number of frames per second that capturing this bird in flight was child’s play.   No need to follow the bird and worry about camera blur, just keeping it in...

Laidback in sunshine

Weekend weather is at last playing ball.  Stunningly sunny autumnal day.  Perfect for a meander along the Pauatahanui inlet.  This view across the way strikes me as typically kiwi.  Laid back boathouses, water and rolling hills.  There were some great sights that...

From learner driver to jet pilot

I was uncharacteristically disciplined today.  No play before work and chores complete.  The Bassets said I was a total bore and since the sun was shining they wanted out to play.  In truth I was just putting off the inevitable first click with the new camera. The...

Red caps and mad moves

I can’t help but think of Fantastia every time I see a red cap toadstool.  I have expect them to don a chinese coolie hat and start dancing through the Kaitoke forest.  Plain fantasy I know but it helps to let the mind go wild after the intensity of coaching...

The final flush of growth

Companionship is an important part of life.  And this is just so in the kitchen garden where the carrots have been making friends with Marigolds.  These are orange beacons amongst the predominant greens and as well as bringing colour to the garden they’ve kept...