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Fresh blossom in one of the many orchards just walking distance of our place. It's going to be a good summer :-)
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Lye Bow Lake is just outside Alexandra and I've visited there a number of occasions and just sat by the edge looking out to the schist covered hills beyond. Imagine my surprise when I took a short walk and suddenly realised it was man mad courtesy of this dam.
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A trip to Queenstown via Wanaka meant a trip up and over the Crown Ranges. Very impressive view from the top to Lake Hayes
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Light playing across the hills surrounding Lake Hayes on a stormy day.....yes, I did get wet!
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Some fun playing with a new lens at the Fuji hands on event in Queenstown. Really enjoyed creating some interesting imagery with the 16mm f1.4 prime......oh dear, something else I need, oh ok, want ;-)
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Loved this moment. He had the 'I definitely need' face, she has the, 'no, I don't think so' face......familiar scene to all photographers!
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Still enjoying the playground at any age
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Contrasty evening walking around Christchurch with another photographer. It had been a while since I'd last really looked at this city. Wow, it has changed so much and looks amazing. It's a good few years from completion but definitely has promise of something special.
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I told this runner he'd be famous, well, he may never know it but he'll now be seen all over the world :-)
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So many shapes and angles to play with in the re-emerging city of Christchurch. The following few images are some of my favourites from an evening in the city.
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With free reign to capture images how I wanted to for this family photoshoot I was able to capture a whole range of less than standard imagery. Made for a great and varied book.
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Racing from Roxburgh to Christchurch on another journey for the 'few remaining bits' I opted for the passenger seat for a while capturing the world as it raced by. A lot of duff images but some captured the journey nicely, here are some of my favourites.
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I've loved these trees on a distant hill from our deck and on this evening the clouds were gently lit by the last light of the day.
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We live in a little spot called Quail Haven........this fella sits just outside the bedroom on the post most days.
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Another view from the house on another stormy day
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A day trip out into the hills let me know I am going to have a lot of enjoyment over the coming years getting to know and photograph this landscape
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Those clouds would soon join forces and unleash a torrent of rain......at this moment though, looked stunning
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Yep, Central Otago.....that's my playground for photos.....wahoo :-D
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The rain was definitely not far away!
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This is Pinders Pond, Roxburgh and walking distance from the house. Should be nice for a picnic during the summer.
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Speakers and a record player.........life is most definitely good