Living in Boxes Revisited
In some ways we all live in boxes of one kind or another. The box we live in, may be divided into many smaller odd shaped boxes, but ultimately it’s still a box. We assign such prestige and value to these boxes, to the style of them, the decorations, even the area where the box is. Should they be mass produced to make them cheaper? How vulnerable they are to natural disasters, how ecologically friendly they are, the questions are many and varied and say a lot about who we are.
Aerochrome
The image above of course was not captured using aerochrome film, it’s a digital image captured through a 720nm filter. This is my take on how areochrome might look, a celebration of its legacy and a nod to the way it transformed photography.
Silence
“There are at least two kinds of silence that define us.
One is the eloquent silence of the world as we were given itthe silence of light and beauty, the silence that holds a promise…
there is also sometimes a dark silence within us, one that results from willful blindness and deafness. We struggle against it.”
Robert Adams
Infrared and Architecture
I have always been intrigued by infrared photography but struggled with how to do it. Then in 2020, after spending time with Cath Kelly, it all came together. Like anything it took commitment, and time, but through it I have found a way to capture the world in a style I like. Dark skies, long exposures and with a touch of the surreal.
Living in Boxes
Being from a city where most buildings are one or two stories tall, and the centre of town has a smattering of buildings over ten stories. Going to Wellington is a little bit of a culture shock. To see apartment buildings like this one fascinates me. The difference in lifestyle, the benefits and downsides. Location, location, location, that’s the phrase isn’t it. Makes me think.
Looking up
The first image from our latest trip to Wellington. Been trying to find an interesting composition for this building, and finally I think I may have it. I love the way that it adds mystery to the image…. what is it, how big…. That’s one of the most powerful tools in photography, to show only what we want to show and let the viewer figure out the rest.
To see more images from this project,
NZ Camera
Each member of the PSNZ can submit up to two images, but only one image from each member will make it into the book. So in some ways you can see this as a salon in a book. A time capsule of the photographers, and the subjects that captivated them for this year.
A few months back I was told via email that one of my images had been selected. To know that I made it into the book was great news, but to know that of the two images, that they chose the surrealist based image made it even more special.
Aurora Timelapse
Well 2024 has been a year for the record books, we have had a number of aurora displays. The display on the 11th of May will not be easily forgotten. Thousands upon thousands of New Zealanders made the effort to go and see it, stood in awe, and got a chance to see a side of nature really shown at this latitude. Was this going to be another great display, and how would it look as a timelapse.
Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS)
I went out for a quick look last night and through the aid of some astro tools on my phone managed to find the comet :)
One Hit Wonders
Of course everyone wants to win, but that is impossible. The results are based on subjective criteria not objective. But if art is about expressing your feelings so that others can express theirs vicariously through your work, then appearing in the catalogue or the exhibition is the important bit. Which one the judge liked more or less determines the "winner" but the people viewing the exhibition can have their own opinion, and experience.
Highly Commended & an Acceptance at Nelson Camera Club's 2024 National Triptych Salon
The results of the Nelson Camera Club's 2024 National Triptych Salon were annouced yesterday. I am pleased to confirm that I was awarded a highly commended for his image "Woven" and an acceptance for my image "Magical Mystery Tour".
Winner -Massey University Biodiversity Competition
Over the last couple of weeks the sustainability team have been running a photo competition to highlight this side of Massey. Yesterday the winner was announced and my image of a tui was chosen as the winning image.
Aurora Australis - May 11-2024
There are times in your photographic life where the gear, the knowledge, don’t matter as much. Where the person with the cell phone next to you can get a similar shot. But then there are times when the research helps. Where technique matters and where local knowledge pays off. When combined, all of these together can make that once in a life time experience, even better.
P-51D Mustang Display at the Whanganui Air Ambulance Trust's open day,
After a long period of storage, meticulous rebuild, and a successful test program. Brendon Deere and Sean Perrett are now showing off this beautiful example of an RNZAF P-51D Mustang to an adoring public.
Vought FG-1D Corsair NZ5648 - Whanganui Airport
We have all heard the saying “luck is when opportunity meets preparation”. Well we had done the prep… then out of the autumn blue sky, descends the Vought FG-1D Corsair. Surprise! No hints, no insider info—just plain luck. That gull-winged beauty struts its stuff, as it lands on the runway. This is it—a shot that’s been on my bucket-list for a while. No ropes, no crowds, just me, the Corsair, and that boundless blue canvas. If we had known we would miss the Mosquito would we have still gone… no. But because we risked it, trusted our guts, in the end we got something better,
BAC 167 Strikemaster Mk 88 NZ6372 at Wanganui Aero Club Open Day 2024
Hey, it's the weekend, and what better way to enjoy it than by checking out some cool pics of the BAC 167 Strikemaster Mk 88? This military aircraft is a real head-turner with its sleek design and powerful vibes. Take a peek at these images, and you'll see what I mean – from the smooth fuselage to those badass wings, it's a perfect mix of style and functionality. So, kick back, relax, and let's appreciate the awesomeness of the BAC 167 Strikemaster Mk 88 as we cruise through the weekend vibes.
Wanganui Aero Club Open Day NZ Strikemaster 72
North American Harvard NZ1044 at Wanganui Aero Club Open Day 2024
This plane originally flew with the Royal New Zealand Air Force and is a beautiful example of a Harvard Mk.IIa
De Havilland DH 112 Venom MkI ZK-VNM at Wanganui Aero Club Open Day 2024
De Havilland DH 112 Venom MkI ZK-VNM flying at the Wanganui Aero Club Open-day Wanganui Aero Club Open Day 2024