Living in Boxes

Written By Mike Gannaway

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.

This is all is part of my Wellington architecture project, you can see the rest of the images here.

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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.

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Living in Boxes
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.

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Looking up
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.

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