Alexandra
First days of Spring: Snow, Sheep and Sunset
Spring got off to a snowy start this year with big falls all around Central Otago. With the exception of beneath Alexandra’s weather shield of course.
Astro-Photography
Radio Interview
On Saturday morning I had the pleasure of talking to Shane at Radio Central as part of their Art Hour. It was a rather novel experience for me, but still fun. Talked about football, family, astro-photography and the Winterstellar exhibition. Full interview here: Here are links to some of the Read more…
Astro-Photography
Interplanetary Cycle Trail
The Interplanetary Cycle Trail are a series of sculptures spaced along the Otago Central Rail Trail, sized and at a to scale distance from the Sun in Ranfurly. Seemed like the perfect subjects for some astro shoots. Pluto Neptune Uranus Saturn
Clyde Offroad Walkers
Walk through the Fog on the Knobby Range
From Shaky Bridge in Alexandra we climbed above the fog into the sunshine on the bike trails and farm tracks into the Knobby Range.
Clyde Offroad Walkers
Little Valley, Big Hike
Glorious day for an epic hike out to Hope Hut from Little Valley station. The return trip involved many cliff scrambles and thorny dead ends as we tried to find a short cut back. Over 24km walked. 32,000+ steps on my phone before its battery gave up before the end Read more…
Astro Home Shoots
Bannock Brae
Second astro real estate shoot at Bannock Brae vineyard. We printed one of these on Chromaluxe metal panel to make a beautiful, long lasting art piece for their home.
Clyde Offroad Walkers
Hike to Hunters Gold Film Set
Long hike, extended for those wanting to go the extra mile to the set of the 1970s TV series Hunters Gold. Perfect, moody weather for walking and photography.
Alexandra
Pride of Patumahoe
Was a pleasure to welcome Heather, a regular visitor from our old home, Patumahoe.
Clyde Offroad Walkers
South End of Flat Top Hill
Moody clouds over the Roxburgh Gorge and Central Otago as we explored the Southern end of Flat Top Hill, which is sandwiched between Fruitlands and the Gorge.
Otago
Freezing photo fun up Puketapu
Perfect night for an astro shoot up Puketapu overlooking Palmerston, Otago. It was windy and sub-zero but crystal clear. Was really glad I took the borrowed torch, not just fr artistic effect, but also for the treacherous, steep, dark, freezing decent.