Astro-Photography
Twilight to Nightfall at Bendigo, Lake Dunstan
Stop off at Bendigo on the way home for what will probably be the ‘last chance to see’ the Galactic Core until next autumn.
Otago
Ahuriri Valley and Lindis Pass
Brief explore up the Arahuri Valley at sunset and dusk at Lindis Pass.
Astro-Photography
Moonlight at Butchers Dam
Went for an Aurora (which never turned up), stayed for the moonlight and clear skies. Capturing a moonshine rainbow on the spray from the dam spill was a bonus. Just one other element of magic on a glorious night.
Alexandra
September Winter Blast
On the morning of 29th September, Central Otago woke up in the grip of an Antarctic blast. Snow was seen in the middle of Alexandra for the first time for years. The orchard counter frost measures (very counter intuitive) of coating the blossom in ice helped make some cool photo Read more…
Alexandra
Blossom Festival Friday 2020
Hats off to Marty and the other organisers and participants of the 2020 Alexandra Blossom Festival. 4 days after lifting of Covid restrictions, and 2 days before weather bomb. Race Around the Clock Timelapse Firework Display
Clyde Offroad Walkers
German Hill
Another Judy classic walk, stunning landscapes and interesting geology and history.
Clyde Offroad Walkers
Golden Progress
Windy walk on the Rough Ridge from the Golden Progress mines with the Clyde Offroad Walkers. Oldest walker today was 91. Distance covered about 11km (reduced because of high winds). Video
Astro-Photography
Astro Shoot at Old Shed
Glorious night for Milky Way shots up at this old abandoned hut in the hills.
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.
Astro-Photography
Overnight on Duffers Saddle
Spent a cold night up Duffers Saddle on Nevis Road trying to get my first full Milky Way arch over the Hector Range. Didn’t quite get the perspectives right, but still happy with the results.