Jane's Photo Blog

Trapped

2012-02-13T10:27:00.000+13:00

Well, I have finally had my mini knee reconstruction surgery so I am house bound in a full leg brace and crutches for quite a while. It was fine the first couple of weeks while I got over the surgery but now I am starting to feel a little better, in less pain, and ready to face the outside world again ...

Ballooning in Hamilton

2012-01-26T10:07:00.002+13:00

Day one of the Learning@School conference in Hamilton. As I was walking to the conference this morning there were two balloons floating lazily over the convention centre. It seemed very fitting for the start of the conference. 1500 teachers all ready for two days of keynotes and workshops and I get to film nearly 30 of them. What a cool job.

Ready and waiting

2012-01-25T18:05:00.000+13:00

Today we set up for the Learning at School conference in Hamilton. We are in the brand new Claudelands Events Centre and the keynote room looks amazing. These chairs are waiting to be filled by the 1500 teachers arriving tomorrow.

Web

2012-01-17T21:26:00.000+13:00

I found a beautifully formed web in my garden today, they truly are a work of art and magic.

A Distant City at the Crown Hotel

2012-01-14T23:47:00.002+13:00

A Distant City played their first pub gig tonight at the Crown Hotel in Dunedin. Not bad considering two members of the band were jet lagged.

Marie's Christmas candle

2012-01-08T11:25:00.002+13:00

Fremantle

2012-01-05T21:02:00.001+13:00

We had a lovely time wandering around Fremantle today. I chose this image because I love the way the old couple seem to be watching the young man as he walks away from them, the whole scene seemed to have a 3D quality (which is a little lost when the image is small).

Under the bridge

2011-12-27T12:30:00.001+13:00

Underneath the Canning Bridge

Back in Perth

2011-12-24T22:35:00.001+13:00

I'm back in Perth for the holidays. This is a view of the city from the Mount Henry Bridge. I went for a lovely long ride on my mum's bike this morning before the onslaught of last minute shopping for Christmas day.

A Distant Drum

2011-12-14T17:23:00.001+13:00

The boys decided to play down in the garden again. This time instead of just taking the acoustic guitar and snare drum down, out came the extension lead, amplifier, electric guitar and full drum kit. All carried right down to the bottom of the garden on a beautiful sunny day. They loved it. The neighbours on the other hand ...

A bunny Christmas

2011-12-13T13:40:00.000+13:00

Not long to go now ...

A Distant City

2011-12-06T09:28:00.001+13:00

Gunslinger have had a name change. On Sunday they played their first gig under the name of A Distant City. "We hope you enjoy the new direction of the band" (Spinal tap reference)

Self portrait

2011-12-05T06:51:00.001+13:00

Garden

2011-12-04T12:14:00.001+13:00

I have a thesis due soon. When I get overwhelmed I find other things to do like chop down trees and tidy up the garden. A friend said to me, "You would live in a jungle if you didn't have deadlines". Funny.

Berries

2011-12-03T21:05:00.001+13:00

The beautiful weather continues and I have been getting into the garden. I quite like how the shape of the berries are reflected in bokeh.

Glorious

2011-12-02T07:01:00.001+13:00

It was a glorious day in Dunedin. I was wandering around my neighbourhood with my camera and couldn't resist laying down in the grass amongst the flowers looking out to the harbour.

Jamming

2011-12-01T15:39:00.001+13:00

The day was too nice to be inside for band practice, so today's practice was held at the bottom of the garden.

Cat

2011-11-30T07:08:00.001+13:00

This is my next door neighbour's cat. You just have to wonder what cats are thinking ...

Clear

2011-11-29T07:25:00.001+13:00

It was an incredibly clear morning, it all looked so calm. This is the view from the back deck of my house looking out to St Clair Beach.

Boys will be boys

2011-11-28T08:44:00.001+13:00

The boys were out on the trampoline yesterday. Of course, the trampoline was just the springboard for launching yourself into trees.

Standing out

2011-11-27T13:33:00.001+13:00

Sometimes you just feel like you are the only brown house in a grey world. (Either I am being very philosophical, or I was playing with Photoshop and have nothing of interest to say about this image - you choose.)

Harbour cone

2011-11-26T22:33:00.001+13:00

The harbour cone on the Otago Harbour, Dunedin's volcano. I prefer cookies and cream myself.

Another perfect morning

2011-11-25T22:01:00.001+13:00

Every morning is a perfect morning in its own way. I am very lucky to be blessed with this view each day in all of its various moods.

St Clair

2011-11-24T21:25:00.001+13:00

I love this mural at St Clair beach. It was painted by Lyndsay Crooks who sadly passed away a few years ago. I love the sense of fun and summer in his work.

Daisy

2011-11-22T19:41:00.001+13:00

The sun was glorious. This photo is for my mum - the original Daisy.

Jessica

2011-11-21T14:31:00.001+13:00

Time for another Jessica photo. She is enjoying being out in the garden again now the sun is shining.

When will people learn?

2011-11-18T18:44:00.001+13:00

I was dismayed to see this child, who looked about three, crawling around in the hatch area of this car completely unrestrained. How is this still happening?

A nice place to walk

2011-11-17T07:51:00.001+13:00

I take myself off for a walk each day to escape the computer screen, you couldn't ask for a nicer path to follow than this one.

Looking up

2011-11-16T20:01:00.001+13:00

I decided to look up today.

One Arm Point

2011-11-13T23:05:00.001+13:00

Another photo from my past. This is an Aboriginal community up the top of Western Australia a few hours drive through the bush in a four wheel drive from Broome. Very remote. Was a fantastic trip to stay with my friend Fiona who was teaching there at the time.

Blast from the past

2011-11-12T17:54:00.001+13:00

I spent today scanning old photos and I came across this one which I think is fabulous. (I am the one in the pool on the left)

Keeping warm

2011-11-06T20:10:00.002+13:00

Woke up Saturday morning and the back deck was covered in snow! Strange spring we are having.

Spring just keeps getting better

2011-11-04T16:59:00.003+13:00

One more month until summer hits Dunedin, and they forecast snow and I light the fire, much to the delight of Jessica who took up her normal position.

Rainy days

2011-11-02T10:43:00.001+13:00

The sun has come and gone, and the raindrops are back. Bring on summer.

Walking at St Clair Beach

2011-10-31T09:05:00.000+13:00

I went for a nice long walk yesterday and only had my iphone with me, but this scene looked perfect.

Rotorua Tulips

2011-10-29T20:22:00.000+13:00

There is something magical about being in Rotorua for a conference.

Owairaka School

2011-10-28T21:45:00.002+13:00

I was very lucky today to attend the opening of the Fale at Owairaka School in Auckland. It was an amazing experience. The singing and dancing was awe inspiring, my job was to capture everything on video. Most days I absolutely love my job.

Gone but not forgotten

2011-10-26T14:03:00.000+13:00

I went for a walk through the local cemetery. This cemetery has not been used for decades, however it is lovely to see that people still bring flowers.

Gunslinger

2011-10-25T11:47:00.002+13:00

Gunslinger played the 'Chick's Tour'. Here, Z is getting into things at Refuel.

Rotorua museum in the morning

2011-10-24T14:51:00.001+13:00

I took this photo on the last day of the conference as I walked toward the event centre. The light was amazing.

Pukeko

2011-10-23T08:30:00.000+13:00

Each morning I walked from my hotel to the convention centre past a family of Pukekos, they are amazing looking birds with such big feet.

ULearn 11 - Rotorua Museum

2011-10-22T17:28:00.002+13:00

Ulearn11 has come and gone. This year it was in Rotorua as the venue we normally use is in the red zone of Christchurch. The conference was a huge success as always and everyone I spoke to went away buzzing. My job is to shoot video for the duration of the conference. I captured 35 videos over four days. You will be able to see them on the EDtalks website very shortly. This photo is the Rotorua Museum which is right next door to the convention centre. It is a beautiful building, and the flower gardens on the walk in to work in the mornings were just glorious!

Gardening

2011-10-05T06:45:00.001+13:00

The weekend was beautiful. So I decided to take a break from study and do some gardening.

Ireland versus Italy

2011-10-02T19:33:00.000+13:00

We had a photo walk in Dunedin today organsed by Mike McQueen. There were plenty of interesting things to photograph in the Octagon as it was the day for the Italy versus Ireland RWC game. There was a sea of green, with only one or two blue clad Italian supporters sighted. Unfortunately I did not have my camera with me so was reduced to the iPhone, but it was fun watching what other photographers were capturing, the photos they saw and made, and the settings they used.

Wellington Fan Zone

2011-09-28T20:04:00.001+13:00

With the rugby world cup in NZ there are fan zones all over the place. The Dunedin one is quite fun (if very quiet). This is a stage in the fan zone in Wellington.

Delicate

2011-09-27T15:04:00.002+13:00

Spring! Yay!

Wellington blue sky

2011-09-26T18:25:00.003+13:00

I had a meeting at the MInistry of Education building today in Wellington. It was a beautiful blue sky day. This is the view from a fifth floor window.

Georgia versus England

2011-09-18T15:06:00.003+12:00

Tonight there is another RWC game in Dunedin apparently. I think it is England versus Georgia. There is a little less atmosphere than when the town was full of Argentinians and their drums and dancing.

Texture

2011-09-14T10:03:00.000+12:00

Cactus

2011-09-11T18:39:00.002+12:00

Today was the half marathon in Dunedin in which I did not run. Instead I went for a walk at the Botanic gardens and took a photo of this cactus plant. Hopefully this time next year there will be a picture of me running...

Argentina versus England

2011-09-10T17:12:00.003+12:00

The rugby world cup has come to Dunedin. I may not be interested in the game at all, but the atmosphere in town was quite fun.

St Clair poles in the afternoon

2011-09-09T19:34:00.003+12:00

I treated myself to a walk along the beach this afternoon to finish the working week.

Library lights

2011-09-04T17:12:00.002+12:00

I decided to look up today.

Gunslinger at Refuel

2011-09-03T18:09:00.002+12:00

Gunslinger played at Refuel at the University today. The lead singer was away so it was a three piece gig and Zac had a go at being the lead singer.

Speights Brewery

2011-08-27T22:01:00.003+12:00

I went on the Speights Brewery tour tonight with @dragonsinger57, @annekenn, and @MsBeenz. This is the view from the overbridge.

Good morning Dunedin

2011-08-26T10:52:00.002+12:00

So nice to see the sun in the mornings now. Golden light for a golden glow.

Ross Creek

2011-08-21T17:42:00.000+12:00

Everything is so green and lush, but I'm longing for the sun.

University of Otago Library

2011-08-20T17:18:00.002+12:00

Another day spent studying in the library...

Snow bunny

2011-08-16T11:54:00.001+12:00

Where else would you find a rabbit when it is snowing outside?

Snow day for Dunedin

2011-08-14T19:14:00.002+12:00

Today the arctic blast hit. We wondered for a while if it would stay, but it looks like we are snowed in for a few days. Luckily we have heating and we have a full pantry.

My whānau

2011-08-09T17:54:00.003+12:00

Last photo from Akaroa. This is my CORE whānau, we have grown.

Akaroa boats

2011-08-08T16:30:00.001+12:00

My last early morning Akaroa shot. It is definitely one of my favourite places.

Akaroa artist

2011-08-07T12:13:00.001+12:00

Another early morning snap from Akaroa.

Akaroa morning

2011-08-06T12:28:00.005+12:00

I have just spent the most amazing three days with my whānau. Which is a strange way to say I have just been on a company retreat. But working for CORE Education is nothing like being in a 'company' in the business sense, but more like being part of a large insane family which is the most fun I've ever had. This photo is at Flea (?) bay just one bay down from Akaroa, as the day awoke.

Akaroa

2011-08-05T16:11:00.003+12:00

I have been in Akaroa for the CORE retreat for the last three days. It is an absolutely beautiful place. I got up early to have a go at some long exposures.

Harbour chair

2011-08-02T06:52:00.003+12:00

On Sunday I went for a walk around the harbour, there is now a nice walking track down past the new stadium and along the water. The weather was stunning (a bit cold though).

Up close and personal

2011-07-31T21:08:00.002+12:00

I met this fellow the other day. Rather close quarters for a city girl.

They make them tough

2011-07-28T22:18:00.002+12:00

Not even a sheet of ice was going to stop this jogger.

Scenes of the snow

2011-07-25T07:58:00.003+12:00

Lots of snow, all around. It's still laying thickly on the ground. Today is the first birthday I have ever had surrounded by snow.

Crazy Australians

2011-07-24T13:10:00.001+12:00

It snows in Dunedin, so of course the crazy Australians have to run out and play.

Looking for light

2011-07-23T17:51:00.001+12:00

During my break in study today I went to the Dunedin Museum which is across the road from the university. I had been reading an article online about looking for light, so I made that my mission. Today I wasn't looking for a subject I was looking for interesting light, and this is the result.

Paris, the city of love

2011-07-21T11:05:00.003+12:00

I have my computer set up to scroll through my photos as I work in the background. I had taken an expansive photo of the courtyard outside the Louvre and when it came on my screen I noticed that I had captured this couple in the city of love. So I had to edit the photo and crop it down to make them the focus.

To capture the moon

2011-07-18T08:29:00.005+12:00

On my flight into Wellington this morning there was a glorious full moon.

View of a bridge

2011-07-10T11:52:00.001+12:00

I've just spent two days in Auckland filming at Kelston Girls and working with my good friends at Christina's house. This is the amazing view from her house.

Defend Hillside workshops

2011-07-09T18:27:00.004+12:00

A protest was held in Dunedin today about the job cuts happening at the Hillside workshops.
You can read something about it in this Otago Daily Times article.

Red chairs

2011-07-07T06:14:00.002+12:00

Another shot from the University of Otago Library. I do like the clean repetition and bold colours.

Ross Creek Panorama

2011-07-06T11:51:00.002+12:00

I decided to take a panorama of the reservoir which I walk around on a Sunday. I think next time I will watch the exposure as depending on where the sun was in the sky the exposure dropped as I turned. Might be time for me try this one out on manual.

2011-07-05T09:07:00.001+12:00

We now have free wireless in the Octagon and it is common to see people sitting around with their laptops. I liked the contrast of the ages old church and the rugged up technology user.

Ross Creek

2011-07-04T09:55:00.001+12:00

I went for a walk with a friend along this lovely track in the freezing cold.

Stairs of learning

2011-07-03T14:34:00.000+12:00

During another break from study I snapped around the library.

Studying

2011-07-02T17:51:00.003+12:00

It is really nice studying in the uni library on a Saturday during the semester holidays as there are no students around and I just about have the place to myself.

Through my window

2011-07-01T08:05:00.003+12:00

While I am working away on my computer, I often gaze out the window to think. This is what I look at. I hope I never take it for granted.

Blackbird

2011-06-29T08:39:00.003+12:00

Another snap through my window as I sit working.

Lavender's blue dilly dilly

2011-06-28T14:01:00.002+12:00

I love my nifty 50, so much fun playing with depth of field.

University of Otago Library

2011-06-27T08:11:00.003+12:00

I was working in the library on the weekend, and had my camera sitting next to me. Whenever I got frustrated or needed a break I swivelled in my chair and snapped away. People must have thought I was nuts.

Mist on the Taieri Plain

2011-06-26T10:55:00.003+12:00

Early morning fog near the airport.

Imagination

2011-06-25T12:35:00.010+12:00

I was playing around in photoshop with textures and overlays. Here are the originals...

Cottage in the morning

2011-06-24T11:27:00.003+12:00

On a run out to the airport this morning there was a delightful frost giving everything a mystical air. I have always liked this little cottage and today finally managed to stop and take a photo.

Angry birds

2011-06-22T11:58:00.005+12:00

I noticed this fellow tucking into my berries out of my office window. Camera was in close reach, so ... snap.

Begging for treats

2011-06-21T13:07:00.002+12:00

Whenever I go to the pantry Jessica Bunny comes running because she knows this is where her treats are kept. She always stands up tall on her hind legs to ask for treats. How can you say no to that face?

The race is on

2011-06-20T09:01:00.002+12:00

#1 and #3 were having a texting race. As you do.

Rock

2011-06-19T10:06:00.003+12:00

I really like the lighting effect on this photo. The band were playing in a venue on the university campus during the day time. The windows were covered with black curtains with tears through them, a lot of the lighting was sunlight sneaking through. It made for some fun shots.

Poles

2011-06-18T13:46:00.003+12:00

I think I was in Katikati when I took this photo (confession, my NZ geography is a little sketchy). It was a perfect day in every way.

Ross Creek duck pond

2011-06-12T16:59:00.003+12:00

I was a good girl today and went for a walk instead of a run, since everyone in a medical capacity seems to be telling me not to run. I may listen for a little while. Anyway, the ducks were enjoying their pond.

Skycity shadows

2011-06-07T18:27:00.004+12:00

I am in Auckland and have just finished interviewing an amazing English specialist who leads ICT in her secondary school. There are amazing teachers in this country, our kids are so lucky. Anyway, this is an image I noticed in my hotel as I was lugging all my camera gear up to my room.

Sky City

2011-06-06T14:11:00.001+12:00

I'm off to Auckland in the morning to visit two more schools and do some filming. I took this image the last time I stayed at Sky City, but never got around to posting it.

Mackies Hotel

2011-06-02T17:55:00.003+12:00

I took mum to Port Chalmers to walk around the trinket and vintage shops. There is a lovely vintage shop that used to be called "The only one interested in what your grandmother had was your grandfather". This is the local.

On the road again

2011-05-31T09:41:00.001+12:00

The road on the way from Dunedin to Central Otago

Rolling hills

2011-05-30T08:00:00.000+12:00

The rolling hills of Central Otago are awe inspiring.

Arrowtown cabin

2011-05-29T16:12:00.008+12:00

I have just spent the weekend in Central Otago which is a photographer's paradise. This little cabin is near the Chinese settlement in Arrowtown.