Diwali in Auckland

I was lucky today, I stumbled across the Diwali festival in Auckland. The aromas of food, the sound of thumping music, the cheering dancing crowds, all made for an atmosphere of pure delight. As you can see from the fellow below, the crowds really got involved.

Auckland Harbour

Another shot from my wander at the wharf.

Queens Wharf

I'm working in Auckland today. I went for a walk down to the waterfront at the end of the day.

Mercure

I stayed at the Mercure Hotel in Auckland, however I could see the Mercure Hotel through my bedroom window. Very confusing.

Rangitoto

A photo taken by a friend. I have just spent four days in Auckland and it was nice to see the sun again. I feel totally revived.

Owairaka School

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.

View of a bridge

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.

Skycity shadows

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

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.

Lines

I have just had the most marvelous time at Stonefields School in Auckland. This is a brand new school which has been built and styled with care and attention from the ground up. Everywhere I looked was a visual feast. This image is the side of a couch and the carpet.

Taking the plunge

I'm in Auckland for a few days to shoot a digital story in a couple of schools. I went for a walk around the city today to take some photos. This brave soul decided to leap from the Sky Tower.