Lavender's blue dilly dilly

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

University of Otago Library

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

Early morning fog near the airport.

Imagination

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

Cottage in the morning

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

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

Begging for treats

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

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

Rock

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

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

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

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.

Mackies Hotel

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

The road on the way from Dunedin to Central Otago

Rolling hills

The rolling hills of Central Otago are awe inspiring.

Arrowtown cabin

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.

Reflections

The weather was absolutely perfect in the Bay of Plenty. I was taken with the reflections over the still water of this estuary.

Bay of Plenty

I have been up in the Bay of Plenty filming in two secondary schools. I had to stop at the beach with my camera, it was magic.

Warrington Beach

Guest photographer today. AJ took this photo on our trip out to Warrington Beach. Great grab of the reflections.

Rural rainbow

On the way out to the airport again today, this time to pick up my mum on a visit from Perth. I had to stop and capture the rainbow, the light was beautiful.

Maltexo

This is a broken down old building near where I take my Sunday run (which is now a pitiful stroll - sigh)

Saturday morning coffee

Photo walk

I decided I needed a break at lunch time today so I took myself down to the local cafe for lunch. I took my camera and counted my steps. Every 100 steps I stopped and took a photo until I reached the cafe. I had my 50mm prime lens so there was no zooming which added to the fun. You might want to click on the image above to enlarge it. Was a fun way to look for things I wouldn't normally snap.

Cows on the way to the airport

I always find it strange driving out through the country to get to the Dunedin Airport. It is so far away from the city, through beautiful scenery but still, it is a pain - no bus, no train to get out there, you have to either drive or get a shuttle.

Dunedin Art Gallery

I love how colourful this part of the Dunedin Art Gallery is. This is taken on the iphone so there is a lot of noise, but still gives me a sense of joy and happiness from its quirky feel.

Rock n roll

Wellington blue sky

A friend of mine is always marveling at the blue skies around Wellington, so I had to try to capture one.

The Portland Hotel

When I go to Wellington for work I stay at the Portland Hotel (It's actually a Kingsgate hotel but I think it used to be called the Portland). Anyway, they have the same piece of artwork on the wall in every single room.

Sunday run

I went for a walk with my camera since it will be quite a while until I can run again. These sheds line the route where I normally run around the wharf.

The colour of Autumn