Known elsewhere on the Web as TheBlueRose, this is my endeavour to learn to improve my photography skills. And by blogging it, maybe helping other DLSR newbies out there (if by nothing else, learning from my mistakes). So everything written here is about my Canon 40D DSLR (from July 2011 it is about my 7D instead)
I live in New Zealand, in the South Island. I work in IT, and enjoy reading SF and Fantasy books, and I am a member of the local SCA group where my persona is a 14th C merchants daughter. Am a big fan of food and cooking, and the eating thereof.
Having had my camera for some time now, I am still realising that the more I learn, the more I have yet to learn. Its a consuming passion but a rewarding one, and I continue to enjoy my journey down its path. I hope you share it with me for a while 
My current equipment list as of Dec 2012
Canon 7D body10-22mm ultrawide zoom lens
50mm F1.8 prime lens
17-55mm F2.8 zoom lens
100mm Macro F2.8 IS L lens (on order)
70-200 F4 IS L telezoom lens
580 EX II flash
1.4x Extender
(all equipment above Canon brand)
Manfrotto monopod legs and Induro head
Tamrac Adventure 7 usual camera bag
Lowepro bag for storing extra gear
Assorted UV, Circular Polariser and Variable ND filters
My only ever sunrise outing, and one of my personal favourite images of the Moeraki Boulders
Hi!
Bumped into your website. Your images are awesome!
I’ve set up an online forum for NZ Photographers of all levels. Would love you to join and share your though with other photographers.
It’s http://www.photographersonline.co.nz
Cheers
Talan
Hello! Thanks for finding me on here & providing such a great blog site with tons of information!! I look forward to reading more
Renee
Great to find someone doing something similar to myself. It looks like you are getting the theory down pat, now get out there and shoot like your life depends on it
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Hi Stacey. It was good to talk to you at the Ellerslie FlowerShow on Saturday. Thanks for sharing ideas on photographing our dichroic glass. Here is our website where you can see our work:
http://www.jackiemac.co.nz
We probably should be trying to portray our jewellery as it might appear in use. If we take the shots up too close, then the focus is more on the raw materials and their imperfections etc. We might be better to show the items being worn, but taking a heap of decent shots like this would take a long time.
Best wishes… Stephen Coote.
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Hi Stacy,
I love what you are doing on your blog and I wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award.
To accept the award you must make a post including the following information
Nominate 15 fellow bloggers
Inform said bloggers about their nominations
Share 7 random things about yourself
Thank the blogger who nominated you
Put the Versatile Blogger Award picture in your post (this can be found on my blog or at http://versatilebloggeraward.wordpress.com/)
Regards,
Elaine
Hey Elaine, wow thanks for the nomination. Not sure if I will be able to do a post anytime soon due to STILL being out of my house while repairs are done, but I *really* appreciate the vote of confidence
Stay tuned for more blogging goodnes to resume!
Hope you are back in your place soon!
Just wanted to let you know that I’m really enjoying your blog and that I look forward to seeing the pics you post. It’s quite a bit of work to respond to a nomination, so no hassles if you can’t do it – just get yourself settled back into your home again – much more important!
I am so glad that your comment on my post earlier led me to your blog. You have a beautiful site and I look forward to seeing more of your lovely images.
Thanks for coming and visiting, and I appreciate the positive feedback.
Oooh SCA
was a member many many years ago … 11th century celt 
.. My friends from then are all till heavily involved 
oh umm .. did you get a pingback from this post of mine ?
http://the-serenity-space.com/2012/10/19/r-e-a-l-i-t-y/ …
i was remiss in not notifying people directly of my nomination and relied only on the pingbacks … something I will not do in the future lol
You take beautiful photos! I’m just wondering why you decided to go with this theme and not one that focuses on photographs?
Just came across this and your pictures are absolutely beautiful. You have an eye to catch what other do not see. Keep up the good shots.
Hiya, I really liked your blog so I’ve nominated you for a Liebster Award. Hope you don’t mind! The post is here:
http://theropesinlondon.wordpress.com/2013/02/25/a-liebster-award-nomination/
Love the sunset pic. It’s incredible!!
I’m so excited to have your site to use as reference. I mostly take concert photos, but have no clue what type of lens I need. I’m overwhelmed and not the good kind. I use my photos for my blog, so it isn’t something I travel to do. I’m so excited to learn from you!
Hi there, I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award: http://sunshinescrapbook.wordpress.com/2013/03/06/ooh-yippee-another-award/
If that image is still your only sunrise outing you need to get out more because that’s beautiful!
Thanks Jeff, the truth is I *HATE* getting out of bed early, and that is kindof a requirement if you are to shoot sunrises. Its just turning towards winter here so I will try to get out when early is not quite so early
I feel your pain! I won’t be shooting too many more myself and I’m not opposed to leaving my house at 12:30 a.m. to start a 2+hour hike by 3 in order to be where I want to be for sunrise. I’m actually doing that again in a week or so. But winter sunrises are sooooo much nicer as far as wake-up times go.
But well worth the effort don’t you think
I am going away on a photography trip later in April over the weekend, I will endeavour to try for sunrise (tho the sun rises on the other side of the country!)
It has to come up eventually where you’ll be
I have nominated you for a Best moment award