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Scott Kelby Photowalk 2012 Christchurch NZ

Posted on October 14, 2012 by lensaddiction

I volunteered to lead a walk for the Scott Kelby Photowalk 2012. It was scheduled for the 13th which was yesterday, except we had a “weather bomb” forecast, and no brave souls turned up to join me at 9am yesterday … Continue reading →

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Today I shot in full Manual mode for the first time ever!

Posted on February 19, 2012 by lensaddiction

The RPS organised a Landscape Photography workshop with Mike Langford, a renown NZ photographer based in Queenstown. It was $100 for the day which included lunch, so I was hoping I learned something valuable. Boy was I in for a … Continue reading →

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Wildflowers – Gapfiller Art in Christchurch

Posted on February 16, 2012 by lensaddiction

Due to there being a sudden increase in empty lots in Christchurch, as damaged buildings are demolished, a group of local artists have got together and come up with a concept called GapFiller. Its where they bring art to the … Continue reading →

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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Part 3 – Various Birds

Posted on May 14, 2011 by lensaddiction

According to their website Currumbin started out as a bird santuary. Since I got my 40D and particularly my 70-200 F4 IS L lens I have discovered the joy and difficulty of bird photography. They are flighty, skittish creatures that … Continue reading →

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Always know where your nearest toilet is!

Posted on January 15, 2011 by lensaddiction

I had my gall bladder out a few years ago, which was a great relief to all concerned. But one of the side effects it left me with was a need to always know where my nearest toilet was. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Horsedrawn Trams make an Xmas reappearance

Posted on December 22, 2010 by lensaddiction

The council are laying down tram tracks to extend the electric tram tracks already in use, but the full circuit is not complete. So for Xmas they decided to get out one of the old horsedrawn trams, complete with Clydesdales … Continue reading →

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Fireworks

Posted on December 15, 2010 by lensaddiction

So being part of the greater British Commonwealth, we celebrate Guy Fawkes in November. Which is a bit frustrating because its late spring here and the sun is starting to set later so it takes a while to get dark. … Continue reading →

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Spring Ducklings

Posted on October 9, 2010 by lensaddiction

I got out last weekend, the weather was lovely and warm. First off to town to photograph some more earthquake damaged buildings then on to the Orchid Show. Didn’t buy any orchids as there wasn’t a lot of cymbidium choice … Continue reading →

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Akaroa Photowalk – Scott Kelby’s WWPW

Posted on July 25, 2010 by lensaddiction

So yesterday it was 24th July, and I had volunteered to lead a Photowalk for Scott Kelby’s World Wide Photowalk. Registered numbers were low, but I had been out reminding local clubs the week before, and hoped for a bit … Continue reading →

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Reminder – WorldWide Photowalk is on tomorrow 24th July

Posted on July 23, 2010 by lensaddiction

24th July is tomorrow in NZ – hopefully the weather will cooperate and STOP RAINING!!!! Join me in Akaroa on 24th July for our contribution to the WorldWide PhotoWalk

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