I caught wind that there was going to be a boat regatta on at Lake Maraetai over the weekend - and I was in the neighbourhood. Not only that, but there were going to be hydroplane boats there too! If you've never seen them before (like me), think 'top fuel dragster'. These things are fast, very fast - and very LOUD! … [Read more...] about Hydroplane Boats at Lake Maraetai
Riley the Ragdoll
I was looking after a friend's cats last week, 3 of them. One of the wee cuties was Riley who is a Ragdoll. Riley the Ragdoll … [Read more...] about Riley the Ragdoll
Mount Maunganui / Tauranga Flying…
One day in late April 2024 I got taken for a flight in a Gyrocopter and we went flying around the Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty... On that trip we had taken the door off on my side so I had a clear view for photography and, as such, there was nothing between me and Planet Earth - with just the seatbelt holding me in! As you can imagine the view was incredible and at the end … [Read more...] about Mount Maunganui / Tauranga Flying…
Meet Macy
A friend's cat called Macy. She was a bit wary of me at first... shy at best. But she has gotten very used to me & become my little buddy. She often comes to visit me to see what I'm up to and - being such a small thing, she can even balance on my knee when watching telly! Macy watching the world go by from her viewing spot. Macy balanced quite happily on my … [Read more...] about Meet Macy
BLOG: Daily of Black Peak Mountain (sorta)
* 9 May 23 Let me say at the outset that there is just no chance that I will photograph this same shot every day... sorry! My zoom lens is knackered and currently away in Auckland for repair (damn it). But Black Peak Mountain is viewable from my lounge window, so I'm going to get some snaps of it - with or without the good zoom lens! Hence I'm going to put up some daily … [Read more...] about BLOG: Daily of Black Peak Mountain (sorta)