Close to Auckland (big city, lots of light pollution) I was an hour South-West in a forestry lane. I saw the 4 Planets through passing clouds and with my own eyes, about 10 Meteors. Looking into the Heart of the Milky Way Galaxy The 4 Planets with 2 Meteor Showers (top left) Sunrise & Fog on the way back down Panoramic view on the way down. … [Read more...] about 4 Planets and some Meteors
New Zealand
New Zealand Roads
There are some really great roads in New Zealand for driving. Some of them take you through or along amazing scenery. The first couple of images here of the West Coast of the South Island, showing the wild coastline. The last one is taken near New Plymouth with Mt Egmont / Mt Taranaki in the background. ... ... … [Read more...] about New Zealand Roads
Piha: Lion Rock with a Motorbike
At the lookout point on the way down to Piha, a dude stopped to get a couple of photos of his bike. I subtly took a few myself. … [Read more...] about Piha: Lion Rock with a Motorbike
Timelapse of Water on a Rock.
I'd forgotten about this picture for a long time. I was scurrying back in fading light from a waterfall in the Waikato, NZL, when I remembered I wanted to do a quick timelapse of this bridge on the way down. The NZ DOC (Department of Conservation) had said it was a 45 minute walk and they weren't kidding.. You could do it in 45 minutes yes, but it was a serious walk with … [Read more...] about Timelapse of Water on a Rock.
Flying in NZ
There's some cool scenery to be seen when flying about New Zealand. This snap is taken somewhere over the Southern Alps in the South Island of NZL. Being closer to winter there is some nice snow building up on the mountains - but it is a clear day today. … [Read more...] about Flying in NZ