Beaches & Coastlines, culture, photography, South America, Street People Culture, Towns & Cities, travel

Ready For Rio?

The question on everyone’s lips these days is: “Will Rio be ready?” After our visit there in May, I found … Continue reading Ready For Rio?

Beaches & Coastlines, National & Regional Parks, Nature, new zealand, photography, travel

Musical Morning

This article was originally published by AA New Zealand for their Summer Directions magazine in 2015. I have added additional … Continue reading Musical Morning

Beaches & Coastlines, Food

Chinese Roasted Pork Belly with Quick-Pickled Cucumber & Schezuan Roast Potatoes

This dish, except for the Schezuan roast potatoes, which were made up by me, are by Anthony Hoy Fong and … Continue reading Chinese Roasted Pork Belly with Quick-Pickled Cucumber & Schezuan Roast Potatoes

Art, Beaches & Coastlines, Environment, Nature, photography

Humpback Whale

Jack Marsden Mayer’s Humpback Whale is made entirely from driftwood (on a steel frame) which he collects from beaches near … Continue reading Humpback Whale

Art, Beaches & Coastlines, Environment, Nature, Street People Culture

Quarter-acre Weatherboard Paradise

Richard Wedekind is one of the most original artists at Sculpture OnShore, and his Quarter-acre Weatherboard Paradise is one of his most clever … Continue reading Quarter-acre Weatherboard Paradise

Art, Beaches & Coastlines, History, Politics, Street People Culture, Towns & Cities

Warhorse

My favourite artwork at this year’s NZ Sculpture OnShore is Sharon Earl’s Warhorse, a tribute to the centennial anniversary of … Continue reading Warhorse

Beaches & Coastlines

Today’s Sculpture — Only In The World

Made from reinforced plaster and timber, Ramon Robertson’s strange figures are one of the stars of this year’s NZ Sculpture … Continue reading Today’s Sculpture — Only In The World

Beaches & Coastlines, National & Regional Parks, new zealand, Towns & Cities

Stop That Light!!

I’ve been experimenting with long exposure photography. By that I mean anything with an exposure time of more than about … Continue reading Stop That Light!!