Growing up in the Bay of Islands I was very spoilt it is sometimes easy to forget how stunning it is… Here is a compilation of some of my favourite images I have taken over the years. I hope to find some time during my family visits to pop out and capture some more of the stunning places it has to offer.
Just over 10 years ago I had the incredible opportunity to take a trip to Syria. For various reasons it has a bit of a bad reputation now, but I wanted to share with you a few of the photos I took of Syria in the past. The Syria I remember is full of hospitable, friendly people, beautiful heritage and diverse landscape. Here are just a few shots of Damascus, Palmyra and the desert.
I have lived in Auckland for three years now and find that I have not really explored it, I guess settling a young family made me a bit preoccupied. Now that my youngest has started kindy I have decided that I want to get out and about more and explore some of the parks and attractions. My first expedition was to Cornwall Park and One Tree Hill. It’s a great place to go for a walk, take the kids to play or meet up for coffee and enjoy a bit of nature in the middle of the city.
I spent the first 6 years of my married life living in Cairo – know as mother of the world. It captured my heart and imagination as I wandered the streets looking up at towering minarets and listening to the call to prayer, ducking through old doors and hailing a cab from street corners. Going around every corner and crossing every street was an adventure and new experience and although I did not capture enough of this city that became my home I will share a few shots here of some of the places I visited during my days there. Continue reading
Muriwai Beach on the West Coast of the Auckland Region is home to a gannet colony and black sand beaches popular with surfers. As a family we enjoyed a fun outing there this summer climbing, exploring and playing while watching the sun set.
A super fun way to spend a day doing photography to head out to a rodeo and it gives you lots of chance to try out different techniques.
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