Doubtful Sound
Different Sounds
Myself, parents and eldest had a memorable few days in Fiordland, New Zealand. Milford Sound was its magnificent, moody self, but the day was highlighted by the exploits of the 82 and 79 year olds Read more…
Astro-Photography
Moonlight at Butchers Dam
Went for an Aurora (which never turned up), stayed for the moonlight and clear skies. Capturing a moonshine rainbow on the spray from the dam spill was a bonus. Just one other element of magic Read more…
Alexandra
September Winter Blast
On the morning of 29th September, Central Otago woke up in the grip of an Antarctic blast. Snow was seen in the middle of Alexandra for the first time for years. The orchard counter frost Read more…
Alexandra
Blossom Festival Friday 2020
Hats off to Marty and the other organisers and participants of the 2020 Alexandra Blossom Festival. 4 days after lifting of Covid restrictions, and 2 days before weather bomb. Race Around the Clock Timelapse Firework Read more…
Clyde Offroad Walkers
German Hill
Another Judy classic walk, stunning landscapes and interesting geology and history.
Clyde Offroad Walkers
Golden Progress
Windy walk on the Rough Ridge from the Golden Progress mines with the Clyde Offroad Walkers. Oldest walker today was 91. Distance covered about 11km (reduced because of high winds). Video
Astro-Photography
Astro Shoot at Old Shed
Glorious night for Milky Way shots up at this old abandoned hut in the hills.
Alexandra
First days of Spring: Snow, Sheep and Sunset
Spring got off to a snowy start this year with big falls all around Central Otago. With the exception of beneath Alexandra’s weather shield of course.
Astro-Photography
Radio Interview
On Saturday morning I had the pleasure of talking to Shane at Radio Central as part of their Art Hour. It was a rather novel experience for me, but still fun. Talked about football, family, Read more…
Astro-Photography
Interplanetary Cycle Trail
The Interplanetary Cycle Trail are a series of sculptures spaced along the Otago Central Rail Trail, sized and at a to scale distance from the Sun in Ranfurly. Seemed like the perfect subjects for some Read more…
Clyde Offroad Walkers
Walk through the Fog on the Knobby Range
From Shaky Bridge in Alexandra we climbed above the fog into the sunshine on the bike trails and farm tracks into the Knobby Range.
Clyde Offroad Walkers
Little Valley, Big Hike
Glorious day for an epic hike out to Hope Hut from Little Valley station. The return trip involved many cliff scrambles and thorny dead ends as we tried to find a short cut back. Over Read more…
