Astro-Photography
Twilight to Nightfall at Bendigo, Lake Dunstan
Stop off at Bendigo on the way home for what will probably be the 'last chance to see' the Galactic Core until next autumn.
Check out our latest project, the Winterstellar Astro Exhibition 2020.
Open 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday until the 28th August 2020 at the Central Stories Museum, Alexandra.
Includes works by Stephen Patience, John Ecksmann, Cory Marshall, Paul Le Comte.
The video installation by Stephen and John will blow your mind.
Stop off at Bendigo on the way home for what will probably be the 'last chance to see' the Galactic Core until next autumn.
Brief explore up the Arahuri Valley at sunset and dusk at Lindis Pass.
Took a walk up Sawyers Creek at Lake Ohau last weekend. It is only five weeks since the devastating forest fire that burnt many homes and damaged much of the landscape.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Another Judy classic walk, stunning landscapes and interesting geology and history.
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
Glorious night for Milky Way shots up at this old abandoned hut in the hills.
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.
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…
Winter weather on Symes Road
Where the road passes the historic Mitchell’s Cottage before snaking up the Old Man Range.
The Milky Way arching over the historic Mitchell’s Cottage
With a strong Aurora Australis display going off to the South beyond Roxburgh. Taken around midnight 1st September 2019.
Aurora and Milky Way through the back of the Alexandra sign on Roxburgh Road
Couldn’t resist stopping to snap this on the way home from an epic night of Aurora photography at Mitchell’s Cottage. That’s Jupiter shining through the ‘A’.
LEVEL 1 – Galactic Core behind the Lookout on Pukektapu, Palmerston
Freezing cold, clear night in Waitaki made the climb up Puketapu well worth it.