Natures smile … … …

I have just been in the garden, with the sun setting, the light was soft and it is the best time to look at all the plants that just grow in there (because anyone who knows me knows that I am no gardener!)

Here is what I found … … …

Whaingaroa … … our home

This is a set of photos merged together to make one large panoramic photo showing the sun setting over Mt Karioi and the ocean through to the Whaingaroa Harbor mouth – what a beautiful place we call home!

Oooohhhh – Spooky … … …

Playing with my camera last night in the dark on the road with two teenagers (yeah, yeah – I am such a responsible adult!?) But I really like some of these results – kinda looks like someone is trying to get through hehehe … … …

This one was taken with an extra slow shutter speed.  I had a car drive through just as I was about to snap the camera and then made the girls go stand in the spot where the car was – This result is really spooky.

How many candles are in this shot????

Lexi … … …

Playing with the fullmoon on New Years Eve … … …

New Years Eve 2009 – sitting on the deck watching the moon come out and then having a play – best way to see in the new year – Happy 2010 everyone!

Sometimes its fun just to play … … …

Here are Kate, Danni and Britty at their last dance show.  The first photo I played around with the hues and contrast.  The second photo I made black and white and then just added colour to the eyes and lips – I think they both look cool – but I think the first one is my favorite.  What do you reckon?

More Panorama Shots … … …

Here’s a shot taken from the stage at a local club, pretty trippy shot if you look close.

This is a panoramic sequence of Brittany going down a flying fox.  I didn’t quite get the photos set straight, but it still works.  I like the way there is five of her going along the photo.  I can’t wait to play more with this Photoshop tool!

Panarama shots from Ngaranui Beach

This weekend was stormy and rainy, best time to photograph the beach!  Here are some shots I merged using photoshop … … …

Hairdressing Competition … … …

In October I was lucky enough to meet the amazing crew from ‘Chaz Hair Design’ in Te Kuiti and become involved in the exciting world of hairdressing competitions.  Lauren and Tanya had the hair all sorted but needed someone to take their photos (so there I was, nervous as anything but ready to give it a shot)  They were such a cool crew which made me feel really relaxed and along with everyone else that was there for the two day shoot we all managed to get some amazing results.  The models were all naturals and were really great to work with, all these people are so talented and have now been recoginsed for their creativity and talent.  The awards were last night and guess what … … … They took out 7 of the 8 categories that they entered! Woohoo – Skills girls!! You ROCK!!

I had so much fun doing this photo shoot and can’t wait to get the chance to work with these guys again … … … Watch out world – here we come!

Check out the photos entered … … …

Fireworks over Whaingaroa …

Every year one of our local families always puts on a spectacular fireworks display.  This year they took their boat out into Whaingaroa Harbour and gave us all a real show.  Thanks Gun and Adam – once again you guys put on an awesome display.

Fire + pumpkins = Halloween …

Halloween is all about food, fire and pumpkins …