Archive for the ‘photography’ Category

new beginnings

of two things; Today marks the beginning of my 365 photo challenge I am completing on a special blog over here. I am going to try and post my photo daily so I don’t end up with a huge back log! I have also been dating a Texan (I know! right?) man for just over [...]

just sprinkles at a time…

Ricotta, bacon and lavender quiche

Last night I was invited to a “bring a plate” dinner, which in New Zealand culture means you take a plate of food to share, not just a plate (many a foreigner has been caught out by this one), at a house of gay men. To begin with I was feeling rather uncreative and was [...]

scorching, sunny, Sunday summer series

the photo series: sober in the beginning. “lipton ice tea” aka our vodka & wine punch. my sister and her boyfriend. such a stunning day! VIP pass… woo! with the Jager moose. with the cute cop. the lipton tower… fail!

Thailand; to day 7

I know!! How ridiculously slack have I been?! It’s just been so busy and there really hasn’t been time to blog (I mean drinking cocktails, snorkelling and swimming and tanning at the beach totally beat writing a blog entry). So I have come to the conclusion that writing an entry a week in bullet form [...]

Creative injection

I have decided it’s time to get back into my photography and learn some new skills! So in the hopes that it will drive me, I have set up a photography blog to showcast my favourite photos of different sets. I can’t wait to get overseas and put photos from all over the world up! [...]

snaps from the snow

Saturday was our only chance at boarding time because Sunday was complete crap weather! We were up there for a few hours. The amazing friends that they are; they were very patient with me while I grasped the concept on what I was supposed to be doing. I improved 150% from last time, I tell [...]

You've got to love mini-road trips on stunning days!

It was a day filled with NZ bands; The Mots and The Mercenaries, who played at the Sawmill Cafe in Leigh. We enjoyed the hot, hot sun at Anchor Bay and the fun and liveliness of the markets in Matakana. Seriously chillax kind of day. All topped off with a beer and pizza at the pub. If that [...]

Macro Monday: Santa Clause is c o m i n g

to town in three sleeps! I haven’t done one of these in ages! So thought I should put in the effort.  Yes it’s very hot and sunny outside, a high of 23*C. I can’t wait to experience a white, winter Christmas.   Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas with your loved ones! May 2009 be a [...]

Playing

I was having a browse last night and came across some ‘actions’ for Photoshop. I never even knew the damn things existed! So I’ve had a play around with some photos and love how they have turned out. I’m now addicted to Photoshop actions and am on the hunt for more. BEFORE   AFTER