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Old Napier Cemetery, Hospital Hill, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
I reprocessed last nights photo ( www.flickr.com/photos/ajecaldwell/35044654393 ) back into colour.
Fujifilm X-E2, ISO400, 20sec, f8, 35mm
Processed in Lightroom
Old Napier Cemetery, Hospital Hill, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Fujifilm X-E2, ISO200, 35mm, f8, 20sec
Processed in Lightroom
Ahuriri, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
I had the pleasure of seeing a small exhibition of work by the NZ artist Bruce Mortimer a little over a year ago, at a small gallery in Ahuriri. This scene on a foggy morning along the seashore at Ahuriri reminded me of some of his stunning drawings that he did of the same area.
Princes Pier, Melbourne, Australia
We went down to Port Melbourne for sunset last week, and specifically to shoot the old wharf poles at the end of Princes Pier. And yeah, I took some shots of those, but you have probably seen them before, and I wasn't feeling overly inspired by those shots.
I much preferred the wharf building and signage that greets you as you enter Princes Wharf.
Fujifilm X-E3, ISO200, 35mm, f2, 1/100sec
Processed in Lightroom
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Fujifilm X-E3, ISO200, f8, 9mm Laowa lens, 1/1250sec
Processed in Lightroom
Faraday Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
I am just trying out a different workflow on this image that took on a recent visit to the Faraday Centre in Napier.
For those that care this was shot as a jpeg on the X-E3, transferred to my phone via wi-fi, edited on my phone in Lightroom CC, synced to my main Lightroom catalogue on my desktop, and exported from there. Seems to work well.
Fujifilm X-E3, ISO200, f1.4, 35mm, 1/100sec
Stretch on Long Rd, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
I mainly shoot and post landscape photography on this page, but in my working life I am a commercial photographer shooting a wide variety of subjects.
One of my earliest proper photography gigs was taking photos of Stretch, to be used for the artwork for his upcoming debut album. So we met up one evening and I got him to walk up and down this road until we had some shots in the can. This was one of the 'rejects' from the shoot.
When I shot this I hardly knew this guy, but in the 3 years since he has become a very dear friend, and we have worked together on many things ( and had many coffee meetings ) since.
And like it is for most people in the music / entertainment industry things are pretty tough at the moment and especially for Stretch as he was planning to record his second album this month.
Nikon D800, ISO100, f3.5, 1/500sec, 125mm ( 70-200 lens )
Processed in Lightroom
Le mot ânkh, anokh, ou anok signifie « la vie » et « je suis » en égyptien. Les Égyptiens pensaient que leur séjour sur Terre n'était qu'une partie d'une vie éternelle plus grande. La croix de vie symbolise donc non seulement l'existence mortelle sur la Terre, mais également leur existence immortelle de leur après-vie.
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Matariki / Pleiades, Atea a Rangi, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Now that autumn is well and truly upon us here in New Zealand it is not long now until we see the arrival of the Matariki / Pleiades cluster of stars in our morning sky.
Fujifilm X-E3, ISO200, 106mm ( 50-140mm lens ), 2/3sec. f4
Processed in Lightroom
Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
On the tour of the Sydney Opera House I managed to get a shot of the stunning Main Concert Hall, before being ushered out and on to the next part of the building.
D800, f2.8, ISO2200,1/80sec, 14mm
Processed in LR6 and PSCC
Tekapo B Power Station, Lake Pukaki, South Island, New Zealand
What strikes you as you drive around the Mackenzie area of the South Island, apart from the stunning scenery with flat grass plains and massive mountains, is the scale of the Waitaki hydro power system. This system consists of 8 power stations and hundreds of kilometres of canals to move the water from Lakes Tekapo, Pukaki, Ohau, Ruataniwha, Benmore and Aviemore through the Mackenzie basin and the Waitaki Valley.
This system is the heart of New Zealand power supply, and it is easy to take for granted that we can just turn on a switch at any time and get the power we need. When travelling around in a campervan and staying at non-powered camp sites it is certainly appreciated when there is power available.
So this post is dedicated to all the people who worked to build this scheme ( we have met some in our travels ) and those that continue to keep the system running. One of those is a friend of mine Mike Bouchier who works in Wellington but helps control the power stations and network around the country. He was probably responsible for the Tekapo B power station humming away all night generating power while I was camped next to it.
Fujifilm X-E3, ISO200, 12mm Rokinon, f11, 20sec, Nisi 6 stop ND and CPL filters.
Processed in Lightroom
Middlehurst Station, Awatere Valley, New Zealand
Anyone who follows my photography knows that I love a good layered silhouette shot, and when I saw this distinctive rock formation at Middlehurst Station, I knew I had to try to get one.
As far as I know this hill has no name, but it reminded me of a couple of other famous Lion hills.
We were on a PICTURE THIS Photography Weekends trip through the Awatere Vally and Molesworth Station.
Fujifilm X-E3, ISO200, f8, 107mm ( 50-230 lens ), 1/1250sec
Processed in Lightroom
Water Ride Boardwalk, Bay View, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
I headed out to this little oasis yesterday, on a cold and frosty morning, to watch the sunrise.
This boardwalk forms part of the Water Ride, which is in turn part of the enormous collection of cycleways / walkways around the Hawke's Bay.
The houses in the distance are the southern end of the village of Bay View.
Fujifilm X-E2, ISO200, f8, 1.3sec, 12mm Rokinon lens
Processed in Lightroom
pharaoh, neb-ankh, “lord of life”
The word "sarcophagus" comes from the Greek σάρξ sarx meaning "flesh", and φαγεῖν phagein meaning "to eat", hence sarcophagus means "flesh-eating"
Ruakokoputuna Valley, Wairarapa, New Zealand
When I came across this scene on my predawn exploration of the hills east of Martinborough, I thought I was back in Hawke's Bay.
Fujifilm X-T3, ISO 160, 1.3sec, f8, 55mm ( 18-55mm lens )
Processed in Lightroom
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(Press L. It looks so much better.)
So 2 things:
First yesterday I was in a wreck and I'm really upset about it and blah blah blah. Basically all plans involving money are now cancelled. :/ My summer is basically over.
Second I got a henna tattoo last week while i was at the beach and before it wore off I thought i'd use it in a photo. I've always loved Ancient Egypt and its culture. It'd be really neat to travel there one day.
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Dawn through the side window, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Geraldine, New Zealand
So after our night at the Wairau Diversion we headed south.
After looking at the weather forecast we decided to get as far south as possible over the next couple of days to ride out the storm that was blowing up through the South Island.
So we drove from Blenheim to Geraldine; through a lot of wind and a bit of rain. The next morning I went for a wander around the town as the sun came up.
Geraldine would have to have the most good looking churches of any town I can think of in New Zealand, so it is no surprise that my favourite shot from my wander was this one of the sun lighting up the stained glass window of the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
Fujifilm X-E3, ISO200, 35mm, f1.4, 1/50sec
Processed in Lightroom
Glendhu Bay, Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand
We spent a peaceful evening watching the sunset over Glendhu Bay on Lake Wanaka on our recent van trip ( read about it, and see more photos, on my blog: www.ankhphotography.net/blog )
D800, ISO100, f8, 250sec, 17mm, Lee Big Stopper ND Filter
Processed in Lightroom
Part of My 100 Strangers Project (check out my album of photos and videos)
I would pass by this brother, who sells sugar cane and green or water coconuts by the Franklin Ave. Station, Brooklyn
I told him a few times, I wanted to take his photo--he would ask WHY?
I told him I liked his look--(not in a flirtatious way) I like his cultural style--
He agreed to a few photos--and a short interview--where he informed me of an interpretation of "ankh" I was not aware of
(short video clip can be seen in my videos album & My 100 strangers)
MY STRANGER 15/100
"Sunscope" art piece, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
The permanent art piece was installed on the Napier foreshore in 2020 and is titled "Sunscope". It was designed by Ant Van Dorsten from Vesica Aotearoa
Takapau, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
We briefly stopped at this cemetery this evening, to get a few shots of this stone angel with the snow on the Ruahine Ranges in the background. This scene is completely lit by the power of the nearly full moon.
Sunset at Lookout Hill, Alexandra, South Island, New Zealand
We headed up to the lookout over Alexandra to get a shot of the sunset over the town, but all the action happened in the other direction.
Have a read of our travel blogs here: ankhphotography.net/south-island-trip-2018-blogs/
Fujifilm X-E3, ISO 200, f10, 60sec, 12mm Rokinon lens, Nisi CPL and 6 Stop ND filter
Jamison Valley, Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia
The soft light through the clouds at sunrise filters down into the Jamison Valley, as seen from Bridal Veil Lookout near Katoomba.
Every time you look into the valley the view looks different depending on the time of day and the weather (as I type this you cannot see anything past the edge of the cliff due to the rain and mist).
Waimarama beach, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Another fiery, but shortlived, sunrise out at Waimarama Beach this morning.
D800, 13sec, 17mm, f11, ISO100, Lee Little Stopper ND filter
Processed in LR6
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Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Thanks go to the random runner who, as he ran past me this morning, said the words that form the title of this image.
He meant it in the normal usage of "you can't do better than nature", but given the morning I had had to try to get a shot it also meant "nature sets the rules, and we just have to make the best of it".
I headed out at 5am this morning to get some astro shots; the skies were clear overhead in Napier but by the time I had driven 30km to the other side of Hastings I found myself in fog and low cloud. So I headed up Te Mata Peak (a go to spot on misty days) only to find that it was completely clouded in as well. So after exploring various areas of the Peak over the next hour or so I got this shot just before getting back in the car and heading home.
I was happy with the shot, but it was definitely a case of not being able to beat nature, and having to take what I was given.
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Maraetotara Falls, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
There is a massive deception taking place in this photo.
The camera is definitely not telling the truth.
I have not tried to hide the deception, it is there in plain sight if you know what to look for.
This is a single photo taken at the Maraetotara Falls on a lovely calm summers evening last year. It is a beautiful spot stand and take photos, especially when there is light spilling onto the trees catching the edge of the waterfall itself.
D800, ISO100, f8, 449sec (7 1/2 minutes), 14mm
Processed in Lightroom
I will explain the deception in a blog post which will be published tomorrow at this URL: ankhphotography.net/blog/2017/2/20/the-camera-does-lie-ex...
Glendhu Bay, Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand
Often when you head out to take photos it is the first shot or the last shot that turn out the best. I am not sure why this is, but here is proof; when I left the camp to head along the beach to a location I wanted to shoot from, I snapped this shot of the first bit of colour appearing in the sky with some stars still visible.
And of the photos I took that morning this is the one I like the best.
If you want to read about our 2 week trip around the South Island, the blogs ( and more photos ) are here: ankhphotography.net/south-island-trip-2018-blogs/
Fujifilm, X-E3, ISO 200, 30sec, f8, 12mm Rokinon lens
Processed in Lightroom
Ankh : MH Frankie Stein repainted by MonstrousLab
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Opah : MH Operetta repainted by Emeraldfairy
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The ankh or key of life is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol used in Egyptian art and writing to represent the word for "life" and, by extension, as a symbol of life itself.
The ankh has a cross shape, but with a teardrop-shaped loop in place of a vertical upper bar. The origins of the symbol are not known, although many hypotheses have been proposed. It was used in writing as a triliteral sign, representing a sequence of three consonants, Ꜥ-n-ḫ. This sequence was found in several Egyptian words, including the words meaning "mirror", "floral bouquet", and "life". In art the symbol often appeared as a physical object representing either life or substances such as air or water that are related to it. It was especially commonly held in the hands of ancient Egyptian deities, or being given by them to the pharaoh, to represent their power to sustain life and to revive human souls in the afterlife.
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Artist: Mahfouz Salib Bestowrous
"The Lotus, The Papyrus and the Key of LIfe: Symbols of Egyptian Greatness"
"The Key" was an art installation at Riverside Church which exhibited the work of 40 artists from Egypt, the MIddle East and the West. Using the Egyptian "Ankh" hieroglyphic character which is read as life. The art was organized by Caravan Arts.