Clouds sweep over Auckland City at sunrise

An early morning shot of a reservoir in the Waitakere Ranges, Auckland

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Views out over the spillway at the Nihotupu Dam.

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The first shot of the morning from the Wharf at Murray’s Bay. The ‘blue hour’ melts away with the approaching dawn.

An amazing location on the coast, 45 minutes west of Auckland City. Wildlife, seascape, sunset. What more could I ask for?

The flagpole at St Heliers. Our national flag flying in a gentle breeze.

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A nice spot tucked away on the harbour-side of Ponsonby. The real estate is expensive but the views are free!

Looking south after sunrise on Cornwallis Beach, West Auckland

A black and white rendition of the drifting clouds at Takapuna Beach. Captured early on a Saturday morning at the waters edge. A two minute exposure with my trusty 6-stop ND filter allowed me to capture the movement in the clouds as well as calm the water.

... of the bridge (I wasn’t being metaphorical or spiritual or anything!)

Fishermen proceed along Cornwallis Wharf towards an impressive sunrise.

Sunrise at Saint Heliers Bay Beach on a Sunday morning. Wide-angle, long-exposure shot low on my tripod. My back was in pain so I appreciated the articulating screen on my Canon that morning.

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Muriwai Beach. Last shot of the day. The darkness, the waves breaking over the rocks and a somewhat uneven surface made the trip back to the car a bit too exciting!

Murray’s Bay Wharf with Rangitoto Island photo-bombing in the background.

Early morning cloud creates a dramatic feel at first light on Takapuna Beach

A handcrafted bowl created by a friend and colleague of mine. A true work of art.

A northerly aspect of Piha Beach, bathed in morning light. Stunning!

The Sky World Entertainment Complex on Aucklands Queen St.

I just missed the sunrise on this morning but the patterns in the sand and the shade of the headland created a picture of tranquility. There wasn’t another soul on the beach!

A person walks down the Murrays Bay Wharf as the light breaks through the morning cloud.

Redemption in the heart of Grafton.

The long wharf at Cornwallis Beach stretches into the morning sunrise

A b+w edit of a shot taken under Cornwallis Wharf. A great example of telephoto lens compression (making what’s distant seem near)

A long exposure shot smooths out the sea at Murray Bay on Aucklands North Shore.

Seaweed left behind by the outgoing tide.

It’s a long way down. San Francisco.

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Too many clouds this morning, but I did capture this atmospheric shot of Castor Bay at first light. A three minute exposure in very low light.

A small indoor courtyard off Little High Street on a sunny Saturday morning.

It turns out the chap strolling through my frame was John Wills. John and I faced off in a charity boxing event two years ago, raising money for CureKids. He’s a great guy and he personally raised $15k! It was great to chat with him again. He’s still looking very fit. Me ... not so much.

Auckland CBD cityscape in the background. Shot at daybreak.

Shot from the gardens that flank the water by the Westhaven walking path.

Auckland Harbour Bridge, shot from Northcote Point at first light.

View of Muriwai Beach from the south at sundown.

Cornwallis Wharf given the wide-angle, monochrome treatment.

Cornwallis Beach at dawn

A crisp spring morning at St Heliers Bay in Aucklands Eastern Suburbs.

Tranquil tree-framed views out to Rangitoto Island. So lucky to live in this country!

A couples love in beautiful surroundings, captured for all eternity.

The NZ artist was at the forefront of introducing Modernism to the New Zealand scene. My capture in monochrome of some of his work on display at the Auckland Art Gallery.

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Long exposure of the Bay Bridge shot at first light on a foggy morning in San Francisco.

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Yachts moored in Waitemata Harbour at daybreak. The sun casts beams through the low-lying clouds.

The sweeping curve of the spill-water at Nihotupu Reservoir in the Waitakere Ranges creates an interesting blend of architecture and nature.

The Green Moss of Wood Bay

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Urban art on the rooftop of the Newmarket Westfield.

A high-rise tower shot through a contemporary sculpture at the Embarcadero Centre in downtown San Francisco

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Relaxing sea views on offer at a Takapuna beachside Park. Not too busy at dawn.

Drum roll please ... another bridge shot!

Taken from beneath the sculpture called ‘Cupid’s Span’.

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My first attempt at nature photography. A gannet settles in for the evening on the rocks at Muriwai Beach.

Moss covered rockpools at Cornwallis Beach

Looking seaward from under the wharf at Cornwallis Beach, West Auckland. Amazing colours!

I’ll visit later in the day next time ... when it’s open!

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