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NZ Diary: The subject of subject 26 Aug 2013 | 06:59 am
I’ve been working through the assignments in my online photographic seminar with Malaysian shutter-pro Ming Thein, covering topics like “filling the frame“, finding appropriate light, light metering, ...
While I was sleeping: An interview 17 Aug 2013 | 05:32 pm
Yeah, I know, I’m starting to take longer stretches in-between postings, but I swear it’s not intentional! I either get sick, or I’m out of town, or the dog has to go to the vet, or . . . wait, I don’...
Video clip: Hiroki Nakamura of visvim 18 Jul 2013 | 03:31 pm
A video clip from my new favourite designer, Hiroki Nakamura of the Japanese brand visvim: A full collection based on an imaginary 1948 camping trip in northern California. What’s not to love? “Most...
NZ Diary: Capturing the city 17 Jul 2013 | 02:07 pm
Ever since moving to Auckland, I’ve been trying to wrap my brain around what I think of this city, how I emotionally respond to my new surroundings, and what kind of differences there are (if any) fro...
NZ Diary: Problems and projects 7 Jul 2013 | 02:36 pm
Yeah, I know, it’s been *forever* since I’ve posted. It’s a combination of #1) a winter cold (I now live in the Southern Hemisphere, so while the majority of you are rejoicing at the coming spring/sum...
NZ Diary: Creating and Learning 8 Jun 2013 | 12:48 pm
I love this video: It’s directly about writing, but it also applies to pretty much any other creative endeavour — cooking, playing a musical instrument, painting, knitting, drawing, furniture making, ...
Five Photos I’m Liking Right Now: June 4th, 2013 4 Jun 2013 | 08:19 am
Couple in the shade under the Big Four Bridge in Louisville, KY / Michael Sebastian The Watermill, Little Salkeld, Cumbria / Richard Thwaites Car Wash / Ansgar Trimborn Tokyo Imperial Palace Gardens /...
NZ Diary: Run to the light 1 Jun 2013 | 09:42 am
My latest photography assignment is to photograph “interesting light” — “This submission is three images,” wrote Mr. Thein. “The subject doesn’t matter; I want you to concentrate on interesting light....
NZ Diary: Taking a spin around Waiheke Island 25 May 2013 | 08:01 am
When San Francisco food & travel writer Marcia Gagliardi visited New Zealand a few months back, I had the pleasure of accompanying her on a day-long excursion to Waiheke Island as she met with winemak...
NZ Diary: Finding a photographic mentor 17 May 2013 | 09:31 am
Ever since switching out my system from the Canon DSLR to the Leica Rangefinder, with all its related pluses (portability and access to gorgeous lenses) and minuses (fussy focusing and high cost), I r...
