Views from the Bay
from the centre of New Zealand: pictures and observations
Archive for December, 2009
Neudorf: Nelson’s (and NZ’s) top wine producer?
In: Nelson events
11 Dec 2009The other day we drove over to our favourite vineyard, Neudorf at Upper Moutere, to pick up our mailing list order in person. The place was packed, we hadn’t realised that a concert was scheduled for that afternoon. Judy Finn, one of the owners, said ‘hi’ as she bustled in and out of the winery [...]
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- Tags: Nelson, Neudorf Vineyards, Pinot Noir, wine
The best camera store in New Zealand
In: Photographic
9 Dec 2009I miss my local camera store! For most of the time we spent in Christchurch, from late 2005 through to a year ago, we lived in a suburb called Merivale, only 400 metres or so from New Zealand’s best camera store.
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- Tags: Christchurch, photography
Turn your popup flash into a ring flash
In: Photographic
8 Dec 2009Here’s a technique for close-up photography which could save you hundreds of dollars. It’s possible to get results as good as a ring flash using only a sheet of white paper!
Momma’s bubba?
In: Photographic
6 Dec 2009When I finally plucked up courage to photograph the riders rather than the track action at the Ronnie Moore Speedway Park, I got some great images. I used the “boredom” technique: if you hang around long enough eventually people forget that you are there. Here’s one example, of Anthony’s dad working on his son’s machine. [...]
Where do mussels come from?
4 Dec 2009In a former life, I had a lot to do with Greenshell mussels. There’s a large export industry based upon farming these shellfish, which are found only in New Zealand. Not only do they taste good, but they are also good for your health. (I managed to get off anti-inflammatory drugs for about seven years [...]
Expensive yacht race!
1 Dec 2009The other night the usual Wednesday night yacht racing coincided with a big SW wind. I fancied my chances of catching some good action shots, so took up a position where I had a good view, about 100m along the road from our house. Well I wasn’t disappointed. Here is one of the shots, but [...]
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This blog presents the images and observations of someone who has had a long and successful career, ranging from heavy engineering to environmental sciences, from paper machines to marine biology.
The digital revolution has enabled Graeme Robertson to devote much of his time to a rediscovered passion, photography. His images have won national competitions and been published in magazines and newspapers.
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- Mavis: I hadn't realised that you had pruned the tree again ! but it looks ok doesn't it , and the colour i [...]
- Albatross Encounter: Not sure why I hadn't stumbled upon this before! Love the images and thanks for sharing! It's been [...]
- Mavis: Gorgeous photos, Graeme, and gorgeous roses too. Thanks for putting their names to them. [...]