Posts Tagged ‘New Zealand birds

Pelorus Bridge

In: Photographic

23 Apr 2010

On Wednesday I had to drive over from Nelson to Pelorus Bridge, to pick up some Swedish visitors at noon.  I decided that there was a chance of some good images, so travelled over early, arriving at dawn!  Conditions were not what I was expecting: a thick mist shrouded everything so there was no early [...]

An isolated, beautiful spot on the West Coast, Karamea has its own special microclimate.  It’s located on the western edge of the Kahurangi National Park, near the beginning (or end) of the Heaphy Track (one of the great walks of New Zealand). A short walk up the nearby Oparara river takes you to a large [...]

I had to travel down to Burwood Hospital for my regular treatment last week. I decided to combine the trip with some serious photography, starting with bird watching. I booked a tour with “Albatross Encounters“,  who operate out of Kaikoura.  It’s the same company that run “Dolphin Encounters”, but more on that at the end [...]

A bird magnet!

In: Photographic

13 Dec 2009

Our Pohutukawa tree is showing a few more flowers today, which are proving a real attraction for birds.  Here’s one: I’m sure there will be more to come.

I spent last Sunday on the water off Kaikoura. It was a fishing trip with some old friends (the Serious Fishing Club) and some new ones.

This weekend I’m off on a fishing trip to Kaikoura.   The charter boat provides all fishing gear, so I’ll just be loaded up with my photographic gear.  On my last trip, I was trying out a new lens, a 300mm telephoto.  It was incredibly difficult, the sea was lumpy, the autofocus kept latching onto people’s [...]

Graeme Robertson’s stories, not just about  photography but also Nelson and New Zealand events, often with a science flavour.  It’s a companion site to an online gallery of NZ pictures covering New Zealand landscapes, birds and marine life, as well as sports and events (including some great motorcycle speedway images).


About this blog

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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