Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Summerland


Summerland, originally uploaded by setev.

If there is one place Kiwis like to spend their summer holidays it is at the beach. In fact with so many to choose from any beach will do. This one before us is called Smaills beach and just a short drive from the city. In the distance is Lawyers Head, then the top of St Clair and Highgrove and further away to the left is Blackhead quarry. Beyond that is Brighton. So as you can see I wasn't exaggerating. There are as many beaches to choose from as place names within the gambit of this picture.

Monday, November 20, 2006

Roadside Reststop


Roadside Reststop, originally uploaded by setev.

One of the good things about photography is it gives me ample excuse to stop and explore parts of the countryside that I would normally drive right past. Here's one such place on the way to the mouth of the Taieri River south of Brighton.

Summerland


Summerland, originally uploaded by setev.

If there is one place Kiwis like to spend their summer holidays it is at the beach. In fact with so many to choose from any beach will do

Sunday, November 19, 2006

The Winter Palace


The Winter Palace, originally uploaded by setev.

Otago University is the jewel in Dunedins crown. Taken in winter during mid year break. The Leith river in the foreground runs through the campus and out to the harbour. On the right is the famous clocktower and registry. To the left ot the large trees is one of the old residences built to house the first professors of the university in the 1880s. Panorama created with Autostitch. Camera: Sony f828. This version has been downsized. The original file is too big for uploading onto flickr

Saturday, November 18, 2006

University Test


University Clocktower Series, originally uploaded by setev.

A recent study on the use of light, point of view, time of day and season using an easily accessible landmark.

Try and see if you can tell which season it is or time of day. I think I have got the angle, light, exposure and composition just right. Have a look at the others on flickr and see if you agree or not and let me know your thoughts.

Sunday, November 12, 2006

A Sample of my most popular photos in Flickrs Explore

I've just realised what all the fuss is about on flickrs explore page. It is exciting to know when your photos reach a wider audience through genuine interest

Friday, November 10, 2006

Alma Mater


Alma Mater, originally uploaded by setev.

Education is an open doorway that offers a world of opportunities

Stillwater at St Leonards


Stillwater at St Leonards, originally uploaded by setev.

There is something magical about this photo that I can't easily describe but one thing I do know is the harbour is rarely this still. Taken in the morning during the middle of winter.