Rustic Cottage

Rustic Cottage, originally uploaded by setev.

Taken in the Fruitlands district near Roxburgh in Central Otago, New Zealand last autumn.

Beach Vista

Beach Vista, originally uploaded by setev.

A rare view of a deserted St Kilda beach, Dunedin's most popular, in the middle of winter on the shortest day. Notice the moon is rising at the same time the sun is setting behind the camera.

The Rule of Thirds

The Rule of Thirds, originally uploaded by setev.

The old piles at St Clair beach have been very popular with visitors to my blog so here is a another example for your pleasure.

The Mole Part 5

The Mole Part 5, originally uploaded by setev.

There are subtle variations in light and colour as well as composition in this series. Each picture has its own distinct "flavour"
Check out the others on flickr

Highgrove Sunset

Highgrove Sunset, originally uploaded by setev.

I thought I should blog this one as it was taken with a new camera. I took this eith a Nikon D70. I really like the smooth operation of this camera. I'm using a Sigma 18-200mm lens which was recommended to me. I have been impressed with its sharpness and quality. So far it has been a good all round combination. Photo was taken handheld and I must say that this is the best photo yet of this location so I am rather pleased with the result.

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.

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

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