Ben bought me a new lens just before our NZ trip, a wide angle lens for landscape photography. It wasn't love at first sight, but I'm finding my way with it slowly. I took this shot tonight (see above) down at Kingston. The light was crazy and foreboding and I was totally digging it. Sadly the rain started to fall, cutting my photo shoot short! Next time I take this big girl out (AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm 1:2.8G), I'm taking a tripod!
Yes we just had a New Zealand trip. It was fantastic and I hope to find time to share photos soon! We rented a motor-home once again, it's certainly our preferred method of travel when it comes to exploring NZ. Below is a photo of Lake Wanaka, it's a favourite spot of ours. This tree appears in lots of photos taken by real photographers!!! I'm such a wannabe!
Today we had the school sports carnival. My kids aren't really sports enthusiasts, but they always join in and do their best. Harry came 4th in the long jump, which is a big result for him! He also made the relay final! I'm not sure about Miss Till's high jump technique, but Ben says 'What do you expect? She's knee high to a grasshopper!!'. I have a photo for my own amusement, but being the nice mother I am and thinking of the damage it could cause down the line, I'm refraining from sharing it!! So here are some cute tunnel-ball experts instead...
Last weekend I did a print-making workshop and it was the most creative fun I've had in quite some time. The artist showing us the way is well known and revered in the print producing world. Google 'Sue Pearson' and you're sure to find images of her amazing work. Sue was a patient and encouraging teacher and I came away feeling inspired, motivated and eager to get my hands deep into this kind of art making. This is my first attempt.
Hmmmm...what else is news worthy?
Have you seen 'That Sugar Film'? Ben bought it from iTunes just the other day. We watched it together as a family. Wow. Such a great film. I defy anyone to ever look at sugar the same way again after seeing this documentary. It has been cleverly constructed and should appeal to *all ages, from all walks of life. I hope everyone I know will watch it! Pinky Promise me you will, for the good of mankind or our children (or something like that).
I'll leave you now, with an image of the 'three legged racers'! Too cute!
I'll leave you now, with an image of the 'three legged racers'! Too cute!
NB. Till was a little distressed about the scene where a boy with severely decayed teeth is in the dentist chair having his teeth removed! Must admit, I shut my eyes too!!
2 comments:
Lovely to hear all your news...life is busy and bustling for you...live your prints too. Xxx
Lovely photos-I think your wide angled shot looks great & so does your tree- I think you can call yourelf a real photographer!
I think regular blogging is harder than it used to be too :)
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