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09-01-2016, 08:44 AM #151
Where the hell is the thumbs up on this forum? THUMBS WAY UP! Thanks again for sharing.
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09-01-2016, 10:42 PM #152What can brown do for u?
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09-05-2016, 11:50 PM #154What can brown do for u?
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Thanks dude.
A few more from recent days...
376. Shooting for the MPC:
Bokeh monster by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
377. When we lived on the South Island, NZ seemed quite foreign. Living in Auckland, there are many aspects of life that are quite indistinguishable from the US. Highway driving, including the traffic, being one of them.
Little red car by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
378. Fortunately, within a 45-min drive, I can be at a place like this. This is Bethells Beach on the West Coast of NZ/Auckland.
This dark brightness by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
379. Went out to a local park this morning. There's a clothing-optional beach at one end of this park where we planned to do a nude shoot, but unfortunately the trail was closed due to tree felling. So had to make do with some more traditional shots.
Long Bay shoot by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
380. Practiced with fill-flash a lot.
Long Bay shoot by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
Did sneak in an NSFW shot or two though.
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10-14-2016, 01:13 PM #155What can brown do for u?
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Spent a week at Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. My third visit there and still stunning as always. We were all feeling a bit under the weather, so took it easy. I tried to get away from shooting the usual "postcard shots", but wasn't always successful.
First stopped by the small town of Ashburton, our first home in NZ for the first year to visit some friends.
381. Although small, they do their gardens right. The central town park/garden (called a "domain") was full of spring flowers.
Spring in Ashburton by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
382. The cherry trees were blooming.
Spring in Ashburton by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
383. Stopped at the Lake Pukaki overlook on our drive to Aoraki Mount Cook. This is usually a stunning view with the brilliant blue of the glacial lake and the backdrop of Aoraki and the mountains. Not on this day. Nothing but clouds. The blues were quite pretty though.
Shades of blue by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
384. The weather forecast called for mostly clouds and rain for most of the week. And so it proved the next morning.
Tasman Valley by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
385. I picked Tasman Valley instead of the more popular Hooker Valley because on a cloudy day, Hooker Valley doesn't afford great views. Tasman Lake on the other hand, always has something to offer. Like chunks of ice floating along the shore.
Tasman Valley by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
386. On the plus side, we had a room with a view of Aoraki. On the other hand, most mornings we woke up to views like this -- the peaks all wreathed in clouds.
#Morning #light by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
387. The wet weather did make for some nice dew drops.
#Raindrops keep falling on my leaf by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
388. On a somewhat clear day we headed up Hooker Valley. The swinging bridges are always fun.
Hooker Valley | Aoraki Mount Cook by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
389. A little off the path lies Hooker River. Carefully making way across the boulders provides access to some nice views.
Hooker River by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
390. Every few minutes we'd hear rumbles like thunder - it'd be a quick mission to check the surrounding mountains to see if we could spot the avalanche. Like this one (you can see the avy coming down on the left).
Hooker Valley | Aoraki Mount Cook by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
391. The walk to Hooker Lake is quite easy.
Hooker Valley | Aoraki Mount Cook by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
392. Great views all along the way.
My #hiker #boy by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
393. The reward is Hooker Lake, the terminus of Hooker Glacier, at the base of Aoraki Mount Cook. It's hard to resist the postcard shot at this place.
Just one more? by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
394. Perfect reflections on the lake.
Hooker Valley | Aoraki Mount Cook by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
395. We had the same "problem" with sunset as sunrise -- no clear views of the peaks.
Sunset at Aoraki Mount Cook by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
396. Returned to Tasman Lake on another foggy morning -- the fog was really close to the ground, making for a very surreal atmosphere.
Into the #storm by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
397. It was like walking in a minimalist painting.
Tasman Valley by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
398. Did a walk up the Sealy Tarns staircase another day. Unfortunately, clouds rolled in once again, obscuring the peaks.
Sealy Tarns | Aoraki Mount Cook by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
399. Then finally, on our last morning there, we got a clear view of the peaks at sunrise. And it was a good one too, as the pink light hit the peaks and ridges.
First #light by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
400. It was good to see Aoraki Mount Cook in all its glory. And all from the comfort of the room too!
Sunrise over Aoraki Mount Cook by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
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02-02-2017, 01:46 AM #156What can brown do for u?
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Been a while since my last update. Not been shooting much landscapes/scenery recently -- been drawn to portraiture more. Harder for me to get consistent results, hence more of a challenge = more fun.
401. Practiced portraiture at a steampunk event.
Steampunk Express 2016 by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
402. Wife has Tuesdays off, so explored the city a lot.
Urban portrait by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
403. Got inked.
World ink by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
404. Went to my ancestral home of Dhaka (even though I was born and raised there, it's not really my home any more, in any practical sense of the word).
Dhaka sights by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
405. Went on a river cruise.
River cruise by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
406. But main reason for the trip was my cousin's wedding, where we danced a lot...
Wedding celebrations by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
407. ...and had a lot of fun in general.
Wedding celebrations by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
408. Summer finally came to NZ.
Kiwi summer by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
409. Hung out with friends.
Street portraits by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
410. Caught some BMX'ers.
Viaduct BMX by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
411. And some great haka performances at an annual Maori festival.
Haka at Tamaki Herenga Waka Festival by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
412. If you ever have the opportunity to see a real live haka, take it. You don't just see or hear a haka - you FEEL it. Very powerful.
Haka at Tamaki Herenga Waka Festival by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
413. Attended the Auckland Symphony Orchestra concert commemorating Auckland's "birthday" -- movie theme music, finished off with lasers and fireworks.
Seeport Symphony by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
414. Been hanging out at the beach a lot.
Kiwi summer by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
415. Only got up once for sunrise, but at least it was a good one.
Spirit at dawn by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr
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02-02-2017, 05:27 PM #157
Love it when this thread gets bumped!
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