Glen Webber ~ NZ Wildlife Photography. - GCN

Close up picture of a takahe

nospam@example.com (Glen) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:28:04 +1200

Photograph of South Island Takahe. Tiritiri Matangi Island, New Zealand.

[south island takahe photo]

Male South Island Takahe close up photo.

Another quick photo post while I'm at it. Its a close up picture of Greg the Takahe, from Tiritiri Matangi Island last year. I found this pic while looking through my ever increasing backlog of photographs. Its actually an alternative edit of my other Takahe photograph published, which I guess I'd decided not to publish. Usually I'd never bother posting two versions of the same photo, or even two photos from the same series. But this one does look good, so why not. Perhaps I should review that policy.

Related photographs : South Island Takahe, Kakapo, Kokako.

This is photographic post #15 for 2010.

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South Island Takahe Information.

Other names : Notornis, Moho (although only for North Island subspecies).
Abundance (In NZ): Extremely rare.
New Zealand Status : Fully protected endangered endemic (only found in NZ).
Found (in NZ): "Takahe Valley" in the South Island. Selected protected Islands and restricted entry reserves.
Subspecies photographed : Prophyrio mantelli hochstetteri from New Zealand's South Island.

Takahe Close Up Photograph.
Image Description:	Close up photo of a male Takahe. Tiritiri Matangi Island, New Zealand.
Camera Make:	Nikon Corporation.	Camera Model:	Nikon D300 Digital SLR (DSLR).	Date:	15th April 2009.
Focal Length:	105mm	35mm Equiv Focal Length:	157mm	Aperture:	f/5.6
White Balance:	Manual.	Flash Used:	No.	Exposure Time:	1/40th second.
Light Source:	Cloudy.	Metering Mode:	Spot.	Exposure Mode:	Manual.
ISO:	400		Lens Used:	Nikkor 18-105mm VR.
Accessories Utilised:	Nikon MB-D10 battery grip. Scandisk Extream IV CompactFlash. Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion battery pack.
Software:	Converted from RAW with Nikon Capture NX. Post edited with The Gimp 2.4.
Photo edits:	Crop and align. Slight levels. Border and scale.
Photographer Comments:		Alternative edit of already published photo.
Model Credit:	Takahe.	Photograph Copyright: ©	Glen Webber 2009. All rights reserved.

I will find some more original bird photos to post tomorrow.

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Cheers,
Glen.

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North Island Kokako remains photo

nospam@example.com (Glen) — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:19:17 +1200

Photograph of Kokako remains. Tiritiri Matangi Island, New Zealand.

[remains of a north island kokako]

Remains of a North Island Kokako photo.
As some may have noticed, I'm in the process of playing with the layout of GCN. There are now less photographs displayed on each page, but no content has been lost. You can still scroll through each pic using the pager links at the top or bottom of each page, or the subject links on the left. Please do leave a comment and let know what you think.

Now on to today's photo. It is of the remains of a North Island Kokako. A rather sad photo I admit. Especially given how rare the Kokako is. Its estimated there are only a few hundred pairs left in the world. (The South Island Kokako is now officially extinct.) This photo was taken on Tiritiri Matangi Island a couple of months back. As you can see there is not much left of the poor bird. As Tiri has had all pest species removed the most likely culprit is a Australasian Harrier (Kahu). This does raise one of the ethical questions those working in conservation have to deal with. What do you do when one native is killing off another? Generally in NZ if a threatened species is involved, least threatened gets killed. Kahu are an abundant native. Kokako are a very rare endemic. While Kahu is a protected species in NZ, Tiri is one of the few places where DoC rangers are authorised to kill Kahu if required. I don't know the exact outcome in this situation, but it doesn't take a genius to work it out.

I will come up with a much nicer photograph of a Kokako for everyone very soon.

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North Island Kokako Information.

Other names : Blue-wattled Crow.
Abundance : Very rare.
New Zealand Status : Native, protected.
Found : Isolated areas of bush in NZs North Island and protected offshore Islands.

North Island Kokako Remains Photograph.
Image Description:	Photo of the remains of a killed North Island Kokako. Tiritiri Matangi Island, New Zealand.
Camera Make:	Nikon Corporation.	Camera Model:	Nikon D300 Digital SLR (DSLR).	Date:	5th April 2010.
Focal Length:	200mm	35mm Equiv Focal Length:	300mm	Aperture:	f/5.6
White Balance:	Manual.	Flash Used:	No.	Exposure Time:	1/160th second.
Light Source:	Cloudy.	Metering Mode:	Spot.	Exposure Mode:	Manual.
ISO:	500		Lens Used:	Nikkor 18-200mm VR.
Accessories Utilised:	Nikon MB-D10 battery grip. Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion battery pack. Scandisk Extream IV CompactFlash.
Software:	Converted from RAW with Nikon Capture NX. Post editing with The Gimp 2.6.
Photo edits:	Small crop. Small amount of levels. Selective sharpen. Border then scale.
Photographer Comments:		Sad this is my first posted Kokako photo.
Model Credit:	n/a.	Photograph Copyright: ©	Glen Webber 2010. All rights reserved.

Happier another photo tomorrow.

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Cheers,
Glen.

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New Zealand Fernbird Photo

nospam@example.com (Glen) — Thu, 20 May 2010 10:50:26 +1200

Photograph of a Fernbird. Tiritiri Matangi Island, New Zealand

[fernbird picture]

A Fernbird photograph.
For me this is a very cool photograph. No so much for its photographic qualities, but its subject.
Fernbirds are very difficult to find let alone photograph. This one is only the second we have seen, and it was pure luck. While checking out the "bunkhouse dam" on Tiri one just happened to appear. Originally on the other side and well outside the range of the 200mm lens I had with me; it slowly crept around the edge towards us. Keeping very still I simply sat there and let the little guy come over. I suspect it was checking out the humans as much as anything else.

There are 6 six subspecies of fernbird now - the Chatham Island subspecies being extinct. I'm unsure exactly which variety this is. North Island (Bowdleria punctata vealeae) would be a fair bet. However since this was taken on Tiri anything is possible.

Fernbird Info.

Maori Name(s) : Kotata, Matata.
Other names : Swamp Sparrow.
Abundance : uncommon. (although difficult to know as they are such shy birds.)
Status : Endemic, protected.
Found : Generally a swamp / wetland bird.

Fernbird Photograph.
Image Description:	Photo of a Fernbird on Tiritiri Matangi Island, New Zealand.
Camera Make:	Nikon Corporation.	Camera Model:	Nikon D300 Digital SLR (DSLR).	Date:	7th April 2010.
Focal Length:	200mm	35mm Equiv Focal Length:	300mm	Aperture:	f/5.6
White Balance:	Manual.	Flash Used:	No.	Exposure Time:	1/1000 second.
Light Source:	Not recorded.	Metering Mode:	Spot.	Exposure Mode:	Manual.
ISO:	500		Lens Used:	Nikkor 18-200mm VR.
Accessories Utilised:	Nikon MB-D10 battery grip, Scandisk Extream IV CompactFlash. Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion battery pack.
Software:	Converted from RAW with Nikon Capture NX. Post editing with The Gimp 2.6.
Photo edits:	Small align and crop. Levels, then selective sharpen. Add vignette and border then scale.
Photographer Comments:		Even more NZ bird photos.
Model Credit:	Fernbird.	Photograph Copyright: ©	Glen Webber 2010. All rights reserved.

GCN note: I'm in the process of ramping up how often I post. So there will be photos to come.

Cheers,
G/.

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Photograph of a Takahe

nospam@example.com (Glen) — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:14:30 +1200

Photo of a Takahe on Tiritiri Matangi Island, New Zealand.

[takahe picture]

Woohoo photo number 3 for the year.
This is a photograph of a Takahe on Tiritiri Matangi Island. I think this is "Greg", but I'm not 100% sure. I'll need to look up some photos from the Island and compare the leg bands. Takahe are the most amazing birds. Its a real treat to be able to get this close to one. I completely recommend a trip to Tiri, if for no other reason than to see Takahe in the flesh.

This is of course a South Island Takahe. Its such a shame that there are only about 200 left in the world. Its even more sad when you think that the North Island Takahe (Moho) is extinct, and has probably only been for a few generations.

Photograph taken with my Nikon D300 DSLR, of course.

Some information about the South Island Takahe.

The South Island Takahe is a flightless bird indigenous to New Zealand and belonging to the rail family. It was thought to be extinct in 1898. However, after a carefully planned search effort the bird was rediscovered by Dr Geoffrey Orbell near Lake Te Anau in the Murchison Mountains, South Island, on November 20, 1948.

The Takahe is the largest living member of the Rallidae; its overall length is up to 63 cm (24.8 in) and its average weight is about 2.75 kg (6 lbs), ranging from 1.8-4.2 kg (4-9.2 lbs). It is a stocky bird, with reduced wings, strong legs and a massive bill.

The adult Takahe is mainly purple-blue in colour, with a greenish back and inner wings. It has a red frontal shield and red-based pink bill. The legs are pink. Sexes are similar, the females being slightly smaller, but young birds have mainly pale brown plumage.

The Takahe is found in alpine grasslands habitats today, although it is known to have inhabited most of New Zealand. It eats a wide range of plant food, and its diet is similar to that of the pukeko (Know to Australian's as a Purple Swamphen), the closest living relative of the Takahe and the Moho (North Island Takahe). The Takahe can often be seen to pluck a snow grass stalk, taking it into one claw and eating only the soft lower parts which is a favorite food. The rest is discarded.
You can read more over at Wikipedia.

South Island Takahe data.

Maori Name : Takahe.
Abundance : Extremely Rare.
Status : Endemic, protected.
Found : A small number of Island sanctuaries, Mt Bruce wildlife centre, and the Murchison Mountains in the South Island.
The Takahe has a New Zealand conservation status of "Nationally Critical". The most seriously threatened of species in NZ.
Please visit the Department Of Conservations Takahe pages, to see what you can to help the Takahe.
http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-animals/birds/land-birds/takahe/you-can-help/

Takahe photograph information.
Image Description:	Takahe Portrait, Tiritiri Matangi Island, New Zealand.
Camera Make:	Nikon Corporation.	Camera Model:	Nikon D300 Digital SLR (DSLR).	Date:	15th April 2009.
Focal Length:	105mm	35mm Equiv Focal Length:	157mm	Aperture:	f/5.6
White Balance:	Manual.	Flash Used:	No.	Exposure Time:	1/40th of a second.
Light Source:	Cloudy.	Metering Mode:	Spot.	Exposure Mode:	Manual.
Software:	Post editing with The Gimp 2.4.
Accessories Utilised:	Nikon MB-D10 battery grip, Scandisk Extream IV CompactFlash. Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion battery pack.
Photographer Comments:	My first published Takahe photograph.		Lens Used:	Nikkor 18-105mm VR DX lens. The "kit" lens from the D90.
Model Credit:	Takahe.	Photograph Copyright: ©	Glen Webber 2009. All rights reserved.

GCN News:
As you can see I'm still playing with things. There is now a title on the photo.
I might add this to the others in the future.

Also my second photo I can add to the New Zealand Birds section of GCN.

Cyas all,
Glen.

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Little Blue Penguin swimming photograph

nospam@example.com (Glen) — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:51:50 +1200

Photo of a Little Blue Penguin swimming at Gulf Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand.

[little blue penguin swimming picture]

So ummmm yes it has been a while since I last photoblog'd.
Actually its been something like 9 months. :-) I have been taking photos during this time. Lots in fact.
About a 15,000 shutter count over the nine months taken in 7 different countries.

Its just the whole looking after my photoblog, and posting photographs I've been having trouble with.

Still onwards and upwards. So here is my first new photo. Its a nice little photograph of a Little Blue Penguin swimming.
It was taken in Gulf Harbour last Wednesday evening, about dusk. We had just returned from our trip to Tiritiri Matangi Island.
The penguin was swimming in the entrance to the marina. The wind was up, and the waves were a little big. I suspect it was just taking a brake before heading back out in to the sea.
Photographed of course with my wonderful Nikon D300 DSLR.

Some information about the Little Blue Penguin.

The Little Penguin (Eudyptula minor) is the smallest species of penguin. The penguin, which is about 43 cm (16 in) tall, is found on the coastlines of southern Australia and New Zealand.

Apart from Little Penguins, they have several common names. In Australia, they are also referred to as Fairy Penguins because of their tiny size. In New Zealand, they are called Little Blue Penguins, or just Blue Penguins, owing to their indigo-blue plumage, and they are called Korora in Maori. These birds feed by hunting fish, squid and other small sea animals, for which they travel and dive quite extensively. They are generally inshore feeders.

The Little Penguin breeds along the entire coastline of New Zealand, the Chatham Islands, Tasmania, and southern Australia. Little penguins have also been reported in Chile. It has been suggested that there might be a yet undiscovered breeding population in the Chilean part of Patagonia. In 2005 the first record of a living Little Blue Penguin has been reported from Ichaboe Island, Namibia.

You can read more over at Wikipedia.

Little Blue Penguin data. (NZ).

Maori Name : Korora.
Abundance : Common.
Status : Native, protected.
Found : Around New Zealand's entire coastline.
Both the Northern little blue penguin and Southern little blue penguin have a NZ conservation status of "Chronically Threatened". Threat classified as being in gradual decline.
Check out the Department Of Conservation's Penguin pages to learn more about what you can do to help.
http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-animals/birds/sea-and-shore-birds/penguins/

Little Blue Penguin swimming photograph information.
Image Description:	Little Blue Penguin swimming, Gulf Harbour, New Zealand.
Camera Make:	Nikon Corporation.	Camera Model:	Nikon D300 Digital SLR (DSLR).	Date:	15th April 2009.
Focal Length:	105mm	35mm Equiv Focal Length:	157mm	Aperture:	f/5.6
White Balance:	Manual.	Flash Used:	No.	Exposure Time:	1/800th of a second.
Light Source:	Cloudy.	Metering Mode:	Spot.	Exposure Mode:	Manual.
Software:	Converted from RAW using Nikon ViewNX. Post editing with The Gimp 2.4.
Accessories Utilised:	Nikon MB-D10 battery grip. Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion battery pack. Scandisk Extream IV CompactFlash.
Photographer Comments:	None at this time.		Lens Used:	Nikkor 18-105mm VR DX lens. Yes the "kit" lens from the D90. Yes its a good lens.
Model Credit:	Little Blue Penguin.	Photograph Copyright: ©	Glen Webber 2009. All rights reserved.

GCN News:
I have made a number of small improvements in the background for this site. So it should be easier for me to post. Meaning that I should post more often.
We'll see if that works or not.
Also you'll see above that I've added a nice border to this photograph. This lets me display things nicely, while also retaining my copyright info and website URL.
Much better than the nasty was I was doing it before.
Also you'll see I've filed this under my New Zealand native bird photographs section. All going well I'll be adding more NZ sections as I add more pics.

Thats all for now. The Grand Prix is on soon and I'm off to watch that.
Cheers,
Glen.

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Nikon announces the new Nikon D700 full frame digital SLR camera

nospam@example.com (Glen) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:54:34 +1200

Nikon's new D700 DSLR camera.

[self portrait picture]

Yesterday Nikon announced its latest digital SLR camera. The new Nikon D700.
From the announcement:"The D700 features an FX-format first introduced with the Nikon D3. Highly praised for its outstanding features, the D3 established a new level of professional performance in terms of overall image quality, extraordinarily low noise, ISO sensitivity range, continuous high-speed shooting, color gradation, image crispness, durability, weather-resistant operation, system versatility and more.

The new D700 incorporates an extensive array of features that boast a level of performance that is in many ways comparable to the D3. At the same time, it derives a wide range of benefits – including functionality, flexibility and operability – from the more agile D300, Nikon's flagship DX-format D-SLR."

So what does all this mean in english?
Basically Nikon have taken their nice full frame sensor from the D3, along with its management software and built it in to a Nikon D300 SLR. Unfortunately the announcement is lacking any serious detail, but it does include a reasonable spec list. Comparing the D300 and D3 with the D700, there's some nice D3 functionality included with the D700.

Along with giving you a full 35mm equivalent sensor, you'll get up to an impressive ISO 25600. A feature that's been highly praised in the Nikon D3. You also get the "Virtual Horizon" HUD like system that somehow missed being included with the D300, but made it in to the D3. The D700 (like the D3) will also "auto crop" the sensor for DX only (24 x 16) lenses. A big plus for those upgrading rather than buying from scratch. Like the D300, the D700 will also be compatible with the MB-D10 battery grip. Not only improving handling, but with the right battery set up giving you 8 frames per second shooting. (Also another potential plus for those upgrading.)

It doesn't look like Nikon have updated the live view modes available which is a shame as they are comparatively a bit slack. Also it appears they haven't included the duel compact flash capability of the D3. Something I sorely wish was included with the D300. Most likely a result of the Nikon intending to use the D300 body for the D700 and simple space issues. (Although thats not confirmed in the release.)

Some companies are now taking orders for around $3,000.00 USD, with a supposed expected ship date of the end of this month.
Time will tell if this actually happens or not. (I doubt it.)

So buy a Nikon D300 or D700?
Putting price aside, (and assuming Nikon doesn't quickly drop the D300 all together) its really going to depend on your needs and style of photography. If you shoot a lot of low light situations then its a no brainer. The D700's ISO 25,600 easily trumps the D300. Also those who shoot a lot of wide field scenes will want the D700. The full frame sensor means you'll actually be able to get that 8mm out of your new fish eye. Conversely if you photograph a lot of wildlife and need telephoto capabilities then the D300 should be considered. The D300's crop factor giving you an effective 600mm out your 400mm long lens.

Will I be upgrading to a D700?
Unlikely. It will be a big chunk of change to drop for relatively little extra. Thats money I can spend on things like a new T/S lens. Once you've got a good camera, (and the D300 is a very good camera), then its almost always better to spend cash on new glass rather than upgrading. That said I do look forward to reading the D700 reviews when they come out.

Ref Nikon's announcement : http://www.nikon.com/about/news/2008/0701_d700_01.htm.

Nikon has now included the D700 camera in its line up on their main website : http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/digitalcamera/slr/d700/index.htm.

Photo info.
I couldn't post and not put up a new picture. Its another one from my last trip to Madison, WI. Its a self portrait taken on a pontoon on Lake Monona at night. The technique for this type of shot is real simple. Set up your camera for a 30 second night exposure. Click the shutter then walk out in to frame and stay still till you hear the shutter close. I like the ethereal feeling this photo has. Photographed with my Nikon D300 digital SLR. :-)

Photograph Information
Image Description:	Self portrait on Lake Monona, Wisconson USA.
Camera Make:	Nikon Corporation.	Camera Model:	Nikon D300 Digital SLR (DSLR).	Date:	1st June 2008.
Focal Length:	18mm	35mm Equiv Focal Length:	27mm	Aperture:	f/4.5
White Balance:	Manual	Flash Used:	No.	Exposure Time:	30 seconds
Light Source:	Incandescent	Metering Mode:	Spot.	Exposure Mode:	Manual.
Software:	Converted from RAW using Nikon ViewNX. Post editing with The Gimp.
Accessories Utilised:	Velbon DX tripod, Nikon MB-D10 battery grip. Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion battery pack. Nikon lens hood, Scandisk Extream IV CompactFlash.
Photographer Comments:	None.		Lens Used:	Nikkor 18-200mm VR DX lens.
Model Credit:	Glen Webber.	Photograph Copyright: ©	Glen Webber 2008. All rights reserved.

Thats all for now,
G/

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Landscape taken near Te Nau Nau

nospam@example.com (Glen) — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:07:24 +1200

Another shot from Taranaki.

[landscape near Te Nau Nau]

Simple landscape of a little set of batches outside of Te Nau Nau, down Taranaki way.
I was trying to get as low as possible to take this shot while not drowning in the mud. Hehe was lots of fun.

Having looked at this picture for a while I wonder if I shouldn't have avoided the mud and cropped this photo a lot closer. Imaged with my Nikon D300 digital SLR camera.

GCN news: I head off to the US this weekend, so not sure when the next update will be.
Hopefully not too long. (Could even be this weekend, but will probably be more random than normal.)

CYas,
G/

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Auckland Cityscape In Colour

nospam@example.com (Glen) — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:18:37 +1200

Auckland cityscape in colour at night.

[Auckland cityscape in colour]

Photograph of the Auckland cityscape at night using my D300 DSLR camera. Complete with Sky tower in yellow.
Photo's a 30 second exposure taken not far away from where my black & white Auckland at night shot was taken in '07.

You can checkout another Auckland night time long exposure photograph.

Also see my complete long exposure photography section.

GCN news: Stay tuned folks. There might be an update this weekend.
Wow!

:-)
G/

Waxing Gibbous

nospam@example.com (Glen) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:12:39 +1200

Picture of a waxing gibbous Moon.

[waxing gibbous moon picture]

Its really nice when you see something, guess the settings, dial 'em in, click the shutter and get a good result. That's the case here with my photo of a waxing gibbous Moon.

Tip:
Now that said, when you have a simple static model (like the Moon), take the time to experiment with different setting combinations on your camera. You might be surprised at the results. I used this chance to 1:1 compare several settings, including 12 bit verses 14 bit on my Nikon D300 digital SRL.

About the moon.

The Moon (Latin: Luna) is Earth's only natural satellite and the fifth largest satellite in the Solar System. The average centre-to-centre distance from the Earth to the Moon is 384,403 km, about thirty times the diameter of the Earth. The Moon is the only celestial body to which humans have travelled and upon which humans have performed a manned landing. The first artificial object to pass near the Moon was the Soviet Union's Luna 1, the first artificial object to impact the lunar surface was Luna 2, and the first photographs of the normally occluded far side of the Moon were made by Luna 3, all in 1959. The first spacecraft to perform a successful lunar soft landing was Luna 9, and the first unmanned vehicle to orbit the Moon was Luna 10, both in 1966. The United States Apollo program achieved the only manned missions to date, resulting in six landings between 1969 and 1972. Human exploration of the Moon ceased with the conclusion of the Apollo program, although a few robotic landers and orbiters have been sent to the Moon since that time. Several countries have announced plans to return humans to the surface of the Moon in the 2020s.

The first leap in lunar observation was prompted by the invention of the telescope. Galileo Galilei made good use of this new instrument and observed mountains and craters on the Moon's surface.

The Cold War-inspired space race between the Soviet Union and the U.S. led to an acceleration of interest in the Moon. Unmanned probes, both flyby and impact/lander missions, were sent almost as soon as launcher capabilities would allow. The Soviet Union's Luna program was the first to reach the Moon with unmanned spacecraft. The first man-made object to escape Earth's gravity and pass near the Moon was Luna 1, the first man-made object to impact the lunar surface was Luna 2, and the first photographs of the normally occluded far side of the Moon were made by Luna 3, all in 1959. The first spacecraft to perform a successful lunar soft landing was Luna 9 and the first unmanned vehicle to orbit the Moon was Luna 10, both in 1966. Moon samples have been brought back to Earth by three Luna missions (Luna 16, 20, and 24) and the Apollo missions 11 to 17 (except Apollo 13, which aborted its planned lunar landing).

You can learn a lot more over at wikipedia.

GCN news: I do have an earlier Moon photograph around somewhere, which I'll dig up and repost some time soon. ... And yes I have been busy, hence the lack of posts in the last week.

CYa's all.
G/

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Playing With Lasers Again

nospam@example.com (Glen) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:25:52 +1200

Electric pillow, or playing with lasers again.

[electric pillow picture]

While playing on the weekend, I pulled out the green laser again.
Using a long exposure at night I was able to create this little bit of fun.

Tip:
I was able to keep the colour in the picture by leaving the lights in the room on for the first couple of seconds of the exposure.
Then I just killed the lights and painted the pillow with the laser as per normal...
Pic taken with my D300 DSLR of course...

See also my earlier photograph resulting from me playing with a green laser and a chess set.

Anyway thats it for today,
CYa's.
G/

Lions V2.0

nospam@example.com (Glen) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:48:38 +1300

Lioness photo.

So I went out and shot 6GB of pictures over the weekend ... and then binned the lot.
Oh well you get that sometimes. Especially when ya playing about with ya camera.

So for today I have another animal pic for you all.
Its a nice warm lioness photo taken with the Nikon D300 DSLR.
Photograph taken back in Feb 2008.

[GCN Update] Also check my Lion's photo in black & white taken with my FujiFilm S5600 digital camera.

CYa's,
G/

Flags flying

nospam@example.com (Glen) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:01:57 +1300

Flags for the 2007 ING Formula One Australian Grand Prix.

Another repost photo. This is from last years F1. I've got a small number from Melbourne to post.
I wish I was going to be there next week. Will be a hell of a good time. The Forumla One (and Melboune) is so much fun.

Picture shot with my FujiFilm S5600 digital camera.

So its repost photo #2 of ~~ 20.

Laters,
G/

Auckland Cityscape At Night

nospam@example.com (Glen) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:35:37 +1300

Auckland city at night in black and white.

So I couldn't be bothered editing a photo for today. Also its about time I started getting up some of the pictures that used to be posted on www.glen.co.nz back up.

This is a long exposure cityscape photograph of Auckland in black & white.
Its amazing, but this one of the most popular photo's I've ever taken.

You can also check out my colour Auckland cityscape photo, taken not far away from where this one was shot.

Photo taken 2007 with my Fuji digital camera.

This is repost pic #1 of ~~ 20.
Don't worry there will new photographs coming also.

Laters,
G/

Balls

nospam@example.com (Glen) — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 01:28:12 +1300

Balls to Christmas I say. Big giant shiny red ones!

So I was feeling bad about neglecting GCN. Especially as I've even managed to add photos to Fb this week. Not cool. So heres a stupid season pic for yas all.

Picture shot using my Sony T-100 sub-compact digital camera.

Big red shiny xmas balls

More to come when its not the middle of the night.

CYas.
G/

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Glen is back in New Zealand

nospam@example.com (Glen) — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:06:27 +1300

Yes it is true. I am finally back in NZ

Over my jet lag now (sorta), so its all good.
I will try and catch up with everyone as I have time.
Not surprisingly I have fifteen thousand things to take care of.

Photos will be posted.

Be well all. Talk to yas soon.
G/

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