I spent some time in the Christchurch CBD in New Zealand, and it was fascinating to see how the city is coming alive again with new buildings, cool architecture, street art. There’s so many reminders of the catastrophic earthquake in February 2011: gutted buildings, uninhabitable. Empty vacant blocks of land. Construction underway. Whenever I visit a city, no matter where in the world, I look for quirky art, interesting lines and curves, and light. I particularly loved the bright and cheery Turanga Library, gorgeous lighting, staircases, and books, and it looked to be a hit among locals and visitors alike.
STREET - exploring Christchurch city
CRADLE MOUNTAIN FLORA
On my Tasmania tours, I don’t just shoot landscapes but I encourage you to photograph ‘the little things’ like flora: wildflowers, weeds, tiny branches….we make time!……it’s easy to get lost in macro photography, (although it’s harder when you’re old with knee issues (like me). Cradle Mountain is …..the clean crisp air, the flowers and trees, the wombats and the wallabies…..the rainforest….the alpine wildness…it’s all there for you! There’s a reason it’s on the UNESCO World Heritage Register . Pristine wilderness, protected areas, I’m so excited to share this location with my guests on my NEW West Coast and Cradle Mountain photo tour in Tasmania in November. Message me to book.
