Author Archives: nightcycling
Arrowtown
During the gold rush in the 1870s, more than 3,500 Chinese lived in Arrowtown, mining for gold in some very harsh conditions. This is one of the few remaining huts from that time. Gold can still be found in the Arrow River nearby. We tried panning…
Entwination
As a kid, I used to have puzzle books where I had to trace the lines and work out which line started and ended where through the tangle of other lines.
The Importance of Good Grooming
I was hoping to get some nice photographs of roses and bees, but the rose garden was under maintenance and the bees nowhere to be seen. I did spot this little fella though and was amazed to see through the magnification of the lens that it was gro…
Jiggedy Zaggedy
It stopped raining 🙂
No Sunrise in Sight
I saw this photo of Anna’s a few weeks ago and thought that I would try something similar when I had the chance. I think that Anna did it better though. The wind was quite strong so I had to take photos quickly before the water dried out. The back…
Up the Spout
It has been raining a lot recently and I have a cold. Photography is therefore limited to around home at the moment.
Over the Fence
After a couple of glasses of wine, our neighbour likes to put her records on and sing. Loudly. On her patio. Until 5 a.m. It’s hard to get annoyed with someone who sounds so happy. She doesn’t do it at the moment due to the cold. I miss it.
Joy Amid Wetness
If I can help it, I won’t cycle in the rain. I don’t mind getting wet, but I don’t feel as safe on wet roads – wet brakes and reduced friction between tyre and road – as I do on dry. Also, when I bought my bike, the mechanic offered to give me a l…
A Slice of History
I first saw this scene at the Auckland Tank Farm about a month ago. At the time, I only had my 6-year-old digital compact on me while my SLR was getting repaired and the resulting pictures were not what I wanted. As soon as my SLR returned, I reto…
Things Can Always Be Made More Interesting
I try and catch up with some friends from school every few months. Occasionally we play mini golf. Last year, we discovered Black Light (Glow in the dark) mini golf and I don’t think that we will ever go back to ordinary mini golf again. Funny thi…
A Night at the Races
Alexandra Park with Mount Eden to the left and the Auckland CBD to the right.
Night Cycling 