New Zealand is an amazing place for a photographer to be. Maybe not a wildlife photographer as your options would be limited, but the most amazingly diverse landscapes and natural phenomena abound in this little country. Take the city of Rotorua for example. It takes about an hour and a half to drive there from my place, yet it is excitingly different to my beachside town. You know you have arrived in Rotorua when you start thinking your travel partner really should be stopping for a loo break. But the assault on your olfatics is simply the hydrogen sulphide emissions that ooze from the earth. As you drive down the streets you will see steam coming from backyards, road culverts and drains. It's everywhere! 

We stayed two days, and tried

One of the best things about living near to a large body of water, is that things seem to change more readily. A little wind here, a spot of rain in the distance or a rather large storm all make differences to the light and the environment. Being at the beach gives a wide open expansive view to be able to enjoy the changes. Some people

All my earlier talk about getting to the beach and taking time out, usually with my dog and I realised that I haven't actually posted a picture of him at all. Well here he is, standing proud at our beautiful beach this morning. The summer weather keeps on coming and we are trying to make the most of it. 
The surf has been crazy in the last few days due to a