The summer of adventure begins

It’s my summer of adventure, and it has kicked off with - if you’ll pardon the pun - a splash. After being fairly stuck indoors last year, I’ve made a promise to myself to make sure I get outside as often as possible! With that in mind, today we took the boat and the jet ski out to the clearest water out of all the Rotorua lakes, the always-stunning Lake Rotomā, and had a little play in that crystal clear water.

Wednesday December 28, 2022

#drone

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#gear

And now for something completely different..

Christmas has come early for me and I got myself a new toy. I’ve wanted to play around with one of these for ages, but the battery life, size and volume has always put me off. But a moment of insanity tipped me over the edge. I can now add the DJI Mini 3 Pro to my list of gear, and add video editing to my list of half-baked skills!

Sunday December 25, 2022

#adventure

The Log Cabin in Waihi

After a crazy few months at work, we finally managed a well-deserved escape from life and into the woods. We’ve stayed at the Log Cabin in Waihi lots of times before, but it’s always an amazing getaway. There’s nothing like the woods, the rain and a good whiskey to feel a part of your soul come back 🥃 Baaaaabe. Maaaaaaaaarc. Baaaaaaaabe! Somehow, there’s only a couple of weeks before Christmas.

Monday December 12, 2022

#adventure

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#jeep

Gravel roads around Pirongia

After literally minutes of planning, I went off on an adventure today to clear my mind. I decided to head from Tauranga through Pirongia, around the south side of the mountain, and then on towards Kawhia. From there, I headed north through Makomako and completely overshot Bridal Veil Falls - I’ll have to get back there soon. Definitely my favourite shot of the day! Still heading north I passed Raglan and turned back east towards Waitetuna, via Old Mountain Road.

Monday November 21, 2022

#gear

My gear so far

To start out, I’m using: Canon EOS 750D Canon 18-135mm lens Okko 67mm polariser iPhone 14 Pro Max Jeep Gladiator 2021 Sport S 💜 I do my editing in Lightroom, but for my next mission, I’ll be moving to Darktable. I’m pretty sure Margot is my only audience, but she’s a big fan!

Sunday November 20, 2022

#memories

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#photostream

All sorts of adventures

A bunch of photos from the all over the shop.

Monday November 7, 2022

#adventure

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#jeep

Jeep stuff

Finally, after a year of having the Gladiator, I finally got the chance to take it off and do some Jeep stuff! We drove down to Motu Road, just past Ōpōtiki, and took off into the bush. Then off up the gravel road. We’re no longer a pavement princess!

Monday November 7, 2022