Institute du Infrared

CIT, Heretaunga, Upper Hutt, Wellington NZ, Jan 2012: More images of the virtually abandoned former Central Institute of Technology campus. These images were created using a classic Olympus OM1 (with 28mm f/3.5); using infrared sensitive Ilford SFX 200 film and a red filter. Although not a true infrared film, SFX 200 creates similar results, rendering […]

Hire

Petone, Wellington, NZ, Feb 2012: Revisited the abandoned hire place that Simon Burrow and I ventured into last week. I’m unsure of the history of this place, but it seems to have been some sort of ex-hire tool place, going by the signs on the wall… Canon EOS 30D/Sigma 24-70 f/2.8

Factory

Oaonui, Taranaki NZ, Dec 2011: Another derelict dairy factory- not an uncommon sight in the Waikato and Taranaki in particular. The big boys took over years ago…

Show

SmallWorks Gallery, Brisbane, Feb 17-March 17 2012: “Bricks & Mortality” opens next week in Brisbane. If you live in the area or are just visiting, why not pop in for a looksee…

No19

Opunake, Taranaki, Dec 2011: I’m unsure if this place is still occupied, but it’s sure seen some history… Canon EOS 30D/18-55is

The Fever Hospital

Wellington, New Zealand, October 2011: More pictures of the former “Fever Hospital”in Wellington. These are other images captured on the first visit in early October. I returned to the former Sanatorium again the other day, images coming soon… Click this link for the first post about this historic place… Canon EOS 30D/17-40L/18-55is/24-70L Check out a […]

Neu

Pihama, Taranaki, NZ, Dec 2011: New Year, New Name, New Look- but it’s business as usual… I’ve got many more images coming soon of all the good stuff: Documentary, Experimental, Urban Exploration, Architecture, Landscape, Abstract, Street and Travel Photography… “Cunningvision” still exisits in at least two forms- (eg. my Twitter and YouTube profiles)- and may […]

Elementary

Pungarehu, Taranaki, NZ, Dec 2011: Pungarehu primary school was closed in 2003. Many New Zealand schools (particularly small rural schools) were closed around this time due to a “review” by the Ministry of Education…

Hospitalized – part 2

Hawera, Taranaki, November 2011: These pictures are from the second foray into the derelict Hawera Hospital… Most of the interior shots were taken inside the reception area in the main building. Click here for part 1… Canon EOS 30D/18-55is