Weka

South Westland, New Zealand, 2007: The Weka is a sturdy brown bird and a species of the rail family. Like the Kiwi it is also flightless and native to Aotearoa. Maori admired their curiosity and bold personality, this also made them relatively easy to catch… Canon EOS 1N/Sigma 24mm f2.8

Ko Chang

Ko Chang, Thailand, 2000: On my first visit to Thailand in 2000 I was recommended by my sister to visit Ko Chang. Louise had been there the year before- and yeah she was right, it was a very cool island… I rented a decrepit hut along the beach for a couple of dollars per night… […]

Blur St

Jerusalem, Israel, 2005: This was the fastest shutter speed I could get- I was hoping it would turn out someting like this… Canon EOS D30 / Canon 28-135is

Bait-ul-Muqaddas

Temple Mount, Jerusalem, Israel, 2005: Pilgrims relax within the walls of the Temple Mount… was eventually asked to leave the mount as it was prayer time. The Israeli government enforces a ban on prayer by non-Muslim visitors, a wishful attempt to keep the status quo… Canon EOS 1N/Canon 28-135is

Angel-a

Hokitika, Westcoast, NZ, 2007:… Canon EOS 1N/Canon 75-300

FF1

Petone, Wellington, NZ, 2007: Shooting with the Rikenon 35mm f2.8 lens wide open and focusing on the fore-ground, gives a dreamy look to the back-ground… Ricoh FF1

Wellington

Wellington, New Zealand, 2007: From the Wellington monument atop Mt Victoria, overlooking Evans bay to the airport. The Ricoh FF1 has a similar design as the famous “Minox”, the lens folds back into the camera when not in use. Its 35mm f2.8 Rikenon lens is damn sharp! Ricoh FF1

Brooklyn bridge

New York, USA, 2004: Brooklyn bridge on a cold January morning… Olympus XA2

Utopia Road

Westport, Westcoast, New Zealand, 1995: Utopia Road….. yeah right… Minolta Uniomat