Every major city has a street that does it all; in Auckland, this is Queen Street. This main thoroughfare was once a dirty canal leading out to sea. Today, Queen Street is the heart of the central business district (CBD), a shopper’s paradise, and tourist destination. And, unbeknownst to many, the canal still runs deep …
Auckland CBD
Giapo: Best Ice Cream in Auckland, Maybe the World
Giapo, Auckland. If you have been to New Zealand, your taste buds probably just came alive from hearing the name. There is no doubt in my mind that Giapo serves the best ice cream in Auckland, possibly the world. Each creation is a work of art. In his usual artistic and creative flare, Giapo has …
Late Night Halloween on K-Road and Queen Street in Auckland
Last night was a real eye-opener for me. Late night Halloween in Auckland brought out the creativity that New Zealand is known for. Since immigrating here 12 years ago, I have been incorrectly referring to Halloween as a “children’s” holiday in New Zealand. I thought the MOTAT Olde Hallow’s Eve event last week was pretty …
Dancers in Motion – Photography Flash Tip – Sarah’s Saturday Snapshots #5
In a recent workshop from the Three Little Wishes mentorship program I am in, I learned several techniques to help capture motion. I find these methods very challenging, and have been using them as much as I can. As a result, I have wound up with quite a few interesting pictures. Two that show the effect are from a …
