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Looking around Northland, and further afield, since 2011. The good ones you can take home.

2017

Photo, 31 Dec 2017Photo, 30 Dec 2017Photo, 30 Dec 2017Photo, 30 Dec 2017Photo, 30 Dec 2017Photo, 30 Dec 2017Matapouri turning it on this morning.First shot using the focus stacking feature in the #D850. Finding creatures to stay still long enough is gonna be the isMan, loving this lens and the D850... #iainsgarden #nikond850 #nikonmacro #nikon105macro#iainsgardenMonarch Butterfly #iainsgardenWoot.Photo, 24 Dec 2017Our 2 storey home high on a ridge gives us an awesome view into tree-tops. Been enjoying sitting on the deck these last Weta hanging out on a Nikau palm. #iainsgardenPhoto, 13 Dec 2017He’s been showing up every 30 minutes today. #iainsgardenTrevor enjoying this morning’s pohutukawa nectar. #iainsgardenOne day you’re fine, the next you’ve got what you think is food poisoning, then the next day you’re having surgery to gePhoto, 4 Dec 2017Photo, 4 Dec 2017Photo, 4 Dec 2017Photo, 1 Dec 2017Photo, 1 Dec 2017Photo, 1 Dec 2017Photo, 30 Nov 2017Photo, 30 Nov 2017Photo, 30 Nov 2017Photo, 30 Nov 2017Photo, 28 Nov 2017Decided to try growing roses, first purchase seems to be enjoying itself. #iainsgardenQuick stroll around the Matapouri to Whale Bay track. Overcast but still stunning.Oh, how I've missed you...Brought a little bit of Cyprus home with me...Young @i.am.sam.u checking out the bright lights of Bangkok.Top of the world!Yesterday was the cremation of the King of Thailand. Today, remnants of the various ceremonies were evident everywhere.Tuk-tuks, trains, water taxis and temples!Photo, 28 Oct 2017Good morning, Bangkok.Our last night in Cyprus with the extended family, fantastic evening.Photo, 24 Oct 2017Photo, 24 Oct 2017Photo, 23 Oct 2017Photo, 23 Oct 2017Photo, 23 Oct 2017Photo, 21 Oct 2017Photo, 20 Oct 2017Photo, 20 Oct 2017Photo, 20 Oct 2017Photo, 20 Oct 2017Photo, 20 Oct 2017Photo, 20 Oct 2017Drinking the sun...My daughter helping the locals prepare grape syrup for the village festivities.My great grandparents! Pictured on the wall at the local tavern/restaurant.Lazy Monday morning. 👍🌞Photo, 16 Oct 2017Photo, 16 Oct 2017Today's feast being prepared.The cool cats in town...Vouniodes — "Of Vouni". Surrounded by my godfather, godmother, mother, uncle, aunty, brother, mother's cousin and her huPhoto, 14 Oct 2017Photo, 13 Oct 2017Photo, 13 Oct 2017Photo, 13 Oct 2017Vouni Village, the view from near where my grandparents and great grandparents are laid to rest.Greek coffee just keeps getting better the more you have it.The range of food on offer here is incredible, every day is a new experience of flavours.This is the life!Photo, 9 Oct 2017Photo, 9 Oct 2017Photo, 9 Oct 2017The coffee shop at the centre of Vouni village. Serving the best Greek coffee around!Popped into the local for a quick beer. The owner of the bar/restaurant learned who I was and so began a meet and greet The main street, downtown Vouni.Hanging out with my grandfather's brother.Quick 24hr stopover in Bangkok on our way to Cyprus.Quietest flight I've ever been on. Entire rows to ourselves for the 9hr stretch to Bangkok...Early prototyping of a service tree UI I'm working on. It's been a while...Kumarahou (Gumdigger’s soap) in full bloom around the property, go Spring. #iainsgardenPlum tree in full flower, spring is kicking into top gear. #iainsgardenPlanted this South American cousin of the Kowhai a couple years ago and is a prolific bloomer. Larger flowers and leavesPhoto, 2 Sep 2017'Morning!Photo, 23 Aug 2017Magnolia time. #iainsgardenThis morning's welcome to the day.Started playing football again after a ~20 year hiatus. Looks like we're finishing up 2nd on the league so good result. Frozen valley this morning #iainsgardenWhangarei Heads from the Brynderwyns.Photo, 28 Jul 2017Photo, 26 Jul 2017Photo, 25 Jul 2017Photo, 22 Jul 2017Mid winter stroll along Wooleys.Throwback to this summer past... Not long to go now, spring is on the horizon!Photo, 25 Jun 2017Misty start to the day #iainsgardenPhoto, 12 Jun 2017Photo, 11 Jun 2017Dat dawg.Photo, 7 May 2017Photo, 7 May 2017From this evening, flying over the entrance to Ngunguru.Morris didn't come back after I setup my tripod, so pointed the camera straight up and this...Morris in the moonlight. #iainsgardenPhoto, 30 Apr 2017Did I mention I love this time of year?Love this time of year.The oasis. #iainsgardenPhoto, 21 Apr 2017Photo, 21 Apr 2017Photo, 17 Apr 2017Photo, 15 Apr 2017Chasing the sunGuava time! #iainsgardenThe boy doing flips off the side of @perfectdaycruise 🤜💥🤛🤘Photo, 5 Mar 2017Took the DSLR and my favourite lens out on a kayak with no housing... worth the risk 💪Dusted off the GoPro today, some pretty choice under water shots too!One day you're soaring over the The Knights, next day you're exploring inside them. Thank you @hippyk8 for the amazing ePoor Knights IslandsNew backpack arrived today 👍Photo, 20 Feb 2017Photo, 19 Feb 2017Love the Nikon 105mm. For this I used the SB-700 flash mount, shooting at ƒ45. Holy crap does my sensor need a clean... Photo, 16 Feb 2017Photo, 13 Feb 2017Pataua turning it on. #northlandnz #nz #nzmustdo #purenz #purenewzealand #newzealandvacations #newzealandguide #newzealHad a blast hanging out with @supbro_nz and @yogafirenz today. This is Whale Bay on the Tutukaka Coast, one of New ZealaFrom this morning's flight; Whale Bay looking over to Matapouri and the Poor Knights Islands off on the horizon. #tutukPhoto, 6 Feb 2017Not a bad weekend, not bad at all. #dji #djiphantom3 #nz #nzmustdo #whangareiloveithere #whangarei #northlandnz #drone Sunset bike ride was choice.Photo, 5 Feb 2017Photo, 4 Feb 2017Bike ride with the boy...Weta. #iainsgarden #macro #insect #nikon #nikon105mm #weta #nzPicked up a pencil today for the first time in years...Digging the new paddle board. Also digging early morning sessions at Sandy's with the boy before work 👍Always nice driving through Ngunguru, just some times it's better than others!Photo, 13 Jan 2017Mucho Moonage.Photo, 11 Jan 2017Couple of young Tui were hanging out at the top of the hill today, friendly little fellas. #iainsgardenFunny looking dude... #fantail #iainsgardenPhoto, 10 Jan 2017Photo, 9 Jan 2017Also spotted at the Knights, @perfectdaycruise looking mighty fine! #nzmustdo @whangarei.nz #whangareiloveitherePaddle Boarders in the worlds largest sea cave - Riko Riko Cave.First commercial drone gig went well! Was at the Poor Knights of all places... So many shots to choose from, stoked 👌Hibiscus are enjoying the heat, all in bloom at the moment. #iainsgardenCan always count on Hebes to put on a show throughout the year, especially on a dry hill made of clay! #iainsgardenLooking good, Tutukaka ☀️🕶⚓️Selling the fruits of this magical coastline today. #gypsylife #tinker #haggle #yougottahaggle