Shots Of The Day - Waihi Beach January 2010
This are just some old vacation photos I had laying around that I just couldn’t part with. These were taken just shortly after I got a new camera and I was putting it through it’s paces.
The shots were taken down at Waihi Beach.
Computers Want Me Dead score VW Polo (Video)
Hi all,
In case some of you haven’t noticed the latest Volkswagen Polo ad running on New Zealand television at the moment, I’d suggest you watch the video above and then compare it’s music to that of the ad, or vice versa.
What you will notice is that they are one and the same, because the song is “We Walk In Circles” by Auckland, New Zealand based synth-pop duo “Computers Want Me Dead”, aka Sam Harvey and Damien Daniels.
While I couldn’t find a video of the ad, I will keep my eyes open for one.
Kind regards
Computers Want Me Dead aka Damien Daniels (l) and Sam Harvey (r).
Artists - Maz Melhuish aka Jaded Sphnix (Video)
Hi all,
I was just browsing the Web, as I do, looking for interesting things to blog about and I happened to run across the above featured video portfolio of multi-talented, New Zealand Maori artist Maz Melhish aka Jaded Sphnix.
When I write that Maz is multi-talented, what I’m referring to is the number of outlets in which she expresses herself. Her areas of creative pursuit include sketching, painting, sculpting, photography, make-up, special effects, body art, photo manipulation, website design and graphic design.
Oddly enough, she and I have spoken from time to time on Twitter. However, I wasn’t aware of the magnitude of her talents until now - I must have been sleeping on that one! ;)
Anyway, please do view Maz’s video portfolio – it’s a live one - and do check her out at the hyperlink above.
Kind regards
Bouncin’ with Carl Cox!
Hi all,
Remember I blogged about DJ Carl Cox vacationing here in New Zealand this month? Well, an associate of mine, Linda Mitchell, sent me the above photo of Carl playing to a crowd of 200 down in Queenstown on 30 January.
More news as I come by it!
Kind regards
Shot of the Day – Carl Cox at Summerdayze-Auckland
Hi all,
Featured above is a photo of the legendary Carl Cox taken by myself just minutes before he went on stage at Summerdayze-Auckland last night. And, below, is a shot of Carl and myself that was not taken by me and it shows. ;)
It was an absolute pleasure to meet Carl as I’ve been a fan of his work for a long time.
I was so excited to meet him all I could do was introduce myself, ask for some photos and then run away! LOL! Nah! I wasn’t that bad really…
I chatted with him for a few minutes; asked about his visits to New Zealand – I found out there had been many; asked for a few candid shots and then pretty much left him alone to gather himself before his performance. I wasn’t trying to go hardcore journalist on him; I’d much rather just take photos of him, which I did, and enjoy the show!
As always, and this is just based on what I’ve seen in documentaries and YouTube videos, Carl put on a stellar performance! Having experienced him live for the first time I can clearly understand why he’s considered one of the world’s top DJs.
After Carl’s performance was over I managed to wrangle my way into the unofficial after-party at the Pyramid Lounge in Auckland’s CBD – there was an official one that Carl was not at – that Carl and a number of the other international DJs attended.
Just something to look out for…
I’ve heard it from a very reliable source that Carl will be vacationing here in New Zealand sometime this month. And, that he’ll be touring the country on a motorcycle as well as playing some shows along the way!
More news as I come by it and please do keep an eye out for more photos from and a brief review of Summerdayze-Auckland!
Kind regards
Pix Of The Day - Out and About in Highland Park
Images/ A Colourful Guy (double click to enlarge)
I've never been able to resist art supply displays - having an artistic background I couldn't though - and I was just entranced by all the wonderful colours of the one above.
I'd actually considered pursuing a career as a fine artist at one point in my life. However, I like money too much to want to live like a pauper, which most artists do.
Images/ A Colourful Guy (double click to enlarge)
Isn't this little man just delightful? I snapped these clandestinely during his quieter moments, as just seconds before he been exploring his mother's nose and mouth with his fingers, much to her annoyance it seemed.
Pix Of The Day - Out and About in Auckland
ZAMBESI - SALE
Zambesi has 3 locations in Auckland: Corner of Vulcan Lane & O'Connell Street, Auckland City; 169 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby; 2 Teed Street, Newmarket.
Stitch Ministry Winter Sale
Hi all! The crew of over at Stitch Ministry are having a big winter sale.
Kylee Davis, the co-owner and design director, is a friend of mine. So, go buy stuff from her! ;)