To occupy a weekend's afternoon, I went for a drive armed with my camera in the general direction of a beach. I had originally thought Evans Head would be the destination, but instead I ended up at Broadwater Beach... https://doohandiscourse.smugmug.com/frame/slideshow?key=K88pMN&autoStart=1&captions=0&navigation=1&playButton=1&randomize=0&speed=20&transition=fade&transitionSpeed=3

I've photographed the Richmond River flowing through my home town of Casino before, yet it always draws me back to have a look. This particular visit was in the middle of the day, and the colour and sunlight didn't disappoint. https://doohandiscourse.smugmug.com/frame/slideshow?key=RHhsWV&autoStart=1&captions=0&navigation=1&playButton=1&randomize=0&speed=20&transition=fade&transitionSpeed=3

No visit to New Zealand, I am told, would be complete without a visit to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. It's a long(ish) drive from Auckland, but today I went. And I'm glad I did... https://doohandiscourse.smugmug.com/frame/slideshow?key=jm72wB&autoStart=1&captions=0&navigation=1&playButton=1&randomize=0&speed=20&transition=fade&transitionSpeed=3

On the drive from the airport on Sunday afternoon I noticed a hill that had what I thought was a column at the very top, clearly visible from just about everywhere that has a direct line of sight to the top of that hill. I subsequently discovered that this 'column' is, in fact, a memorial … Continue reading One Tree Hill, Cornwall Park

Today I visited the historic reserve located on the northern head of Waitemata Harbour, the harbour around which the City of Auckland develops. It started life as a military establishment but is now in the care of the Department of Conservation. https://doohandiscourse.smugmug.com/frame/slideshow?key=srtDKK&autoStart=1&captions=0&navigation=1&playButton=1&randomize=0&speed=20&transition=fade&transitionSpeed=3

My home town of Casino used to be a junction for several railway lines, and was also a place where there was a large rails workshop. The workshop closed many years ago, and now only one line - the Sydney to Brisbane line - travels through Casino. The abandoned rail line is now a track … Continue reading Tracks to Nowhere

Some inclement weather in Forster provided the opportunity for some interesting photos. https://doohandiscourse.smugmug.com/frame/slideshow?key=mSqRzW&autoStart=1&captions=0&navigation=1&playButton=1&randomize=0&speed=20&transition=fade&transitionSpeed=3

A burning candle provided inspiration for some photos. https://doohandiscourse.smugmug.com/frame/slideshow?key=SfzmMK&autoStart=1&captions=0&navigation=1&playButton=1&randomize=0&speed=20&transition=fade&transitionSpeed=3

Forster was always a pleasant place to photograph, and this particular evening was no exception. https://doohandiscourse.smugmug.com/frame/slideshow?key=HFbtmV&autoStart=1&captions=0&navigation=1&playButton=1&randomize=0&speed=20&transition=fade&transitionSpeed=3

The Green Cathedral is a popular place for outdoor weddings in the Forster area, and was in fine form this particular day. https://doohandiscourse.smugmug.com/frame/slideshow?key=k3rRWr&autoStart=1&captions=0&navigation=1&playButton=1&randomize=0&speed=20&transition=fade&transitionSpeed=3

In August 2013 I took part of my annual leave in Tasmania, and there was much to photograph. https://doohandiscourse.smugmug.com/frame/slideshow?key=kCTcV5&autoStart=1&captions=0&navigation=1&playButton=1&randomize=0&speed=15&transition=fade&transitionSpeed=3

No visit to Tasmania would be complete without a visit to Port Arthur. This was my first visit since the infamous and barbaric act that took place there, and it was all the more poignant for that. https://doohandiscourse.smugmug.com/frame/slideshow?key=h3KDKW&autoStart=1&captions=0&navigation=1&playButton=1&randomize=0&speed=20&transition=fade&transitionSpeed=3

This farm is a cane farm not too distant from Ballina, NSW which my mother's parents worked throughout their lives. The farm has many happy memories for me. https://doohandiscourse.smugmug.com/frame/slideshow?key=snNFLd&autoStart=1&captions=0&navigation=1&playButton=1&randomize=0&speed=20&transition=fade&transitionSpeed=3

This is the church building I have been privileged to serve in - and which is wonderful to photograph. https://doohandiscourse.smugmug.com/frame/slideshow?key=mrZ8sr&autoStart=1&captions=0&navigation=1&playButton=1&randomize=0&speed=20&transition=fade&transitionSpeed=3

The Richmond River runs through my hometown of Casino. During my recent visit home, I paid a visit in the late afternoon. https://doohandiscourse.smugmug.com/frame/slideshow?key=4fb2kS&autoStart=1&captions=0&navigation=1&playButton=1&randomize=0&speed=20&transition=fade&transitionSpeed=3

A pre-Christmas cruise on the lake provided the opportunity for some photos. https://doohandiscourse.smugmug.com/frame/slideshow?key=HHSHpT&autoStart=1&captions=0&navigation=1&playButton=1&randomize=0&speed=20&transition=fade&transitionSpeed=3

Located just outside Forster, the Green Cathedral is used regularly for weddings and other religious ceremonies. https://doohandiscourse.smugmug.com/frame/slideshow?key=JKfMXb&autoStart=1&captions=0&navigation=1&playButton=1&randomize=0&speed=20&transition=fade&transitionSpeed=3

A local sight that begged to visited...and photographed. https://doohandiscourse.smugmug.com/frame/slideshow?key=bFzrrs&autoStart=1&captions=0&navigation=1&playButton=1&randomize=0&speed=20&transition=fade&transitionSpeed=3

This is the church in my hometown, a church that has seen many of the major sacramental celebrations of my life. I was asked to take these photos for another purpose, but couldn't resist sharing them as well. https://doohandiscourse.smugmug.com/frame/slideshow?key=WvJbNH&autoStart=1&captions=0&navigation=1&playButton=1&randomize=0&speed=20&transition=fade&transitionSpeed=3

This year I visited my sister in Townsville during my holidays, and there were some interesting things to photograph. https://doohandiscourse.smugmug.com/frame/slideshow?key=fgr5hv&autoStart=1&captions=0&navigation=1&playButton=1&randomize=0&speed=20&transition=fade&transitionSpeed=3