Smash Palace

While watching NZ's Top Model I was inspired by the photographic shoot taken at Smash Palace, so while on route to Palmerston North recently we just had to stop.  
For a $2 donation we had free access to take photo's - the best $2 worth ever!

It's kind of weird how such old heaps of metal retain this kind of magical beauty, ummm.... maybe we also are beautiful when our 'metal' has faded and our 'chrome' has dulled ?      Yes definitely we are!  Every age and stage is beautiful, at least that's my opinion on the matter.

So if you've never stopped to see it, here's my take on Smash Palace.

The single solitary foxglove plant speaks of 'life after death' perhaps?

REFLECTIONS:

This was pure fun photography and could have spent hours here. It was worth the stop.

Family Portraiture

I recently had the pleasure of capturing some shots for a family wanting something to send to their families for Christmas.
Using the backdrop of their home and gardens I was able to create an informal and fun session which we all enjoyed. I was really pleased with the results and gained much from the experience so it was a 'win win' photo shoot!

REFLECTIONS:

• I've been made aware of the need to pay attention to all the little details - they can make a photo or ruin it.
• Experience and time teaches you so much!
• To become a master of something means you've learned to be very observant.

QUOTE:

       ' Experience is one thing you can't get for nothing.'

                                                                               Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)