Blog Post Categorised: Travel
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Moorish Architecture in Granada, Spain
28 May 2013
Peering down over the Albaycin quarter of Granada in Southern Spain is the Alhambra, an incredible example of Moorish architecture that thousands flock to see everyday. … Read more about Moorish Architecture in Granada, Spain »
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Graffiti in Granada
20 May 2013
Walking around the streets of Granada in Spain, you could forget that you’re out of the East End of London if it wasn’t for the heat. Granada’s answer is graffiti artist Banky is El Niño de las Pinturas. … Read more about Graffiti in Granada »
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Photographing the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)
25 Mar 2013
Tromso, in Norway was an amazing town to base myself from and travel for hours into the night in search of the amazing Aurora Borealis. It is as far north in Norway as you can fly into. I had planned this trip for months in advance trying to get the best time of year, moon phase etc. but no-one can plan for no the weather conditions of snow and cloud months in advance. Luckily the snow came and went in patches so I managed to capture some of the northern lights when clouds parted. … Read more about Photographing the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) »
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Footprints through East Africa book release
2 Feb 2013
One of my much loved quotes by Henry Miller “One’s destination is never a place but rather a new way of looking at things” set me off to design a book showcasing the love I have for Africa and photographs of wildlife and nature that many people may never have the opportunity to see the way I did. … Read more about Footprints through East Africa book release »
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Photography, Design and Web Review of 2012
18 Dec 2012
As 2012 draws to a close I thought I would reflect on some of the brilliance of 2012 that I’ve noted in my blog posts this year. What follows is a combination of Photography, Design, Web, WordPress and even Typography goodies that I’ve blogged about. … Read more about Photography, Design and Web Review of 2012 »
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London 2012 Olympic Games: A kiwi perspective
9 Aug 2012
Given that I am a New Zealander living in London during the Olympic Games this year, I felt compelled to dedicate a blog post to the games. I have been fortunate enough to be at various venues to see the games from. … Read more about London 2012 Olympic Games: A kiwi perspective »
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War in Bosnia and Genocide in Srebrenica: A photographic narrative
26 Jun 2012
The Bosnian war affected many areas within Bosnia and Herzegovina through 1992 to 1996. Sarajevo experienced a siege for over three and a half years and Srebrenica was affected by a massacre that was the worst atrocity in Europe since the end of World War II. … Read more about War in Bosnia and Genocide in Srebrenica: A photographic narrative »
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Auschwitz: photographing history and its terror
31 May 2012
Auschwitz was the largest Nazi German concentration camp and death camp. In the years 1940-1945, the Nazis deported at least 1,300,000 people to Auschwitz. I recently travelled to Poland to further experience history for all its cruel and tortuous ways. … Read more about Auschwitz: photographing history and its terror »
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Anzac Day: A tale from Gallipoli
25 Apr 2012
Every year April 25 stands out for most New Zealand and Australian people. It marks Anzac Day, the Day the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed at Gallipoli in 1915 … Read more about Anzac Day: A tale from Gallipoli »
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Photographing from all angles in a Turkish fairytale landscape
17 Apr 2012
Looking up, I see natural structures that could have resembled part of a smurf village if they were painted blue and white, but instead they were a lovely variety of muted rocky tones and referred to as ‘fairy chimneys’ in Cappadocia, Turkey. … Read more about Photographing from all angles in a Turkish fairytale landscape »
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Two years on… and still travelling with a camera
25 Mar 2012
Two years ago today, I, Ngaire Ackerley, packed up and left my home country of New Zealand to travel the big wide world on a one-way ticket. Since leaving New Zealand I’ve had my fair share of adventures. … Read more about Two years on… and still travelling with a camera »
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Time Lapse Travel Photography to Inspire
18 Feb 2012
Travelling across the world taking photographs. Who wouldn’t have a dream like this? Well not only is the idea awesome, but I’ve found some photographers that have produced some very inspiring work while travelling with their cameras. … Read more about Time Lapse Travel Photography to Inspire »
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WWF Photo Challenge
12 Feb 2012
WWF is an amazing, caring organization that prides itself on tackling issues relating to nature and animal conservation, climate change and much more. I decided to participate in their 50th anniversary photo challenge as a way to help raise awareness. … Read more about WWF Photo Challenge »
