I picked up one of these pop up blinds and tested it out filming New Zealand Swamp Harriers from a distance of about 8-10 meters away. It was really successful and the birds, who are notoriously jumpy, had no idea I was there despite me testing it’s ability to the limits by making more movement than I normally would if I were filming in my other, older hide.

Mulling over the pros and cons of meeting likeminded people who mean well but kinda disturb the peace I enjoy when I’m out filming.
But then I feel bad, because I think sometimes it would be nice to collaborate.

Can’t win! lol

Some beautiful weather lately and some pretty awesome Sunsets and clouds

Testing out long exposure capabilities of the DJI Air3s and photographing the Southern Lights, all in all not too bad an image all things given.

The joys of sight and sound, how as I get older I become more and more fascinated with the simple pleasures of hearing and seeing animals and birds go about their daily lives

A.I. or A.I. that is the question….

A bit of a rambling post about BMD’s 17k Camera and the beautiful visuals Ben Saffer and Charlotte Peters created using the camera.

My Feelings about this beautiful film, winner of the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 2026, and the emotions it awoke in me.

Flying drones without the obstacle avoidance switched on can induce financial stress and pain.

Dear Santa,

The costs involved in putting together a semi-pro rig for wildlife filmmaking

In pursuit of perfection.

After so many failed attempts to find and photograph the New Zealand Falcon I can finally rest easy tonight, to say I am stoked with this find and this image (albeit not the most creative or well lit) would be a gross understatement.

The Ruru have gone….