10stopphotography

Name: 10stopphotography
Address: Ringwood Street, Auckland, 0630, NZ
Telephone: +6421303691
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All photographs unless otherwise stated are my own and are Copyright Wayne Boardman. Hi my name is Wayne.
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I live on Auckland’s East coast, of New Zealand, with my very supportive wife Joanna, and Stepson Jakob. I first picked up a camera in 2012 when we emigrated to New Zealand, as a way of showcasing the beauty of what New Zealand had to offer. This quickly transpired into working with some of Auckland’s largest businesses’ Rydges Hotels, Auckland Museum and Sky City Auckland. Why did they choose me

to work with them, I understood their business requirements and was able to deliver what they required. The same will be for you and I will deliver what you require. Looking at life through a lens has really opened my eyes and mind to the vast, intricate beauty of the world we live in. Through photography I have developed a deep appreciation for nature and learned to understand and admire life’s simplicity. The act of freezing a moment in time has forever changed me, and my entire outlook on life. In 2013 I began mentoring new photographers in the form of workshops to cater for their needs and skills levels and it is always a pleasure to see them develop and grow. Living on the east coast of Auckland gives me the opportunity to shoot the beautiful coast line and Auckland city sunrises, and is close enough to head on over to the west coast to capture sunsets, although I am equally as happy shooting at large concerts or corporate events, whatever your needs the team at 10stopphotography have it covered for you. As a passionate and dedicated photographer I understand your business needs having worked throughout the world with various cooperation’s. Contact me and let’s see what business we can build together.

24/10/2024

Ah, the grand plan: Meet Gary Photoprints and Anupam Annupam at Wynyard Quarter, take some photos, and maybe, for once, only spend part of the evening sounding like we work for a camera review channel.

When we arrived, it was like someone hit “play” on a never-ending TED Talk about sensors and lenses; two hours of intense conversation later, we realised that our parking time had nearly finished.

We fired up the lights, and… let’s say what we captured should never see the light of day. But practice makes perfect, right? Or, in our case, just more excuses to meet up and chat about why we need another lens we won’t use.

So, while we regroup for round two of “less chat, more shoot,” here’s a pic of North Wharf looking pretty and not at all disappointed in us.

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07/10/2024

It looks like the Sky Tower remembered its own birthday – unlike me, who can barely track what day it is! Oh, and this is over a month late as well :-)

Auckland’s skyline is lit up in full party mode, and honestly, I’m just here for the view. Maybe if I stared at it long enough, I’d finally get better at remembering birthdays… but probably not.

I have made a few tweaks to this image. First, I have removed the cranes, although they are part of the city's growth. Second, the exposure time of the sky tower is different from the 8-second long exposure to capture all the lights, as it changed colours every 3 seconds.

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29/07/2024

The forecast promised scattered fog; Auckland has seen plenty of early morning fog for days. Perfect, I thought—time to finally capture the city from Mt. Eden, shrouded in mist. I set my alarm for the crack of dawn, 5:30 AM. One coffee later, I peered out the window, ready for a mystical morning. What did I see? Stars. Not just a few—an entire sky full of twinkling stars, with the Sky Tower glowing serenely in the distance.
But as any seasoned photographer knows, one must improvise. I headed south, convinced the fog was playing hard to get. On State Highway 1, it became clear: the clouds were high, and the sunrise would be epic. Quick change of plan—off to Westhaven! The sun rose, painting the clouds pink, and the water was so still that it mirrored the sky perfectly.
So, there are no fog shots, but I did get a stunning sunrise. It’s not a bad way to start a Sunday, even if the fog stood me up!

All images were shot on the GFX50s with the 23mm. Cranes disappeared via the magic of Photoshop 🙂

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21/07/2024

This weekend, I went on a road trip to discover Te Anga Falls in Marokopa.
You can read about it here if you wish to :-)

https://www.10stopphotography.co.nz/10stopnews/van-diesels-first-real-road-trip-rain-mud-and-waterfalls72024

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14/07/2024

Ok, a few have asked, so here goes!! Join us for an exciting Instameet and Photo Walk in Auckland Westhaven this September! Whether you’re a photography pro or love capturing beautiful moments, this event is for you. Connect with fellow enthusiasts, get inspired, and explore the stunning views of Westhaven together.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to make new friends and create unforgettable memories. Sign up now to keep updated on what is happening.

https://www.10stopphotography.co.nz/our-city-photo-walkabout

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06/07/2024

Dunedin railway station.
In an eclectic, revived Flemish Renaissance style (Renaissance Revival architecture), the station is constructed of dark basalt from Kokonga in the Strath-Taieri with lighter Oamaru stone facings, giving it the distinctive light and dark pattern familiar to many of the grander buildings of Dunedin and Christchurch. Pink granite was used for supporting pillars lining a front colonnade.

The roof was tiled in terracotta shingles from Marseilles surmounted by copper-domed cupolas. The southern end is dominated by the 37-metre clocktower visible from much of central Dunedin.

The booking hall features a mosaic floor of almost 750,000 Minton tiles. A frieze of Royal Doulton porcelain runs around the balcony above it, and the floor's design, featuring a locomotive and related symbols, can be clearly seen. The main platform is the country's longest, extending for about 500 metres.

The construction of the Dunedin railway station holds significant historical importance. The foundation stone was laid on 3 June 1904 by the Minister of Railways, Joseph Ward, in the presence of the Prime Minister, Richard Seddon. Ward, who later became the Prime Minister, officially opened the station on 12 November 1906. Remarkably, the construction was completed within budget, costing a total of £40,000.

3 images stitched together shot at 23mm on the Fujifilm GFX.

01/07/2024

Bayswater Marina is a favourite spot for capturing the Auckland city skyline. Gary at Photoprints sent me a message, and 45 minutes later, we stood on the pier chatting and putting the world to rights, as always. Whilst the sunset wasn't explosive, it's always good to get out and shoot, even if you have been a hundred times before.
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19/05/2024

Mother Nature says goodnight, bowing out gracefully for another day as the city lights illuminate the night sky.
Image taken on Tamaki Drive in Auckland New Zealand.

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11/05/2024

The chase from the West Coast to the East Coast tonight all to catch the Aurora as it is scarce for it to come this far North in New Zealand, but as it seems, the whole world is experiencing it. But the timing paid off with the Milky Way as well.

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09/05/2024

Capturing the belt of Venus at Waiake Beach with the Tor.

As the Sun rises in the east or sets in the west, sunlight reflects off the dense atmosphere in an effect called backscattering, which creates a pink band of light on the opposite horizon to the Sun, above the antisolar point. This pink band is the Belt of Venus.

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07/05/2024

Here are some interesting facts about the Auckland Harbour Bridge:

* The bridge was opened on May 30, 1959, and originally had 4 lanes. In its first year, it averaged 13,493 cars crossing daily.

* It was built for £7,516,000 (about $24 million today) by a team of 1000 workers over 4 years.

* The bridge spans 1.2 km across the Waitematā Harbour and reaches 64 meters above the water at its highest point.

* In 1969, two additional "clip-on" lanes were added to each side of the original bridge, for a total of eight lanes. These were designed by Japanese engineers and are known as the "Nippon clip-ons."

* As of 2019, about 170,000 vehicles cross the bridge daily, including over 1,000 buses, which carry 38% of people crossing during the morning peak.

* The bridge supports several utility services, including water and gas pipelines and fibre optic cables.

Before the Auckland Harbour Bridge, the North Shore was accessible only by ferry, limiting its potential for growth. However, the bridge's construction opened up new horizons, paving the way for the North Shore's expansion and population growth.

* Criticism of the bridge has included complaints that it mimics the Sydney Harbour Bridge and was built without walking, cycling, or rail facilities.

Auckland Harbour Bridge has played a crucial role in Auckland's growth and development over the past 65 years despite some early design limitations. It remains an iconic structure and a vital transportation link for the city.

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04/05/2024

May the Forth be with you.

Auckland Sky Tower presenting its lightsaber for the world to show us theirs.

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28/04/2024

Alone.
Bethells Beach, also known as Te Henga Beach, is a stunning location on Auckland's west coast that offers a picturesque setting for capturing sunsets. This large, dark sandy beach is approximately 30 km northwest of Auckland's centre and is a favourite among surfers and nature enthusiasts. Bethells Beach has been featured in various television projects, including Xena: The Warrior Princess. The beach's rugged beauty, with its iron-rich black sands and intriguing rock formations, provides a serene coastal escape ideal for sunset photography and people just wanting to watch the sunset.

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23/04/2024

April 25, 1915.
The Anzac landing on Gallipoli began at dawn on a day which became imprinted on the national consciousness of the two countries ( New Zealand and Australia).

Heroes of Gallipoli.
Evelyn Brooke.

New Zealand nurses who accompanied the New Zealand Expeditionary Force to German Samoa in August 1914. Evelyn Brooke is second from left in the back row.
Evelyn Brooke (1879-1962) was also matron on the hospital ship Maheno, which left New Zealand for Gallipoli in July 1915.
As matron, Brooke was responsible for all nursing arrangements. The male orderlies who did most of the work were trained by Brooke but remained under the command of a non-commissioned officer (the wardmaster). This system required tact, but disputes soon arose over rank. While nurses in theory ranked as officers, many male officers refused to recognise this and the women were ‘subjected to a great deal of unpleasantness’.
Brooke’s staff soon experienced the horrors of war: in August-September 1915, the Maheno made five visits to Anzac Cove at Gallipoli. In extreme heat and with bullets raking the decks, the nurses cared for the ‘poor, torn, mangled fellows’ amid the ‘horrible sickly odour’ of dysentery, disease and decay.
Brooke returned to New Zealand in January 1916 to become matron of the military hospital at Trentham. By November, she was back on a hospital ship, the Marama. The nursing work was less strenuous than on the Maheno, but enemy mines and torpedoes posed a constant threat; at least eight hospital ships were sunk during the war.
In May 1917, Brooke went to England to become matron of the New Zealand Hospital for Officers at Brighton. At the end of the year, she transferred to No. 1 New Zealand Stationary Hospital at Wisques, France. Back in New Zealand, she was matron of the military hospital at Featherston from June to December 1919 and then spent a year at Narrow Neck in Auckland before her demobilisation in 1920.
( text from https://nzhistory.govt.nz/media/photo/eg-brooke)
Lest we Forget.

Great night out with Gary from Photoprints; we even got to see a reenactment of Tuesday night Star Wars fans having lightsaber fights on the steps of the war Memorial.

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05/04/2024

Three ageing photographers, Gary Photoprints, Steve, and I strolled into a bar in Auckland, ready to settle the age-old debate: Fuji vs Sony. But, in true Auckland fashion, things weren't as simple as they seemed.
As we entered, we stumbled upon the Thursday night medicinal cannabis club meet, a crowd of folks who gave us a peculiar look. After all, three men with camera bags and tripods aren't your typical cannabis club members.
Unfazed, we ordered beers, each nursing a bottled brew that brought back memories of their glory days. We continued our heated debate, arguing that Fuji was the superior choice for photography, except when it came to bird photography - a point we begrudgingly conceded to Sony.
Great banter and whilst the images we took are not going to win any awards, interesting to see what happens in the city of sails on a Thursday night :-)

18/01/2024

Tiger and Turtle – Magic Mountain is an art installation and landmark in Duisburg, Germany, built in 2011. It was designed by Ulrich Genth and Heike Mutter. It resembles a roller coaster, but it is a walkway with stairs. Its vertical loop continues the walkway and stairs, but it is unwalkable and is blocked off. In 2013, Tiger and Turtle–Magic Mountain was ranked #6 on HuffPost's list of Most Extreme Staircases.

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07/01/2024

The first one of 2024, after a day of blue skies, big fluffy clouds, and the beaches down at Waiake full of people enjoying the summer weather and potentially the last days of holiday before work. Gary Ashton Photoprints messaged me and asked if I fancy meeting up to shoot sunset at the Tor.
We chatted more than we photographed as the grey clouds slowly drifted in, taking over the sky, but this didn't deter our efforts or dampen the spirits apart from conversations about the epic sunrises or sunsets that we both missed, akin to fishermen with the one that got away.

Good to see the pōhutukawa ( New Zealand Christmas Tree) tree still in bloom at the top of the Tor

Interesting facts about the pōhutukawa tree.

Pōhutukawa and rātā hold a prominent place in Maori mythology. Legends tell of the young Maori warrior, Tawhaki and his attempt to find help in heaven to avenge his father's death. He subsequently fell to earth; the crimson flowers represent his blood.

The most famous pōhutukawa in Maori legend is a small, wind-beaten tree clinging to the cliff face near Cape Reinga. The 800-year-old tree is reputed to guard the entrance to a sacred cave through which disembodied spirits pass on their way to the next world.

Rātā was often respected for its immense size, which provided, among other things, shelter for weary travellers.

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11/12/2023

Chasing the dawn over Rangitoto in Auckland – a mesmerizing sunrise painting the sky in hues of warmth.
Grateful for these moments of peace and quiet at the start of the day.

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