NZPhotographer Issue 46, August 2021
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I bought my first digital camera in 2003 and now use a Nikon Z6<br />
mirrorless with a variety of lenses. I enjoy both capturing images<br />
and processing them on the computer for a variety of uses. I have<br />
been a member of Whanganui Camera Club for 20+ years and<br />
appreciate the interaction with members who have an incredible<br />
range of interests, creativity and technical expertise. I particularly<br />
enjoy photographing nature, activities around Whanganui, and<br />
assisting newer members with basic understanding of their cameras.<br />
TARAPURUHI<br />
Toutouwai, Hihi, and Tieke have all been successfully relocated in Bushy<br />
Park Tarapuruhi bird sanctuary near Whanganui. After volunteer duties<br />
I explore the bush and wetlands. Capturing images in the dense, dark<br />
bush is a challenge. I use only natural light so with my 400mm, F6 Sigma<br />
lens I sometimes need to use 4000 ISO.<br />
The Hihi gather around the sugar-water stations and the Toutouwai wait<br />
nearby as I scratch leaf matter to disturb insects. The raucous Tieke are<br />
more elusive. The Kereru often swoosh around in the sunlight so I just need<br />
a fast shutter speed to capture them.<br />
Local Iwi - Ngā Rauru Kiitahi, gifted the name ‘Tarapuruhi’ meaning -<br />
‘Place of abundant birdlife’.
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