I'm sure you've all heard about the massive earthquake that quite literally shook Nepal and where we live. We weren't hit quite as bad as Nepal which has been left devastated by the quake. A huge 6.9 magnitude aftershock hit it today afternoon. I can't help but empathise with the people there and the thousands…

Sometime last month our department went out on a picnic. It was kind of a farewell picnic for one of the best teachers we've ever had so it was bitter-sweet. While there we met this old lady who was looking after her cattle. She seemed really friendly so I asked if I could take a…

I'll be away next week with no access to the internet so you won't be hearing from me for a while. On the plus side we're going trekking to a place I've heard a lot about. From the pictures I've seen it looks amazing. I hope and pray that the weather is good. This is…

Last year I spent a considerable amount of time photographing lizards. Not just any lizards - Oriental Garden Lizards. I really enjoy photographing them. Even watching them is interesting. You can get really close if you're careful not to spook them. With all the new construction sites and the massive destruction of vegetation here I…

A friend of mine is directing a short film and when she asked if I wanted to visit the set and meet the people involved I just had to say "YES!". I visited the set a couple of times and had a great time interacting with the cast and crew. They're a really talented bunch…