Napier B-List Outtakes

The gang atop the Craggy Range. Matt is most likely taking a photo that looks something like...


A shot of the Craggy Range Winery complex (taken from Te Mata Peak) - for some extra detail feel free to download the 10 megapixel version (compressed down to 1.4 Mb)


For those wondering... taking photos of the ceremony wasn't the easiest process. It was almost pitch black inside the winery, so most of the photos were taken at ISO3200. I was having trouble holding the 90mm lens steady at f2.8 and 1/40s so I had to adopt some amusing camera grip techniques to stablise things. The pro guy was also using a Nikon D200 (as well as a film camera) - here he is, getting in the way of my decisive moment shot: 'Study of ring going on finger with pro photographer completely in the way'.


Rachael and Dave in Napier...


...and a close up!


Mum demanded a photo of the photographer - so here is one I took on Friday

Famous Five go mad in Napier

Waitress! This one isn't cooked properly!


Perfect weather, typical of Napier (I hear)


A visit to the sunken garden...

















Compulsory game of mini-golf


Rachael and Anna examining Dave's form as he leads through the back 9


flawless technique


We stayed at Ocean Beach - the coastline was glorious...


...in both directions...


This seems like an awfully yuppie way to walk the dogs


...but this little guy didn't seem to mind





I don't usually take landscapes with the 300mm, but here it is...


The bach was a little rustic, but had plenty of character.

Secret Seven and the Craggy Range Adventure

On Sunday we went for a bit of a drive around Napier/Hastings...


Leaving Ocean Beach...


Paul's new wheels (Subaru WRX STi - I hope I have that right!)





Ocean Beach is not particularly keen on having the developers move in


Te Mata peak, viewed from the car


Hang glider launch ramps





Some fairly steep cliffs - you don't want to step back too far to get a wider angle...





Zoom in...


...and zoom out (zoom lenses have their uses!)


Stopped off for lunch to see Mr and Mrs Baxter

Paul's Kite

A fine breeze on Saturday was ideal for Paul to haul out his Kitesurfing kit...

Pre-Wedding

I didn't realise nail painting was such a rigorous process...


Anna's technique of drying by walking seemed to morph quickly into...


...drying by sitting


Some last minute sewing..


...and application of eye paint


We men were not troubled by these feminine frivolities, although there was some debate over windsor vs half-windsor and techniques pertaining to the tying thereof.


After the wedding... a game of cards to unwind

Luke and Annie's Wedding

The wedding was held at the Craggy Range Winery - a rather exclusive establishment complete with vineyards, restaurant, and lake.


Wedding Ceremony -- 13 photos click here


Photos from the Reception -- 29 photos click here

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