http://just4nz.gfxartist.com/profile Copyright 2000-2008 GFXartist network / Brothersinart http://www.gfxartist.com http://images.gfxartist.com/gfx/GFXartist_64.png support@gfxartist.com en-us GFXartist Engine 1.0 0 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:44:29 EST just4nz Photography / Nature It's a tough neighbourhood beyond the dark, tagged walls of the tunnel. Spike was brave for his size, however, the dire warnings his Mother preached with such lucid relish about life beyond did not prepare him for his interlude with this mutant! Location: Tauranga, New Zealand... http://just4nz.gfxartist.com/artworks/147658 just4nz Photography / Nature Tranquil and cool, saphire water illuminated by late afternoon sun captured my imagination with thoughts of trophy trout sucking morsels falling from the trees to the restless surface below. Photographed off the beaten track near Huka Falls whilst Maridol and I made our way to Kiritau for... http://just4nz.gfxartist.com/artworks/147479 just4nz Photography / Nature Well folks, been a while since I submitted any photographs but this one seemed apt for a new entry. Taken among the wonderfully scented Jasmine that borders the back of my home, I dedicate this work to my wife Maridol whom you may know as   coladelight and who will be joining me... http://just4nz.gfxartist.com/artworks/143698 just4nz Photography / Nature Captured within moments of unfolding it's rainbow of colour to the world, this gorgeous butterfly mesmerized both Maridol and I as we headed off for a little afternoon delight. Normally I would not post a collage but such beauty deserves nothing short of absolute exposure! Location:... http://just4nz.gfxartist.com/artworks/124519 just4nz Photography / Nature Taken during my short jaunt to the US, this moment captures the geese as they fly North, convinced that Spring has returned after their Summer vacation in the warmer South. What they didn't expect was the severe weather they were flying into which saw the temperature plummet to a rather... http://just4nz.gfxartist.com/artworks/123677 just4nz Photography / Nature Seems we all have bridges to cross sometimes in our lives, no matter how small and insignificant we may seem to others and ourselves. I had my own bridge to cross just recently, a short one from New Zealand to Japan... didn't find a bridge but this Kiwi did find his wings. Thanks to... http://just4nz.gfxartist.com/artworks/122841 just4nz Photography / Nature A few days back, there seemed to be a fungal theme spreading through the galleries of GFX, led by both Carlos with Mushroom and Maridol with Who Framed Morty Mushroom ...With that in mind, I created this edition as a dedication to that genré and in honour of Carlos' (  ... http://just4nz.gfxartist.com/artworks/118627 just4nz Photography / Nature A gorgeous dusk vista whose colours are enhanced to this rich Autumn gold by the many small fires burning in the rice fields below. Taken from atop Mt Samat in Bataan, home to a memorial cross commemorating the valiant efforts of the Filipino soldiers during WWII... a breath taking place which I... http://just4nz.gfxartist.com/artworks/118342 just4nz Photo Manipulation / Uncategorized My favourite from a foray into glamour photography some time ago. Original images were not particularly good however this pose and a little work has left a very beautiful and enchanting image. Software: PhotoFiltre Camera: Ricoh FF-7D http://just4nz.gfxartist.com/artworks/117860 just4nz Painting / Abstract One of a series of two pieces rendered in PhotoFiltre's very basic painting engine and my second attempt utilizing software as an art medium. Layered with complex meaning and emotion this image is very dear to myself and my lady whom I created it for. The eyes are representations of... http://just4nz.gfxartist.com/artworks/117309 just4nz Photography / Still life This perfect golden sunset was captured around 15 years ago from the side of Mt Maunganui a 232 metre lava dome of rhyolite formed over 4.3 million years ago and connected to the mainland by a tombolo formed around 6000 years ago. Overlooking the entrance to Tauranga Harbour and across to... http://just4nz.gfxartist.com/artworks/116933 just4nz Photography / Figure Fishing together since we were 9 years old, our friendship and passion for land based salt water and fly fishing has continued for 26 years - James, this is a tribute to us and the countless moments we've shared wetting a line in silent expectation under the glow of a golden Kiwi dawn.... http://just4nz.gfxartist.com/artworks/116090 just4nz Photography / Figure Taken atop a foot bridge somewhere in downtown Osaka around dusk... I have this habit of stopping to observe people for short or long moments, guess my inner sociologist sneaks out on occasion. I am pleased wih the way a long exposure has left a flurry of colour and motion dappling and... http://just4nz.gfxartist.com/artworks/116014 just4nz Photography / Architecture Superb reflections ricochet from the highly polished windows of the Hep Five shopping complex on an overcast afternoon. At the buidings pinnacle a ferris wheel offering magnificent panoramic views looms ominously. Location: Osaka, Japan Camera: Epson C900Z Software: PhotoFiltre http://just4nz.gfxartist.com/artworks/115826 just4nz Photography / Architecture Balmy summer night in Dotombori, Osaka... A rainbow of light melts into a seemingly infinitesimal corridor of skyscrapers. Goreous to the viewer and an electricity suppliers dream! Location: Osaka, Japan Camera: Aosta DA5091 Software: PhotoFiltre http://just4nz.gfxartist.com/artworks/115658