The Poor

Yesterday I went for a wee ride. I got so knackered I almost collapsed in a heap of exhaustion when I tried getting off my bike at the gate. It was great fun. Oh, and I shot more for a new series.

For a couple of years now David has been talking about his poorly remembered childhood.

I liked the idea so much I've been tempted to steal it wholesale on numerous occasions - idea, title, style, just different subject matter. But I think that'd be a bit rude.

Ripping off a famous photographer is one thing. Ripping off a friend is another entirely.

So instead we get my "A Poorly Focussed Life".





There is good reason why my life is so poorly focussed though. I was a bit suspect about buying this camera cos it was sold 'as is where is', and being the suspicious bugger I am I suspected that meant it was knackered.

On getting it home and unwrapped, I found that it smelt of mothballs, and only the 18mm lens was knackered. "Phil Jacobs" I thought.

Now I'm thinking "rather than ruin the soft focus (as in no focus) of this lens, let's just track down one in better order".

Oh yeah, and my latest review is up, in which I completely rubbish a book. I'm becoming the consummate reviewer - never happy.

The Lake

Cos it's such a nice day, and cos I've earned my money for the day, and cos I can, I'm about to jump on the bike and go for a ride. Somewhere. Probably near water.

This water is Lake Taupo. From our Big Day Out roadtrip. Possible works for my "A Poorly Focussed Life" series.

This is also Lake Taupo. Motutere to be exact. From a moving car. By the driver.

The Spots

There are places around this city that I really like.

That give me a sense of peace.

That give me a sense of belonging.

That give me a sense of enjoyment.

Places that I really like.

These are some of those places.

Again these are from my forgotten series A Poorly Focussed Life.

The Lackadaisical

For some reason I haven't felt particularly inspired lately - either in photography or with this blog. So with that in mind here's some more shots from "A Poorly Focussed Life".