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Capture: Tribute - Dr Chris Ward

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  • Chris Waugh,

    I had been missing ChrisW's beautiful photographs. Such sad news.

    Wellington • Since Jan 2007 • 2401 posts Report

  • Nora Leggs,

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    Many thanks to Chris’ family and to Philip Wilkie for posting this here. I was really saddened to hear about Chris’ death, I enjoyed his photos and his comments on those so much. I’ll look through later and mention some of the pictures I loved the most. Best wishes to Chris’ family and friends.

    Auckland • Since Dec 2011 • 2700 posts Report

  • Chris Waugh,

    I loved Chris' chronicling of the riverbank life. For example. Or this.

    Wellington • Since Jan 2007 • 2401 posts Report

  • JacksonP, in reply to Chris Waugh,

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    I loved Chris’ chronicling of the riverbank life. For example. Or this.

    Great series of images on those pages. Thanks Chris.

    I spent last weekend in Gisborne, which is where Chris lived, and thought I’d post a few from there. I’ve been down that way three times this year, and it is a truly beautiful part of the world.

    First three from Anaura Bay, about an hour north of Gisborne.

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report

  • JacksonP,

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    And couple from the wharf at Tologa bay.

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report

  • Nora Leggs,

    So, these were the first of his pictures I noticed – something about the combination of crisp clear light and the unusual framing…. and the commentary.
    spidery engineering

    and these two


    then an endless parade of pictures of the riverbank, the walnut tree, the grapevine, the local bird and rat life.

    I'll pick out some more tomorrow.

    Auckland • Since Dec 2011 • 2700 posts Report

  • Nora Leggs, in reply to JacksonP,

    Anaura Bay

    that bottom one, what a moment : )

    Auckland • Since Dec 2011 • 2700 posts Report

  • Ian Dalziel,

    Very sad to hear of ChrisW's death - his pictures (and comments) here always conveyed a love of, and engagement with, his surroundings, the land, its occupants and the environment.

    Christchurch • Since Dec 2006 • 7953 posts Report

  • Sacha,

    that's a beautiful tribute. thank you

    Ak • Since May 2008 • 19745 posts Report

  • JacksonP, in reply to Nora Leggs,

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    Walk bridge, Waioeka gorge.

    And mists further through the gorge.

    spidery engineering

    and these two

    I loved those too.

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report

  • Joe Wylie,

    Last time I was at Pt Chevalier Beach, the tide was out, the pohutukawa had finished flowering, the sky was boring - so I had to liven it up a bit.

    http://d3nd7i493f0o21.cloudfront.net/assets/upload/245005/1932002706/DSC05532.JPG
    So sad to know that ChrisW won't be back. Thanks for the great tribute.

    flat earth • Since Jan 2007 • 4593 posts Report

  • Nora Leggs, in reply to JacksonP,

    And mists

    knew I saw similar but different while scrolling through Chris' pics

    Auckland • Since Dec 2011 • 2700 posts Report

  • JacksonP, in reply to Nora Leggs,

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    Waka on Whakatane river, from same trip as above.

    knew I saw similar but different while scrolling through Chris’ pics

    Wow. Well spotted.

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report

  • Hebe,

    I am also saddened by ChrisW not being around here, and I have missed him. I loved his river life pictures and many others. Once I got through thinking he was also Chris Waugh, I saw a patient and generous photographer with a love of place and people. He taught me a lot.

    Christchurch • Since May 2011 • 2899 posts Report

  • Russell Brown,

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    I've been pretty urban lately, but here's the United Nations.

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 22850 posts Report

  • Nora Leggs,

    that walnut tree…… I’ll have to see if I can find the cake picture…. (you'll hae to scroll down on these pages to hit the walnut tree)

    moonlit

    combination walnut tree and cormorants

    the cake

    Auckland • Since Dec 2011 • 2700 posts Report

  • JacksonP, in reply to Russell Brown,

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    I’ve been pretty urban lately, but here’s the United Nations.

    You reminded me of the ‘Non-violence’ sculpture outside the UN building.

    Photographed here with keen young man in 1993.

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report

  • Russell Brown, in reply to JacksonP,

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    And then there's this one ...

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 22850 posts Report

  • Russell Brown,

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    And this one!

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 22850 posts Report

  • Russell Brown,

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    And from this morning's quaxing ride. He scored in the corner.

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 22850 posts Report

  • Lilith __,

    I was very sad to hear of ChrisW's passing. I loved his pictures, and particularly his way of always finding new things in his familiar garden and riverbank. Careful observation brings great rewards!

    Dunedin • Since Jul 2010 • 3895 posts Report

  • Lilith __,

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    I was staying in downtown Auckland recently and was suffering my usual insomnia. So I spent a lot of time looking out the windows of my hostel, and trying to photograph what I saw.

    Different exposures changed the mood.

    Dunedin • Since Jul 2010 • 3895 posts Report

  • Lilith __,

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    I used to live in downtown Chch, which was at that time largely late-19thC brick: soft, elaborate, and gently decaying. This shiny, hard-edged style is probably what central Chch will look like when rebuilt.

    Dunedin • Since Jul 2010 • 3895 posts Report

  • JacksonP,

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    In the garden with a flash.

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report

  • Lilith __,

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    I had a splendid morning in the Auckland Botanic Gardens last week and found one of the harakeke bushes had this charming modification.

    Dunedin • Since Jul 2010 • 3895 posts Report

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