On Good Friday, I walked from Smith Street to Flinders Street Station in the city. A walk at a brisk pace would normally take about thirty minutes, but would take me a relaxed four hours. The warm light of the crisp, blue skied autumn morning saw me drifting amongst the puzzle of side streets and back-alleys that serve as an ever evolving canvas of infinite genius nonsense, down narrow creative havens inexplicably linked to the bohemian psyche and established culture of both Collingwood and Fitzroy. I then made my way into the city where I had some philosophical conversations with the architecture basking in the late afternoon sun. Rounding off the trip with a few idiosyncratic insights of the city and a crew of fresh, talented break-dancers who wore war-wounds on their backs and necklaces that said "dope" around their necks. They had great style and rhythm, their humour and personalities reflected their movements and they laughed often, seemingly having a great deal more fun than anyone else.

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Click here to see full collection.
 
 
 
 
Stalwarts of the American punk-rock revival, Unwritten Law crashed into town recently under the influence for the Melbourne leg of their ‘Swan Australia Tour 2011’.  Veterans of seven studio albums, numerous Top Five chart hits and years of international touring, the current band configuration of Scott Russo, Steve Morris, Pat “PK” Kim and Dylan Howard did what they had to do to satisfy the desires of the screaming legions of fans that descended on Billboard to relive their anguished 90s teen years at full volume.

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click here for full article and images.
 
 
 
Last year, I had the opportunity to sail north for two weeks from Whitianga to the Bay of Islands. The trip reinforced my love of sailing and the ocean, whilst allowing me the unique sense of freedom that only sailing can give you.

Our first port after departing the mainland was the Mercury Islands, which lie 8km off the northeast coast of the Coromandel Peninsula. It was the height of summer, the grass had been dried to a beautiful golden straw, the water was warm and crystal clear, the pohutukawas were in flower and the sky was a constant brilliant blue.

Perfection.

We stayed in this bay for 2 days, allowing some time for wandering and exploring. On the second morning a pod of bottlenose dolphins meandered into the bay, I didn't get a chance to take any photos of them as I jumped straight in the water with my snorkel and mask to say hello.

Epic.

Not many people (New Zealanders or tourists) ever make it out to The Mercury Islands. It's one of those places you have to make a conscious decision to visit, but if you enjoy isolated island paradises and have the means to get there - it's a decision well worth making.

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Click here to view full collection of images.
 
 
 
 
The most popular band in the history of reggae music, The Original Wailers emphatically proved they still have what it was they had, when they were fronted by the divine demigod and inspiration to generations of good music lovers, Bob Marley.

Warming the crowd up with a host of new original songs, The Original Wailers then slipped seamlessly into a number of old classics, sung verbatim by an appreciative audience who knew exactly how lucky they were to be catching a live set by this group of legendary musicians.

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Jimmy Cliff is a reggae legend and one of the most impressive, energetic (at 62) and charismatic performers I have ever witnessed. Perhaps most popularly known for his cover of Johnny Nash's song 'I Can See Clearly Now', he more importantly has an accomplished career (away from one really really good cover) as an original recording artist and actor. He is also a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the only musician with an active pulse to hold The Order of Merit, the highest honour bestowed by the Jamaican government for achievement in the arts and sciences.

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Click HERE for all the images from his set and a full review.
 
 
 
Some of my favourite images from Mos Def's (hip-hop legend and bonefied poetic genius) recent set at the Hot Barbeque music festival at Point Nepean, a couple hours out of Melbourne.

To view the full collection of images from the gig click HERE.

The beach-side festival in the sun was made possible by the good folks at Future Entertainment. Check their site futureentertainment.com.au and keep in their loop, as they bring us more entertaining (as their name suggests) events around Australia this summer.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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A handful of my favourite images from Electric Wire Hustle's recent gig at Melbourne's Hi-Fi bar. The ex-pat kiwi community came out in force to support the Wellingtonian three-piece as they showcased their unique style of contemporary soul at the Australasian World Music Expo.

To view the full collection of images from the gig click HERE.

Also, do yourself a favour and immediately acquaint your ears with Electric Wire Hustle's music on their website: www.electricwirehustle.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I decided to breathe some new life into a collection of images I made a while ago. Click here to view.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

- A collection of images I made whilst passing through the Waikato town of Huntly and the surrounding district.  Click here to view photo-essay.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A selection of surfing images I shot whilst living on Great Barrier Island, New Zealand. Featuring Dean Morrison of Australia and other professional and semi-professional riders from both New Zealand and Australia. View full collection here.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A day of sight seeing around Great Barrier Island with my friend Livia. Click here to view photo-essay.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In April, 2010 I held a solo exhibition on Great Barrier Island. I was exhibiting a combination of images from my recent travels in the South Island of New Zealand and images from Great Barrier itself. Click here to see more.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A series of images documenting six months worth of simple and beautiful living, in the South Island of New Zealand.  Click here to view collection.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Whilst regularly wandering the windswept panorama of Wharariki, I became completely enamoured with these beautiful, naturally occuring formations and fascinated with the ephemeral nature of them. Often returning the next day to find a completely new landscape, crafted by the tireless West Coast winds. Click here to view.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
When I met Helen I told her I was a photographer and she said she was interested in learning a few of the basics. So I offered to show her the photographic fundamentals and the next day we went for an autumnal stroll and had a laugh and we both made some images, was super fun.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
An abstract exploration into grey.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A series of images made whilst wandering the streets of downtown Wellington.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A series of images I made whilst photo-documenting the start and (almost finish) of my friend Jaimie's 56 hour tattoo marathon. She was lucky enough to have two internationally renowned and highly respected tattoo artists collaborate on her piece: Inia Taylor (founder and owner of Moko Ink) and Xed le Head. It was a genuine privilege to have the opportunity to observe and shoot these two creatives at work and can only hope these photographs do their unique talent justice.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
That is nota love shop and neither is this.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Click here to view gallery.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
My fellow photographer friend Mario Greller and I recently viewed a 'Siren' performance. We both took our cameras and took the opportunity to make some images. The ambient lights were turned on for the majority of the performance, so we only had a small window of darkness to experiment in. Interesting, the differences in our photographs.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A series of images made whilst enjoying the sunsets on west coast beaches: Bethells, O'Neils and Piha.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I sat on the window sill of my old apartment in North Melbourne for a few days watching the world go by making these images. Nineteen highly voyeuristic, arguably inconsequential moments of history. More questions are raised than answers supplied. Every image is a story. Who are they? Where are they going? What are they holding? What are they thinking?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Greg Smith is a talented artist with many strings to his bow. These images were for an unrelated NO Magazine interview, the photo of him sitting on the ground against the side of a police car always makes me laugh. Click here to my read interview.