Sunday, September 18, 2011

That's a Wrap

My 100th post!!!!

Seems fitting to end on my 100th post.

Thanks for stopping by, and I don't plan on keeping this up anymore, so...

See ya soon!

-Than

One post for fluff...

So I can hit...

World Cup

Rugby World Cup is going on now all over New Zealand, it's been a lot of fun. Here is a the big screen they set up down on the water front.
And during half-time, they have bands play...pretty sweet set-up.

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Hitting the surf

My mate Hamish, took me out surfing today at Lyall Bay. We've been trying to go for about...all of tintin, and today the waves and the sun, and most importantly, our work schedule finally cooperated. Well worth the wait.
Hamish and his quiver

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

project from a bit ago



This was a weekend project between Apes and Tintin. I wanted to build a combination of a crane, boom, and steadicam for my GoPro camera. Basically, something simple that could keep the camera pinned to one axis while moving up and down. Being simple and cheap was the goal, since it is being left in Wellington. Looking forward to building v2.0 back in the states with a better design.

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Toot Toot


Weekend off with 2 full days, so we took the ferry to Picton on the South Island for a little side trip.

Friday, September 9, 2011

Monday, August 29, 2011

UFO


Only photo chances I get are in the wee hours of the morning...

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Meeting self-portrait


I caught myself making this face in dailies the other day, and when I realized the look I was exuding, I decided to draw my emotion instead...

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Caterpillar sushi


This was from months ago...but not much time for anything recently

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Snow


For all you people enjoying summer right now, We had an "Antarctic Blast" today

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Monday, August 1, 2011

Oh...

And this is my design on the back of the hoodie - might be more recognizable after you see the movie...

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Apes Crew Gear

I had the honor of designing the Crew gear for Apes!  The movie is coming out soon!  Woowoo!

Friday, July 8, 2011

Lunch today, Tim, Ryan, and I went for a hike instead of the usual routine...got to shake it up a bit, it's been a long stretch...

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Monday, July 4, 2011

Lunch club packing on the pounds

 John
 Anders
 Ryan
I have the perfect head for this...I'm half-way there already

If you have an iPhone, "Fatbooth" is the best dollar you will ever spend in your life...

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Finally

I can catch the Tour this year!  Haven't seen it in 4 years!

Friday, July 1, 2011

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Hey, Where'd I go?

Sorry folks, final push on Apes, and not much time to update this blog...the light is at the end of the tunnel!

Saturday, June 25, 2011

I like

Saw this beautiful "old" Vespa parked outside of the Weta Miniatures Building (Weta miniature from King Kong).  I like this person...whoever you are

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Anders' GoPro Camera

Anders has been holding out on me!  He has a GoPro camera, which I want to get someday.  They shoot full HD video, are under $300, and as you can tell, are quite small.  Or maybe I have a giant hand?  Example footage

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Monday, June 20, 2011

Rainy Day Off

This week's Sunday trip got rained out...hard.  Small side trip to Mt. Victoria

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Sunday nights rock

Literally the only dinner I don't eat at work - Sunday night pizza.  While getting the hook up with free laundry machines, Modern Family, Wipeout:Australia,  and The Simpsons.  I love Sunday nights

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Nature Rules, OK? - just as long as we're on the same page

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

day trip

How could you have a picture blog about NZ and not have any out-of-focus sheep pics?

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

our day trip Guide

This is Holly, she literally met us as we parked our car, and followed/led us the entire time we walked around.  I have no idea who she actually was with, but she loved us, and we loved her!

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Castle Point

(l to r) Anders, Me, Ryan - day trip to Castle Point on Sunday...more pics to come

Saturday, June 11, 2011

This is what a ketchup bottle looks like in a restaurant in NZ, and that is what a Dan Naughton looks like in a restaurant in NZ

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

New Music Toy!



I thought I could go the months I am over here without any of my instruments, I was severely mistaken.  Within the first couple weeks, I was itching for some audio action.  I picked up this little bad boy and thought I would share a little tune...ENJOY!

Sunday, June 5, 2011

On approach

After work one night - think this was taken over more than a minute of exposure time...stars got a little blurry, as my cheap tripod is no match for Wellington's extreme wind.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Polarizing Filter test

Before I left the states, I bought a cheap Polarizing filter for my 50mm lens, and here is a comparison frame.  Pretty cool results for the price, the filter basically cuts the reflection of the sky on the water, and you can see unda-wata (technical term).