people in windows : RWC 2011 auckland new zealand
It all seems so long ago. Of course if we had lost, instead of scraping home, the post mortem and mourning would be continuing. Now we have that satisfied acceptance of, - job done – move on. Also, reality has rapidly re-imposed itself in the form of an election and the impending consequences that inevitably [...]
les bleus supporters : french colour french style
During the Rugby World Cup I had fun with street portraits – particularly of French supporters. They were easy going, good natured, and colourful. New Zealand’s ever present black clothing, of which I am as guilty as anyone, became dull and oppressive, – making the simple purity of French colour all the more refreshing. These [...]
all black parade RWC : auckland street photography
I don’t think anyone anticipated a final score like 8 – 7. As feared, the French magically lifted their game, while Piri had an off day. Even so, now we have the cup, the hex is healed, – for a while. We must learn more about the French psychology of lifting your game when it [...]
les bleus : new zealand’s nightmare? RWC 2011
Fingers crossed, today is the day! I’m not as brazenly confident of winning as many others are. French flair on a good day and us on a bad day, anything could happen? We’ve experienced certainty, then failure against the French, too many times. I’m about to head downtown to photograph street scenes preceeding the 2011 [...]
maori waka and traditional dress : RWC 2011 auckland
Part of the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony involved a large flotilla of Maori waka (canoes), the most authentic display I have ever witnessed. Amongst the huge crowd, I found myself in an good position for photographing this procession, despite a woman continuously clapping in front of my lens. I didn’t have the heart to [...]
photographs of auckland : rugby world cup 2011
I headed into the city early afternoon for the Rugby World Cup 2011 opening celebrations. There were big crowds, happy people, and a great atmosphere. I wandered freely until dusk, when I found myself unable to move, crushed shoulder to shoulder, in front of one of the outdoor television screens. The three people shown here [...]
