a book of days

May
06
body and soul

body and soul

the ebb and flow of azure depths, murmurs of the ocean's dance, my body matching its rhythm, drifting,
May
01
a change of scenery

a change of scenery

this past weekend, having the luxury of a car available exclusively for our use on the mainland, we ventured out
2 min read
Mar
30
off-island adventure

off-island adventure

Moments from the ferry from Waiheke Island into Auckland city today... Beautiful day, beautiful light.
1 min read
Mar
10
bookshelf snoopery

bookshelf snoopery

Never trust anyone whose TV is bigger than their book shelf - Emilia Clarke i am completely—and unapologetically—someone
2 min read
Mar
06
A line of trees in the snow. Minimalist photo made in Hokkaido, Japan by Leonie Wise

simplifying

I've moved my site from Wordpress to Ghost.
2 min read
Mar
01
friday morning

friday morning

the day after leap day, morning sunlight filtering through the trees, making the undersides of the boughs shine golden. long-limbed
3 min read
Feb
19
outdoor pursuits // fort stony batter

outdoor pursuits // fort stony batter

These summer days, spent outdoors, blessed by sunlight and embracing outdoor pursuits. Weekends with chores swiftly accomplished, then adventures close
2 min read
Feb
03
pīpīwharauroa // shining cuckoo

pīpīwharauroa // shining cuckoo

every spring i’m excited for the return of the pīpīwharauroa // shining cuckoo. their distinctive melody is a harbinger for
1 min read
Jan
14
[more] morning swims

[more] morning swims

i very rarely like photographs of myself—except when i’m underwater. i am certain that i have more photos
1 min read
Jan
12
morning swims

morning swims

these past few days, the tide at our place has been perfectly timed for swims at high tide before breakfast.
1 min read