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Toutouwai reading a book - photo art

Photoartistry resources - my top picks [updated...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Aside from a good dose of curiousity and willingness to explore and try things out, I can recommend the following courses, software, and hardware to anyone keen on getting into...

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Photoartistry resources - my top picks [updated...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Aside from a good dose of curiousity and willingness to explore and try things out, I can recommend the following courses, software, and hardware to anyone keen on getting into...

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A tui looking between it's legs at the photographer

Wildlife photography outtakes

Judi Lapsley Miller

A lighthearted look at the weird, wonderful, and slightly ridiculous outtakes from wildlife photography — because birds don’t always cooperate.

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Wildlife photography outtakes

Judi Lapsley Miller

A lighthearted look at the weird, wonderful, and slightly ridiculous outtakes from wildlife photography — because birds don’t always cooperate.

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tiny titipounamu fledgling perched on an angled branch

Titipounamu - deadly cute

Judi Lapsley Miller

Conservationists were shocked to find this impossibly cute and tiny bird was capable of murder.

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Titipounamu - deadly cute

Judi Lapsley Miller

Conservationists were shocked to find this impossibly cute and tiny bird was capable of murder.

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Judi holding a framed tui artwork

TinyArt - Behind the scenes

Judi Lapsley Miller

Find out how much quality framing materials we've saved from the landfill...

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TinyArt - Behind the scenes

Judi Lapsley Miller

Find out how much quality framing materials we've saved from the landfill...

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Is there a difference between science and art?

Is there a difference between science and art?

Judi Lapsley Miller

I often bump into the attitude that it's unusual to be both an artist and a scientist, but is it?

Is there a difference between science and art?

Judi Lapsley Miller

I often bump into the attitude that it's unusual to be both an artist and a scientist, but is it?

Olearia bracts

More subtle signs of spring - a photo essay

Judi Lapsley Miller

It's easy to get swept away with the in-your-face drama of yellow kōwhai filled with feasting birds, but spring brings subtle pleasures too. This week, I've swapped out my birding...

More subtle signs of spring - a photo essay

Judi Lapsley Miller

It's easy to get swept away with the in-your-face drama of yellow kōwhai filled with feasting birds, but spring brings subtle pleasures too. This week, I've swapped out my birding...

tui feasting on kowhai

Joyous signs of spring

Judi Lapsley Miller

Early signs of spring are here, and the birds are feasting on yellow kōwhai blossoms in search of delicious nectar. Enjoy these close-up photos and dream of spring.

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Joyous signs of spring

Judi Lapsley Miller

Early signs of spring are here, and the birds are feasting on yellow kōwhai blossoms in search of delicious nectar. Enjoy these close-up photos and dream of spring.

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fungi watercolour doodle

Fungi & Friends

Judi Lapsley Miller

I can't help but anthropomorphize fungi and cast them as characters - they are so full of personality.

Fungi & Friends

Judi Lapsley Miller

I can't help but anthropomorphize fungi and cast them as characters - they are so full of personality.

Ruru or morepork

How to increase the odds of a great bird photo ...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Even with the best gear, it's HARD to get a great bird photo in the forest. The light is usually low and can also be dappled with harsh highlights and...

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How to increase the odds of a great bird photo ...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Even with the best gear, it's HARD to get a great bird photo in the forest. The light is usually low and can also be dappled with harsh highlights and...

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Watercolour doodle with art supplies

Creating with a beginner's mind

Judi Lapsley Miller

From watercolour doodles to shimmering mixed-media prints, join me on a playful journey of experimenting with art supplies and new techniques.

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Creating with a beginner's mind

Judi Lapsley Miller

From watercolour doodles to shimmering mixed-media prints, join me on a playful journey of experimenting with art supplies and new techniques.

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Kaka fledgling calling

The new kākā kid on the block

Judi Lapsley Miller

A chance encounter with RB-M, one of Zealandia’s fledgling kākā, and the chaotic, charming reality of life after leaving the nest.

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The new kākā kid on the block

Judi Lapsley Miller

A chance encounter with RB-M, one of Zealandia’s fledgling kākā, and the chaotic, charming reality of life after leaving the nest.

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Kaka parent feeding chick at nestbox entrance

A sweet moment captured while kākā nestbox moni...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Mama Kākā feeds her nestling at the nestbox porthole. Earlier this week, I was checking on some kākā nestboxes at Zealandia EcoSanctuary. We do this to get an estimate of...

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A sweet moment captured while kākā nestbox moni...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Mama Kākā feeds her nestling at the nestbox porthole. Earlier this week, I was checking on some kākā nestboxes at Zealandia EcoSanctuary. We do this to get an estimate of...

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