Another from the Pixel series, this time the “4” which was a great little device.

The Pixel 4

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• Date Taken2020-01-24 18:27:35
• CameraILCE-7RM3
• Camera MakeSony
• Exposure Time1/1600
• Aperture6.3
• ISO400
• Focal Length24.0 mm
• FlashOff, Did not fire
• Exposure ProgramManual
• Exposure Bias

A few years ago, I hiked the Routeburn track here on the South Island. It’s an epic trail but I didn’t release many images from that trip yet. So, let’s spend a few days fixing that. here’s a lovely stream from along the way. Nothing fancy, just lovely.

Walking the Routeburn

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• Date Taken2020-01-26 10:55:12
• CameraPixel 4
• Camera MakeGoogle
• Exposure Time1/180
• Aperture1.7
• ISO43
• Focal Length4.4 mm
• FlashOff, Did not fire
• Exposure ProgramProgram AE
• Exposure Bias

On the middle day of the hike, the fog rolled in for the entire day so it was extra moody. I didn’t mind at all because it just makes for a different kind of photo. I felt like I was in the Scottish Highlands, even though I’ve never actually been to the Scottish Highlands! That’ll be fixed soon though!

Hiking the Routeburn Track

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• Date Taken2020-01-25 13:56:32
• CameraPixel 4
• Camera MakeGoogle
• Exposure Time1/3900
• Aperture1.7
• ISO81
• Focal Length4.4 mm
• FlashOff, Did not fire
• Exposure ProgramProgram AE
• Exposure Bias

Every day during the lockdown in New Zealand, which I think only lasted about four weeks, I would go on an afternoon hike. I found myself drawn to this area again and again… these tiny little perfect pools of water… I actually took these with my mobile phone, although I don’t think most people would guess that in 100 years.

Lockdown Walk

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• Date Taken2020-04-15 12:06:44
• CameraPixel 4
• Camera MakeGoogle
• Exposure Time1/5900
• Aperture1.7
• ISO92
• Focal Length4.4 mm
• FlashOff, Did not fire
• Exposure ProgramProgram AE
• Exposure Bias

The walk to my studio is always provides a little bit of inspiration. Sometimes (like today) it’s the cherry blossoms. Other days it’s the changing color of the leaves moving through the seasons…

To the Studio

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• Date Taken2020-04-09 12:41:20
• CameraPixel 4
• Camera MakeGoogle
• Exposure Time1/850
• Aperture1.7
• ISO53
• Focal Length4.4 mm
• FlashOff, Did not fire
• Exposure ProgramProgram AE
• Exposure Bias

Looking forward to the new Google Pixel 6 arriving in the coming days… It’ll be interesting to see how the camera is on this generation. The past models have often been class leading. In fact, they have been so good that as well as sharing a bunch of images on here from each phone, an image from one of them has even made it into my Fine Art collection! Anyway, here is a pic from a misty hike along the Routeburn track last year, taken with the Pixel 4.

The Routeburn by Pixel

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• Date Taken2020-01-25 13:57:53
• CameraPixel 4
• Camera MakeGoogle
• Exposure Time1/2100
• Aperture1.7
• ISO81
• Focal Length4.4 mm
• FlashOff, Did not fire
• Exposure ProgramProgram AE
• Exposure Bias

Man, I was just looking at the metadata for this one to see where I took it exactly, and I realized it was with the Google Pixel 4 phone. Quite impressive, I must say. I could tell it was a little different because when I opened up the little “i” on SmugMug (you can do this too), I saw a little map of where I took the photo.

The Routeburn with the Google Pixel phone

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• Date Taken2020-01-26 10:58:36
• CameraPixel 4
• Camera MakeGoogle
• Exposure Time1/1400
• Aperture1.7
• ISO43
• Focal Length4.4 mm
• FlashOff, Did not fire
• Exposure ProgramProgram AE
• Exposure Bias

There’s a huge area here between Queenstown and Arrowtown with rolling hills, lakes, little streams, and tons of different trees that change color in the Autumn. (Autumn is happening now in the southern hemisphere, btw – I know that’s always confusing to all you “others” in the northern hemisphere!) – The mornings are crisp and cool but the sun comes out in the middle of the day to warm everything up and help the colors to really glow.

More Autumn Action in Queenstown

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• Date Taken2020-04-24 12:20:42
• CameraPixel 4
• Camera MakeGoogle
• Exposure Time1/3400
• Aperture1.7
• ISO77
• Focal Length4.4 mm
• FlashOff, Did not fire
• Exposure ProgramProgram AE
• Exposure Bias

Another day in Autumn means another day for a walk to a new place. I feel really lucky that all these places are just a short walk from home. One of my favorite things about New Zealand are all the various sorts of trees… and they all go through their Autumn shadings at slightly different times.

Afternoon Autumn Walks

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• Date Taken2020-04-10 16:20:26
• CameraPixel 4
• Camera MakeGoogle
• Exposure Time1/1800
• Aperture1.7
• ISO48
• Focal Length4.4 mm
• FlashOff, Did not fire
• Exposure ProgramProgram AE
• Exposure Bias