Steve Cockram
@chuffedbadger.bsky.social
Tauranga (NZ) resident.
In a world awash with filters, edits, and artificial enhancements, I choose a different path. My photography is grounded in truth — capturing people, places, and moments as they are, not as algorithms think they should be.
In a world awash with filters, edits, and artificial enhancements, I choose a different path. My photography is grounded in truth — capturing people, places, and moments as they are, not as algorithms think they should be.
Managed to get down to the Tauranga Diwali festival for a short while. I just love the colour, diversity and life of cultural events like this.
October 18, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Managed to get down to the Tauranga Diwali festival for a short while. I just love the colour, diversity and life of cultural events like this.
More from the Hot Pink Walk.
October 16, 2025 at 9:09 AM
More from the Hot Pink Walk.
Loving the colour and smiles on the Hot Pink Walk fundraiser for breast cancer support.
October 16, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Loving the colour and smiles on the Hot Pink Walk fundraiser for breast cancer support.
A great trip with some of the Lenslife team to photograph the Bay of Plenty Rally. A bit of a delay to the last stage, so the light was fading, but the rain stayed away and the team was in good spirits. Happy with the results.
October 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM
A great trip with some of the Lenslife team to photograph the Bay of Plenty Rally. A bit of a delay to the last stage, so the light was fading, but the rain stayed away and the team was in good spirits. Happy with the results.
Spent time today trying to capture birds in flight. Noticed one area which pigeons seemed to be using as a landing area. Positioned myself at the end of the runway and managed to catch this one on final approach.
October 10, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Spent time today trying to capture birds in flight. Noticed one area which pigeons seemed to be using as a landing area. Positioned myself at the end of the runway and managed to catch this one on final approach.
A wave in time, by Mark Whyte.
October 1, 2025 at 7:58 AM
A wave in time, by Mark Whyte.
New spring growth, Redwoods, Rotorua
September 29, 2025 at 8:06 AM
New spring growth, Redwoods, Rotorua
Met up with some people from the Hastings Beginners Photo Quest to try Astro Photography, but the cloud conspired against us. Making the best of the poor conditions, a bit of trial and error, some lessons learned and a whole lot of laughter with a great group of people I now consider friends.
September 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Met up with some people from the Hastings Beginners Photo Quest to try Astro Photography, but the cloud conspired against us. Making the best of the poor conditions, a bit of trial and error, some lessons learned and a whole lot of laughter with a great group of people I now consider friends.
Got up stupidly early to try and get a sunrise shot. First light of the day on the craggy range of Te Mata
September 27, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Got up stupidly early to try and get a sunrise shot. First light of the day on the craggy range of Te Mata
Golden hour at Te Mata Peak
September 27, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Golden hour at Te Mata Peak
Caught the God lights in today’s evening light.
September 27, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Caught the God lights in today’s evening light.
Sunscope, Napier
September 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Sunscope, Napier
Marine Parade viewing platform
September 26, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Marine Parade viewing platform
Pania of the reef statue
September 26, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Pania of the reef statue
Random alleyway in Napier
September 26, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Random alleyway in Napier
View from the top of Te Mata Peak
September 26, 2025 at 10:08 AM
View from the top of Te Mata Peak
From the top of Te Mata Peak
September 26, 2025 at 10:07 AM
From the top of Te Mata Peak
This Tui followed me for part of the way on my walk today, almost begging to have his photo taken.
September 17, 2025 at 3:39 AM
This Tui followed me for part of the way on my walk today, almost begging to have his photo taken.
Took this as part of a daily photo challenge being run by the photographic group I belong to. The brief was to photograph a building to show dramatic angles. Rather pleased with the outcome.
September 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Took this as part of a daily photo challenge being run by the photographic group I belong to. The brief was to photograph a building to show dramatic angles. Rather pleased with the outcome.
Matapihi Rail Bridge, a study in B&W
September 12, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Matapihi Rail Bridge, a study in B&W
Matapihi Rail Bridge
September 12, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Matapihi Rail Bridge
Like water off a swan's back.
September 12, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Like water off a swan's back.
Lunar eclipse and Blood Moon over Tauranga, New Zealand.
September 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Lunar eclipse and Blood Moon over Tauranga, New Zealand.