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.
The International Buskers Day Out in Tauranga. #photography
January 31, 2026 at 1:21 PM
The International Buskers Day Out in Tauranga. #photography
Crop dusted. Caught this worker at our local community garden.
January 25, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Crop dusted. Caught this worker at our local community garden.
Frame within a frame, within a frame, within a frame… I had photographed this bridge previously, but was unhappy with the view angle across the bridge, so I returned today with the goal of improving the aesthetic of the image. Much happier with this effort.
January 25, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Frame within a frame, within a frame, within a frame… I had photographed this bridge previously, but was unhappy with the view angle across the bridge, so I returned today with the goal of improving the aesthetic of the image. Much happier with this effort.
A view through concentric arches at the Victoria Gold Battery in the Karangahake Gorge. #Photography #NewZealand #Waikino
January 24, 2026 at 3:58 PM
A view through concentric arches at the Victoria Gold Battery in the Karangahake Gorge. #Photography #NewZealand #Waikino
Caught this interaction at my bird feeder, looks like someone is getting told off. #Photography #NewZealand
January 24, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Caught this interaction at my bird feeder, looks like someone is getting told off. #Photography #NewZealand
I am pleased to announce that I have launched the first few modules in my Digital Photography course for beginners. Head over to www.chuffedbadger.co.nz for details and to download the free course overview and bonus module on the things I wish I knew before I bought my first camera. #Photography
January 24, 2026 at 3:44 PM
I am pleased to announce that I have launched the first few modules in my Digital Photography course for beginners. Head over to www.chuffedbadger.co.nz for details and to download the free course overview and bonus module on the things I wish I knew before I bought my first camera. #Photography
I was trying to get a Tui feeding on the flowers, but the bird wasn’t cooperating. Had to settle for this instead. #photography #NewZealand
January 24, 2026 at 3:35 PM
I was trying to get a Tui feeding on the flowers, but the bird wasn’t cooperating. Had to settle for this instead. #photography #NewZealand
Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk…
January 24, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk…
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