NEW ZEALAND

THE SHOTS THAT WERE SUPPOSED TO BE IN THE LAST NEW ZEALAND POST...

NEW ZEALAND

Back in New Zealand... I LOVE this place.

Wanaka has changed alot since my first trip here in 1994. The downtown big air/ ripcurl heli has come and gone, and now may be here again.. But will never be the same as the parking lot at BARROWS. If you know what Barrows was, then you know what I am talking about.
Anyway, here are a few from the past week adventures...

Queenstown, Wanaka, Milford Sound, Cardrona, Snowpark, South Island Scenic Route, sheep, windy roads, and pies........

Scotty Shaw is one of the best handplanters in the world

Pat Bridges - Editor of Snowboarder Magazine said this inprint a couple years ago. If you have seen Scotts' plethora of handplant tricks, you would have to agree. I on the other hand think he has one of the best POWDER turns in the world... so... I guess he is a really damn good snowboarder. I was going to show a bunch of images of him Jumpin... but that will have to be another post. Wait.... If he is that good at HANDPLANTING, POW, AND JUMPING.... Why is he not getting paid by a bunch of people? Simple answer is... Scott rides because its fun!

--- Although I am sure he would love a big pay cheque for doing it.

Many would say he is one of the most Under-rated snowboarders in the world... So. You do the math. He has a list of "best of's"....

How to feel COLD on a HOT summer day

Shin doing his best to make this snow look deep.. Snorkel anyone?

Skye so deep he could use some scuba... You cannot tell, but this turn is on a Noboard... Yes. FUN

Just think about some deep blower interior POW!
Happy Summer everyone!

Treehouse Ewok Village style..

Somewhere up the Squamish Valley is a beautiful piece of land with an amazing view. Actually the views up the Squamish Valley are all quite amazing...
This spot though, is very unique. Working most of the time alone, and some of the time with the help of a few friends lured with cold beverages and big smiles.... This particular land owner is doing something different.

Posted up above his solar-powered, live in Airstream trailer is a huge hillside filled with tall giants. Last summer a few of these giants started to be transformed. The plan will be completed in time, but slowly is becoming a site from old movies... Ewok Village...

Walking paths from a steep bank, out to platforms in the trees, complete with staircases, a bathroom, cooking area... Yes..

Of course these things are not completed yet. The masterplan is not quite worked out.. But as you can see - It IS underway.

So.. How do you feel about sleeping in a treehouse swaying in the wind 50 feet in the air with a million dollar view???

I'll let you know when I get to try it out!
Jeff

Tj Schneider

TJ and Kitty

So its been almost 2 seasons since I was able to get out and shot shred shots with TJ. He has been so busy traveling the world, somehow our paths have not crossed. I was finally able to connect with him a couple weeks ago on his way up to coach at Camp of Champions. He stopped by my place to do a few portraits, and brought along his dog Kitty.
Its good catching up with old friends... funny when some of them live so close but everyones timelines are so different.

Tj is a talented man - check his board graphics, tshirt designs, art and photography... not to mention the countless side projects. Most people will have no problems finding out anything on TJ. His life is an open book... blogging it up, or making himself available on one of the numerous websites out there.

So.. to be different I just pulled some random interview questions from the intronet.. sent them to TJ and said I was blogging....He was back to me faster than flys on .... well, you know.

Jeff: If you could meet anyone in the world dead or alive who would it be and what would say to them?
TJS: Egon Schiele , id say hey whats up and then we would chat for a while.

If you were a cookie, which would you be?
snickerdoodle.

What the longest you’ve gone without a shower is?
I went a good 10 days last summer when we were hanging in the woods with airblaster.

What is your favourite colour of socks to wear?
white , but i do like to wear black dress socks , they feel nice.

Do you wear boxers or briefs?
briefs.

If you were an animal, what would you be?
probably a bat.

Do you prefer Coca Cola or Pepsi?
coke but i like pepsi slurpees.

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three items would you take with you?
paper water colors and some magazines.

What band could you listen to on repeat all day?
kind of like spitting.

...for more info on TJ you can go to SNOWBOARD REALMS for his video project, or to TJ'S WEBSITE where you can see his art, photographs, and all the good stuff.

Things that make loud noises, and bright flashes are cool.

HAPPY CANADA DAY PEOPLE!!!!

AND HAPPY 4TH OF JULY TO ALL THE YANKS!
Jeff

A day at the beach

Yes, a great Sunday. Went for a hike, swam across a lake.. sat in the sun. Everything was all good till a gust of wind lifted off our floaters, and wham... things go bad. I hopped across some rocks, tore off my hat and sunglasses, and proceeded to slam my toe into gnarly sharp rocks. no more toenail, and alot of skin gone. ouch.
Home now, beer in hand.... foot throbbing...
Jeff

With winter ending, it was time for a break to somewhere warm and sunny. So.... headed over to Hawaii for some "work". Spent 8 days touring around Oahu, exploring beaches, trails, some snorkeling, a couple of dives, and worked on getting "tanned". Or - as any redheads know means I worked on staying out of the sun as much as I could in between small stints of burning.

My wife Jamie managed lots of tanning time, while I hid from sun or went snorkelling.

Truck in Haleiwa..

Hand painted VW bus in Haleiwa..

Sick old Woody......

Mmmmm, Shaved Ice.....

Pearl Harbor Aircraft carrier... so HUGE!

I need a water housing... and I need to go Diving more.....
Jeff

Editing is fun times.

Yup, I am a slacker this year. I have made 1 submission so far - and currently "JUST" finished my taxes. Now I am back on the retina burnout to edit, name, and sort images for the upcoming magazine submissions. I forget the images I take sometimes. More often than not, I miss the "one" till i have looked it over 10x and think I have nothing to show for the season of work.

Here is one of those "ones" I really like.

Here is Endeavor Snowboards and 8 Mile lifer' Johnny Lyall - steppin down a classic backcountry booter in beautiful BC.
Style for miles.

In other news, pulled from the8 mile bloggers TwS filmer Joe Carlino

is in the market for a new girlfriend. Ladies... click that link.

That is all for now.
Anyone reading this?
Jeff

Some of my CANON Gear for sale.

Anyone looking for some new (used) Canon camera gear?

I've got the following up for grabs:

Canon 45mm 2.8 Tilt Shift, as new condition with lens hood, box, manuals, and un-filled warranty card. $1100 CAN$$$

Canon 300.. 2.8 non-IS, this optics on this lens are great, no scuffs or scratches at all. The body has wear in all the key use spots, around the collar, and has been used. Could use a couple new mini screws for the lock mounts of the Lens Hood, but not necessary. Also comes with a Lowepro Soft Lens Case. - $2000.00 CAN$$

Canon Eos 1D mrk 2 body, with 3 aftermarket batteries, and 1 BRAND NEW CANON battery only been charges 1 time. Camera has the usual wear spots from use and being in a backpack. The upper LCD backlight screen light does not work -( screen readout is fine, but the orange glow light does not) only an issue at Night, I just use a headlamp when i was shooting in the dark - $1250.00 CAN$$$

Canon 540 EZ Speedlight flash - $125.00 CAN$$$

Images on request.
More to come..
Jeff

So you want a print huh?... well then...

OK, so here is the deal. I am one of the "finalists" for the Nissan CUBE event - basically 50 people out of 500 will win a car. I need your help at a chance to win sooooooo...
Please go to http://tinyurl.com/patterCUBE and click on the "Register" button. it takes just a minute to complete. Then click the "vote" tab in the top right above my Canvas. There is only a few days left, and you can vote once per day. So where does the free print come in???? Well, after you register and vote, send me an email and let me know you did.. - each time, so I know who's voting!
Then, if I win the car, you can pick a shot from my website and voila' I'll print you up a photo for your own! NO, not a poster size.. I am not rich.

So anyway, I am not sure even if I will win, but if you have the time and want to help me try I would be stoked!

Thanks
Jeff

Winter Camping in Alaska

OK, so I have been home almost a week now. Sorry its taken some time to get this up and going - been busy catching up with real life.

Anyway, 10 days in a tent for me..

Some longer like Mr.Pendygrasse here who spent 28 days in at camp.

It was pretty epic learning how to Splitboard in Alaska, with Jonaven Moore, Scott Newsome, Jeremy Jones, and Travis Rice. Wow, what a crew.

Here is a shot of Gary getting set up to film a line across the valley in a zone the crew from Canada named "Boris Basin" after our old friend GT.

Amazing views up there.......

More to come...
Enjoy.
Jeff

Really, its easy.. you register in 1 minute, click the "vote" link in the top right and bingo.. you help me out.. so
To give a little back. Search for my canvas under screen name pattersonimages.

If you do register.. please vote once per day all week.
Send me an email each time you vote ( so I can track the numbers going up!), and if I win a car, I will make a print for each and everyone of you who helped me out!

Its really that easy!

Thanks to you all
Jeff

vote here

HYPERCUBE - JEFF PATTERSON

Alaska Camping / Splitboarding Mission

TGR/Deeper... Some of the crew were in for 28 days straight.
Camping in crazy weather.. hiking / splitboarding insane lines in Alaska.. Deep in the national park.

It was epic.

I am selling my truck, and sled.

Email me if your looking for a 2003 Toyota Tundra access cab, or a 2009 Rev 800 Ski-Doo