MARK BRIMBLECOMBE

Past: Mark moved from Auckland to Whanganui 10 years ago, at the same time beginning a new career as a full- time professional photographer. Before then he had pursued academia, teaching in Papua New Guinea for six years, and completing a PhD in philosophical theology at Auckland University. Photography has been a passion since the late 1970s. His wife Duanghathai is from Thailand and they were married there a couple of years ago. Present: Most of Mark’s days are spent taking photos of houses for real estate marketing in Whanganui, and doing commercial and portrait photography. He is also active in the local camera club and in teaching photography. A favourite spot for photographs is Tongariro National Park, just a couple of hours’ drive away from home and where the gods are always putting on a light show for the camera. Mark took the photographs for Carry on Cortina on page 152 of this issue, catching up with the Rowe family of Rongotea and their prized 1966 Mark 1 Cortina estate. Future: Mark plans to make regular trips back to Thailand – and will probably live there one day. He says the place is a paradise for photographers. Check out more of Mark’s eye- catching work at markbrimblecombe.com