Gear Review- Kata HB-205 hiker backpack

This blog is on the kata HB-205 hiker camera backpack, which I purchased recently for my last shoot in Uganda.

I did quite alot of research and ended up choosing the kata 205 and am glad I did. It worked really well for the shoot and was the perfect size to fit in the overhead locker on the airplane. I also purchased the trolley wheels that came in handy on the massive journey from New Zealand

to Uganda. My Panasonic AG-HVX-202EN fit perfectly as well as spare batteries, microphones, and camera rain cover. I am sold on having a backpack vs. a shoulder bag as I was able to shoot with the backpack on my back and didn't worry about having to leave it on the ground as a theft temptation. It also looks discreet, and is super comfortable even fully loaded. I highly recommend the Kata HB-205 backpack and definitely feel like I made a good choice.

Photo: The Kata HB-205 hiker backpack in action: Polly Green on location shooting in Uganda- Photo by Will Clark

Moko the friendly dolphin

Yesterday we went and filmed Moko the friendly dolphin, who is a lot like Flipper. Moko was pretty amazing and I felt lucky to get to witness him first hand and capture him on video. I was wondering why Moko likes people so much. Wouldn't the underwater world be way more fun? I think I would rather be hanging out with other dolphins....

Road to heaven

Road to Heaven

I call this painting "Road to Heaven". The painting was inspired by a particular view from where I ride my bike up the East Coast of New Zealand. The painting is about crossing the boundries between earth and the spirit world and how closely the two worlds are linked. The painting is exhibited currently at Cafe Cibo in Gisborne, NZ.

I read a quote today that has to do with power. "True Power is to have the courage to just be who you are regardless of what others might think. True power is to have the courage to speak your truth without judgement or fear of being judged."