21. December 2020 13:03 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments School award 21. December 2020 13:03 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetIt is not often gets an award from school, so he is super proud when he gets a little encouragement.ShareIt is not often gets an award from school, so he is super proud when he gets a little encouragement.
16. September 2020 16:05 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Pool and Beach Photoshoot 16. September 2020 16:05 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetAt Boracay I did another shoot with some beautiful models. It was a fun shoot on the beautiful beachShareAt Boracay I did another shoot with some beautiful models. It was a fun shoot on the beautiful beach and at the hotel pool.
26. July 2020 10:07 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Gold Coast 2020 26. July 2020 10:07 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetEarly in the year we made an extended weekend trip to the Gold Coast in Queensland. Main attraction ShareEarly in the year we made an extended weekend trip to the Gold Coast in Queensland. Main attraction here was for the boys to visit Movieworld and Seaworld.
19. July 2020 13:07 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Indoor boudoir with Kateriina 19. July 2020 13:07 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetThese photo are from a workshop I did with Kateriina as a model.It was mainly studio with fixed (hotShareThese photo are from a workshop I did with Kateriina as a model.It was mainly studio with fixed (hot) lights instead of strobes which I am more used to.Advantage of the fixed lights in a workshop setting is that it is easier to see what the light is like before taking the photo as well as having multiple photographers shooting at the same time.
21. June 2020 17:03 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Aidens 10th Birthday 21. June 2020 17:03 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetAidens birthday was during the covid lock down.Fortunately we were still allowed to have a couple ofShareAidens birthday was during the covid lock down.Fortunately we were still allowed to have a couple of his school friends over for a little celebration (his school was still open anyhow).We decided to have it in the garden with a fire pit with roasted marshmellows, sparklers followed by cake.
5. March 2020 20:03 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Shooting - 800m range 5. March 2020 20:03 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetRecently I had the chance to visit the shooting range at Malabar headland with a group of friends.I ShareRecently I had the chance to visit the shooting range at Malabar headland with a group of friends.I used to do a lot of shooting in my younger days, so I was curious to see if I still had it in me.On this day we were shooting on the 800 meter range (which is a very long distance) with 7.62 NATO rounds.The distance means that you cannot see where you hit, so they have an electronic readout next to the shooter. The two circles in the middle are about 25cm in diameter at the far end.Below is the group of shots from my round.This photo gives a better idea of the distance we were shooting at (It was also a very windy day)Apparently I shot the best round of the day including the regulars... Conclusion is that, yes, still got it and I may pick it up as a regular activity some time in the future.
20. October 2019 19:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Boracay Phillipines 20. October 2019 19:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetWith Kim having a few weeks gap between jobs and badly needing a break she wanted to go somewhere reShareWith Kim having a few weeks gap between jobs and badly needing a break she wanted to go somewhere relaxing and where the water and weather would be warm.After a bit of research we settled on a week to the Phillipines to an island called Boracay.This is a small island with the most beautiful beach we have seen anywhere outside of Bora Bora (interesting that both have the name 'Bora').The boys (and adults) managed to get a mighty sunburn already on the first day.The island also has the most amazing sunsets at the beach.Also lots of activity on the beach in the evenings whereas during the day is is mostly empty.We stayed in a large resort built around a golf course. It had seven swimming pools and we spend a lot of time here relaxing with the boys and sipping cocktails.It was really nice in the evenings to sit in a bar listening to cruisy music. Most of the restaurants and bars would have live entertainers on in the evenings.One day we went on a snorkeling trip around the island. The boys are well accustomed to snorkeling now and love it. Unfortunately I didn't bring an underwater housing on the trip, but I can say that the coral reef looks to be in a good shape although a lot of the larger schools of fish and large predatory fish seems to be scarce.We also did a day trip to the main island where we went through one of the local caves. The cave was full of little bats and also had other creatures that were attracted to the bats and insects such as a snake and spiders I've never seen before.We even spotted a large hermit crab (size of a hand).We also went to a local river where there was waterfalls and also rafts for the boys to have a play with.The food in general was pretty good although we only tried a couple of local dishes (Phillipines is not famous for its food). Especially some of the seafood was really nice.The way we got around the island was on these small tricycles. There are two types, the old ones pulled by a small moterbike and then the new ones which are all electric. The government wants to have all the old ones off the roads by 2024 which is very sensible both environmentally and economically as even the locals say that they make more money on the new ones.The main road however is horrendous. In late 2018 the island was closed for 6 months to any visitors due to them sorting out a lot of issues with the sewage system. This means that they have dug up the entire road to install large pipes along with a road widening. A lot of this was still ongoing with the main road being full of holes, but given that it is such a small place it was alright to still get around.
10. October 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Karate 10. October 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetThis year the boys started doing Karate.It was something that I've always wanted do do with them, soShareThis year the boys started doing Karate.It was something that I've always wanted do do with them, so we looked around for a place where initially they could join some kids classes and then along the way I'd join as well.Initially they got their red and white stripe belts (automatically)And then later they went up for grading to get their Red belts.They love training with some of the equipment that we have at home for it.Late in the year I joined as well once the sensei established some adult classes and I have now after 20 years (I did a bit of karate back in 1998) finally received my Red belt.Even Kim has taken a couple of classes - maybe she will even grade on of these days.
1. October 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Aiden Holy Communion 1. October 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetAiden as part of his school had to do his holy communion.He looked very handsome in his little suit.Share
28. September 2015 15:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments More childhood memories 28. September 2015 15:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetHere are some more photos from my childhood in no particular order. The first ones from a New Years ShareHere are some more photos from my childhood in no particular order. The first ones from a New Years eve where we got a bit silly with the hats. These were taken at a New Years even in Kenya and before my brother got really sick, so probably around 1989/90.And here is Claus.And my mum.I was really good at shooting when I was a kid and won lots of championships. This photo is one of the few things I have from that time.This is Claus and I with our dog.Not sure which ones of these is Claus and which is me.This was taken just christmas day in the back yard of my grandma's (Mormor) house. We got the skis as a christmas present. All the fields behind her house belonged to my mothers brother Flemming.I think this may be my brother. For the first time I've noticed the photo in the background. It looks like this may be a photo of my mum with her two sisters and brother and what could be her dad Raimer in the middle.This would most likely be the new years eve where we were trapped by the snow 1978/79. We were supposed to have celebrated with the family but couldn't even get out of the house. Delicious with a glass of milk and a pie.We didn't have a lawn in the back yard. Instead we had pebbles...lots of fun shoveling them.This I think is a christmas eve dinner at my grandmas (mormor) place. My mum on the left and my uncle Flemming in the middle. Not sure who the person standing up in. It could be my grandmas brother. Possibly from around 1976/77I think it is my great grandpa (Raimer) in the middle row number two from the left. The title of the photo says that it is Christoffer (??) in the top left corner. Looking at the age of the boys this would have been taken in the 1920's.Claus dancing aeound the christmas tree and my mum and grandma (Bedstemor/Farmor).From left to Right. My grandma (On my dads side/Bedstemor/farmor), Knud Aage (My uncle/dads brother), My mum (in the foreground), My grandad (in the background), Irene (my auntie/dads sister), Grete and I assume the baby is Vinnie which means that it is likely that my mum was pregnant with Claus (born in July).This was taken at my grandparents place and after my brother got sick. He was really suffering at this point.This is one of the happiest family photos I have and the only one I have a print of.Going for a walk at Marielyst with Lott and Willy some of our german friends. Claus in the foreground and my dad on the right. I think you can just spot me in yellow pants in the background.I think this is at Lotte and Willy's summer house.Not sure if this is Claus or myself being babtised. It is my grand mother being god mother.This was taken outside our summer house in Marielyst.My brother number 2 from the top right on his school photo.Claus at daycare number 4 from the top left.Me at day care top left.
27. September 2015 18:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments My Mum as a young girl and with her siblings 27. September 2015 18:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetHere is some more old photos of my mum. This time with here brother and sisters.This first one if prShareHere is some more old photos of my mum. This time with here brother and sisters.This first one if probably one of the oldest. You can tell that the photo was shot in black and white and that the negative was later coloured (badly). It would be my mum in the middle with her two sisters Eli (the oldest on the right) and Yrsa.This is my mum in the middle with what I assume is cousins.I think it is my grandmother (Karen) holding my mum.Here is the same as the first photo, but this time without the colour.My mum and her sisters playing in the courtyard of their farmMy mum with her older sisters.Eli, Yrsa, Sonja and Flemming Kragh.Having her photo taken as a little girl.Upset about having her photo taken?My mum with her younger brother Flemming.As a liitle girlMy mum in school.From left to right...Eli, Yrsa my mum (Sonja) and Flemming.As a young girls/woman...possibly from her Konfirmation.My mum as a girl scout (no 4 from the left).It is Flemming in the middle and my mum on the right.
27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Travelling as a child 27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetWhen I was a kid we would every summer travel to Southern Europe with our caravan.Usually travellingShareWhen I was a kid we would every summer travel to Southern Europe with our caravan.Usually travelling through Swizerland or Austria ending up in Italy (Either Lido di Jesolo or the Italian Riviera). Underway we would visit old friends of my mum and dad from the time they were working in Italy.Here are some photos from that time.I just noticed the burn scar on my arm on the above photo. I think this is one of the few childhood photos where you can really see it.This was out caravan while travelling.This is our caravan with the tent up in the middle.
27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Walk to Lurline Bay 27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetThis weekend we took the kids for a walk with some friends from Maroubra to Lurline Bay.It is a niceShareThis weekend we took the kids for a walk with some friends from Maroubra to Lurline Bay.It is a nice little pleasant walk that is easy for the kids.They loved jumping between the boulders....and exploring the small rock pools.Because of the recent storms the beach was full of Blue bottles, so no playing in the sand this time around.They are nasty little creatures that will sting you badly if you touch them.This surfer was being very careful in his bare feet.
27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Lucas Birthday 27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetEarlier this month it was Lucas birthday.We didn't have a kids party for him, but we did celebrate wShareEarlier this month it was Lucas birthday.We didn't have a kids party for him, but we did celebrate with the family.We gave him a new bike for his birthday...he was stunned and didn't know what to think of it, but he loves riding it now.
27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Lego Exhibition 27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweet