Christopher Douglas Hunter was born in Lytham, England, 1948.  He spent his early years in post war Germany before moving with his family to New Zealand. There he attended school in Takaka, and later at Nelson College.  Hunter served with the N.Z. Army in Malaysia and South Vietnam before settling in Australia in 1972.  His serious creativity began while working as a branch line engineman with the Western Australian Government Railways in the mid 70's.  Strong ties with indigenous people and a general love of nature characterize his outlook.  He, with partner Lorena and family, reside in South Australia.