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Our first night in New Zealand was at Akaroa and we decided that we would shoot our first sunset and grab dinner afterwards. What we didn't realise was that they had daylight savings in New Zealand and it doesn't get dark until after 9pm. Consequently all the restaurants were closed by the time we finished shooting but we did finally find a Thai restaurant open and the food was absolutely delicious! We definitely slept well that night - full tummies, gorgeous sunset and a long day of travelling.
I don't have enough words to describe how amazing these boulders are. I felt some sort of connection to them, I can't explain it but I just wanted to touch them to feel their energy. Luckily for me my friend and I were the only ones on the beach - we didn't get the sunrise we were after but we still came away with lovely shots and great memories.
NZ 54 The Church of the Good Shepherd
The Church of the Good Shepherd has become a huge tourist attraction in Lake Tekapo. Busloads of tourists come here every day so its nearly impossible to get a shot of this gorgeous little church without tourists walking into your shot. I was really really lucky to get this shot and couldnt wait to process it when I got home. I really love the moody sky and the yellow grasses in the foreground. I think its a little different to the usual shots that you see here with blue skies and a gorgeous blue lake behind it. What do you think?
Te Anau took me by surprise . From what I had read its just a stopover before you head to Milford sound and that there isn't much there but I just loved it. Yes its only small but it has the prettiest lake and some really nice restaurants. We stayed 8 km's outside of Te Anau at a place called Sou'West cottages. The people who own can not do enough to help you so if you are ever looking for a spot to stay I would recommend this little gem.
We had so many rainy days on our recent trip to NZ and this was one of them. it was blowing an absolute gale and it was COLD. the only way to get a good shot here was to get 2 shots and blend them so that I could get some sort of smoothness in the water yet keep the texture in the clouds.
I don't have enough words to describe how amazing these boulders are. I felt some sort of connection to them, I can't explain it but I just wanted to touch them to feel their energy. Luckily for me my friend and I were the only ones on the beach - we didn't get the sunrise we were after but we still came away with lovely shots and great memories. https://www.moerakiboulders.com/
A stunning dawn in the very pretty little town of Akaroa in New Zealand. If you ever get the chance to visit New Zealand pop Akaroa on your must do list, you won't be disappointed.
A Stunning way to wake up on Milford Sound. Not the perfect reflection but still oh so gorgeous.
After a rainy afternoon the sun decided to pop its head through the clouds t o give off this stunning light. "Faith" is a gorgeous sailing boat that proudly calls Lake Te Anau home. Faith, a 19.7m motor sailer built from teak, oak and mahogany, moored at the historic wharf in Lake Te Anau, Fiordland. This is one of the last vessels designed by the great Alfred Mylne of Glasgow, built in 1935. http://www.faith-in-fiordland.com/
I just loved photographing this jetty in Akaroa, it was full of character with its cute little shed at the end.
Oh how I wanted to stay longer in the Catlins and explore what the area had to offer but alas my visit this time was so very brief. I did get to see this stunning falls. They are only an easy 10 minute walk from the car park and they were absolutely beautiful. Catlins - I will definitely be back and I will stay MUCH longer. Purakaunui Falls, the most photographed New Zealand waterfall, is located in the heart of the Catlins Forest Park. Easy walk to the waterfall's lookout and unique beauty make this falls one of the best places to visit with your family, and it’s included into New Zealand Must See Waterfalls list.
This old jetty is now closed to the public as its quite unsafe but in its heyday it was a lifeline for the local timber industry.
NZ 60 Church of the Good Shepherd 2
This stunning little church has everything going for it - its flanked by stunning mountains and surrounded by the most beautiful lake - no wonder millions flock here every year.
It was about to teem down with rain at any minute but I wanted to capture the stunning colour of the water at Falls Creek on the way back from Milford Sound
Te Anau took me by surprise . From what I had read its just a stopover before you head to Milford sound and that there isn't much there but I just loved it. Yes its only small but it has the prettiest lake and some really nice restaurants. We stayed 8 km's outside of Te Anau at a place called Sou'West cottages. The people who own can not do enough to help you so if you are ever looking for a spot to stay I would recommend this little gem. This morning began as a rainy morning but by the time I got out of the car the rain had begun to clear. Even though the sun wasn't shining yet I was happy to be out enjoying the calm and serenity.
How can you come to Wanaka and NOT take a shot of the infamous tree. I must admit that I didn't spend too much time here as it was crawling with tourists and it was raining! The story is that it started out as a fence post about 80 years ago, and sprouted into a photogenically crooked tree that, depending on the lake level, can be walked out to or is surrounded by water. With a backdrop of the mountains of Mt Aspiring National Park, and in the foreground the clear blue waters of the lake, it's an irresistible focal point for any snapper eager to capture some of that outstanding natural beauty. https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/destinations/nz/98168632/world-famous-in-new-zealand-that-wanaka-tree-wanaka
The Remarkables in all their glory in mist and rain. The Remarkables are a mountain range and skifield in Otago in the South Island of New Zealand. ... The mountains were named The Remarkables by Alexander Garvie in 1857-58, allegedly because they are one of only two mountain ranges in the world which run directly north to south.
When we first arrived in Akaroa we were facinated by the stunning yellow plant that was growing all over the mountains. When we inquired about it we were told it was a dreaded weed called Gorse. It subsequently was everywhere on our travels throughout the South Island. it may be a terrible weed but it was is a sight to behold! https://www.hedgecutter.co.nz/tips-advice/facts-about-gorse-in-new-zealand/
Lake Tekapo in the rain - just as stunning and what about that colour! Oh so pretty don't you agree?
A Stunning way to wake up on Milford Sound. Not the perfect reflection but still oh so gorgeous.
Te Anau took me by surprise . From what I had read its just a stopover before you head to Milford sound and that there isn't much there but I just loved it. Yes its only small but it has the prettiest lake and some really nice restaurants. We stayed 8 km's outside of Te Anau at a place called Sou'West cottages. The people who own can not do enough to help you so if you are ever looking for a spot to stay I would recommend this little gem. This particular morning the rain clouds disappeared just before sunrise and I was rewarded for heading out on what I thought was going to go a gloomy morning. But the New Zealand weather is very unpredictable and can change in a heartbeat. :)
How can you come to Wanaka and NOT take a shot of the infamous tree. I must admit that I didn't spend too much time here as it was crawling with tourists and it was raining! The story is that it started out as a fence post about 80 years ago, and sprouted into a photogenically crooked tree that, depending on the lake level, can be walked out to or is surrounded by water. With a backdrop of the mountains of Mt Aspiring National Park, and in the foreground the clear blue waters of the lake, it's an irresistible focal point for any snapper eager to capture some of that outstanding natural beauty. https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/destinations/nz/98168632/world-famous-in-new-zealand-that-wanaka-tree-wanaka
I don't have enough words to describe how amazing these boulders are. I felt some sort of connection to them, I can't explain it but I just wanted to touch them to feel their energy. Luckily for me my friend and I were the only ones on the beach - we didn't get the sunrise we were after but we still came away with lovely shots and great memories. https://www.moerakiboulders.com/
An absolutely stunning morning in Duvauchelle Bay. I really loved these little boatsheds but the light that was hitting the bay was gorgeous so I wanted to combine the two so I decided to do a panorama.