Between Worlds
Beneath the sky but above the cloud, surrounded by fortresses of aging stone.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
One Last Goodbye
The sun makes its final descent behind the peaks, spreading one last ray of light.
South Arm Lake Te Anau, Fiordland New Zealand (2024)
Extinguish
It’s really hard to find the words to accompany these types of images in my portfolio. It’s truly one of the greatest sights to witnesses, as the numerous peaks and valleys are rendered in a progressive gradient and the light of the sun drips with saturation. The lowering temperatures cause low clouds to form, seemingly steaming from mountain summits. Every direction is a grand display of the creators glory. I am just a humble bystander.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
Serene
Just me alone in this vast wilderness, as the sun sets over this great fiord one fine summers eve. This area is one of the windiest and wettest places in the world, so being able to absorb such a serene evening here was surely cherished. Of course, by midday the next day I was inside my tent completely engulfed in rain and cloud. You can view the making of this image over on my Youtube channel.
Dusky Sound, Fiordland New Zealand (2024)
The Divide
A compelling moment, as an up-draught generated this continuous cloud which billowed in the warm sun like smoke. The cliff beside plummeted in a sheer vertical drop into the abyss, the sky was ablaze and the mountain landscape seemed to stand proud in this often imposing land.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
Natures Show
Landscape photographers are always watching the sky. Light is everything and cloud plays a vital role in backing, revealing and catching light. Sunsets like these are relatively rare but can be forecasted in advance and it’s quite the elation when the high cloud eventually ignites. It’s spectacular shows like this which seems to turn everyone into a photographer, with most people talking about it days after. I have many great memories of witnessing such skies. You can view the making of this one over on my Youtube channel.
Lake Te Anau, Fiordland New Zealand (2024)
Islands In The Sky
Cloud can often create two completely different worlds, separating darkness and light. On these mornings, the mountains reign supreme in the glorious light.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
Distant Shores
An evening on the lake, just me and my boat, exploring the lovely islands and mountain views which grace this part of the world. The Murchison mountains are home to the endangered Takahe bird, and these peaks overlook us in Te Anau. This image is an ode to the calm evenings of golden light we enjoy here.
South Arm Lake Te Anau, Fiordland New Zealand (2024)
Thankful
This was a special morning, on a mountain saddle where I camped the previous night. The early summer sunrise was a gift that just kept on giving, decorating the clouds in various hues and bringing a luminous glow to the mountains. The great fiord of Dusky was below me, but I was also very fond of this small mountain tarn and view of Mount Hodges.
Dusky Sound, Fiordland New Zealand (2024)
Summers Eve
As much as I love the dramatic and evocative mood Fiordland is notorious for, I still have a soft spot for these calm, crisp mornings and evenings which occasionally grace this wild land.
Dusky Sound, Fiordland New Zealand (2024)
Steam
A fortress of rock separating the east and west, this chain of mountains in Fiordland is commonly covered in cloud and hammered by relentless winds. So after several attempts, this rare evening was greatly appreciated, as the sun began to set and the mountain summits began to steam in the light.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
A Grand Awakening
Early one summers morning, I peered through my tent and was immediately awakened by the sight of this glorious sky. A short walk along the rivers edge, I was led to this meadow of spectacular beauty. You can see the whole video and process over on my Youtube channel.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
Alpine Garden
A special couple of days, camping beneath the mighty alps, awakening to this scene of unforgettable beauty as fog drifted across the glacial lake. The nearby river constantly roaring below this small alpine garden, which was so vibrant amongst the glacial moraine.
Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand (2023)
The Rivers Edge
One of my favourite scenes in the Fiordland, complimented by the beautiful trees defying gravity as they reach across the river.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2023)
Behold The Glory
Watching the light paint the sky, during a magnificent summer sunrise.
Twizel, New Zealand (2023)
Between Darkness And Light
Between sun and storm as darkness gave way to glorious light.
Lake Te Anau, New Zealand (2023)
Adorned
A late season snow storm absolutely transformed the entire landscape, high up in the mountains. The snow was like porcelain and light soft and gentle as it painted the snow laden clouds. You can see the whole adventure on my Youtube channel here.
Fiordland New Zealand (2023)
Renewed
A late season snow storm absolutely transformed the entire landscape, high up in the mountains. The snow was like porcelain and light soft and gentle as it painted the snow laden clouds. You can see the whole adventure on my Youtube channel here.
Fiordland New Zealand (2023)
Greatness
A scene of unrivalled beauty, early one morning as the light painted the summits and sky.
Southern Alps, New Zealand (2023)
Mountain Majesty
A cherished moment of upmost beauty, shared with my son on top of the mountains, after a peaceful night sleeping beneath the stars. Youtube video here.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2023)
Neverland
One of the most spectacular, untouched areas of New Zealand. A mighty castle rises from the valley floor, towering into the warm evening sky.
Northern Fiordland, South Island New Zealand (2023)
Grand Revealing
I’d spent a few years envisioning this moment, the beauty of this remote fiord as the evening light warmed the landscape. This area holds a special place in my heart.
Southwest Fiordland, South Island New Zealand (2023)
Snow Kea
Here we were, after a fresh fall of snow and the sun began to spread its rays. A rare and intimate moment, with the special creature that calls these mountains home. Please see my Youtube channel on how I captured this moment.
A portion of print sales from any Kea image goes toward the Kea Conservation Trust – helping protect these beautiful, endangered creatures.
Fiordland, South Island New Zealand (2023)
Quiet Revealing
The days end, far away in a perplex assortment of valleys, mountains and lakes. This calm scene unfolded briefly for us to behold.
Fiordland, South Island New Zealand (2023)
Kea Valley
A special moment in the valley, with a mother and her child. Wild Kea framed by the mountains they call home. Behind the scenes video can be seen on my Youtube channel.
A portion of print sales from any Kea image goes toward the Kea Conservation Trust – helping protect these beautiful, endangered creatures.
Fiordland, South Island New Zealand (2023)
Extolment
A grand display of beauty, high above the fiord as the sun began to set.
Broughton Arm, Fiordland South Island New Zealand (2023)
The Masters Work
The admiration of intrinsic beauty.
Lake Te Anau, South Island New Zealand (2023)
The Gift Of A New Day
One of earths wettest places, on the far coastal reaches of the southern fiords. I fell in love with this particular pocket of the fiord many years ago, with each visit bringing different moods and light. This time, we were greeted with a light show to remember, with the sun rising behind us and alighting the entirety of the sky for the briefest of moments.
Southwest Fiordland, New Zealand (2023)
Sight Unseen
This particular area of the lake is often prone to winds, so exploring here on such a calm evening was a rare gift. A beautiful place of waterfalls, mountains, lakes and pristine forest.
Lake Te Anau, South Island New Zealand (2023)
Cleansing
The beautiful simplicity of winter, after a heavy fall of snow which transformed the landscape.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2023)