The Search
A prolonged period of rain caused this portion of the forest to flood and create an unusual combination of beech trees emerging from the waters. After discovering this scene, I returned at sunrise to capture the morning light as it filtered through the trees. It was an enjoyable to challenge which I only got to attempt once, as the waters receded the following day.
Te Anau, New Zealand (2026)
Morning Stretch
The warm, soft light of dawn breaks its way through the canopy and onto the forest floor, where an army of crown ferns relishes the brief embrace.
Te Anau, New Zealand (2026)
Leak
A warm morning in the tropics, as light and reflections infuse to create a dreamy scene where this flooded forest resides.
Daintree, QLD Australia (2026)
Cling
A rare sight as water droplets are frozen into icy stalactites as they descend a moss covered wall.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2026)
Rise Again
The foundation of my photography journey. All these years later, I still return when I can. Sometimes to teach but in this case, it was to share the moment with my son. You can see the making of this image on my Youtube channel here.
Cathedral Rocks, Kiama Australia (2026)
Wise One
An ancient creature, residing in the shadows of a steep Fiordland valley. See how this one was created, in my course on forest photography.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2026)
Slumber
A quintessential winters morning out in the fiords, where the light is low and the mountains slowly emerge from a misty veil.
Dusky Sound, Fiordland New Zealand (2026)
Holding On
One of the wettest places in New Zealand and also the world. On the far south west corner, of Dusky Sound. here, the forest is as saturated as it can get, with a myriad of green mosses, lichens and intricate branches hanging on until the end.
Dusky Sound, New Zealand (2026)
Foundations
I’m always drawn to the infinite, complex details found in the stones of South Westland.
Haast, New Zealand (2026)
Scattered Remains
Softer afternoon light scattering across the land, sea and sky.
Minnamurra, NSW Australia (2026)
Cloud Forest
Ancient beech trees stand tall, twisted and contorted by the elements, enduring life atop of the mountains.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2026)
Floating Forest
A prolonged period of rain caused the lake waters to rise and enter into the nearby forest, swallowing the base of these old beech trees. It made for a special moment at dawn, as the light also flooded in. See how this was made, over on my Youtube channel.
Te Anau, New Zealand (2026)
Uprise
The steep, glaciated mountain valleys of Fiordland are painted in gold right on dusk.
Southern Fiordland, New Zealand (2026)
Tears From Above
Waters fall and drift amidst the storm.
Milford Sound, New Zealand (2026)
Immersed
Lush greens thriving in the cool of the valley. One of my favourite environments to be immersed within.
South Westland, New Zealand (2026)
Dawn Symphony
After finding this composition one afternoon, I thought it might look nice at dawn, with some colour in the sky. After waiting a couple week for the right conditions, I made the trip out here early one morning and watched this beautiful display unfold. I tend to be more of a spontaneous, reactive photographer but these pre-visualised moments are also very rewarding and fun to do from time to time.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2026)
Limbs Of Life
A dusting of gold leaves briefly adorn portions of the silver beech during late autumn, as the air cools and the days are progressively shorter and shorter.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2026)
Night Mirror
The aurora was strong enough on this night to extend across to the west, allowing for this rare sight of seeing the lights shine above the Earl mountains.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2026)
Elder
One of my favourite sections of forest in Fiordland that is equally beautiful and difficult to capture. After many visits, I finally walked away on this particular afternoon with a couple of frames worth sharing.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2026)
Heavenly
Everything is set ablaze in a emblazoned glow, as the high cloud catches the fleeting rays of sunlight.
Life And Light
The lush, tropical forest of the Daintree is an abundance of life and colour. I thoroughly enjoyed many warm mornings and evenings wandering these dense forests, exploring the various shapes and forms which make this place so special.
Daintree Forest, QLD Australia (2026)
Wash Away
Trees clinging tight to vertical walls of granite as they’re showered in an uplifted waterfall.
Milford Sound, New Zealand (2026)
Anticipation
After spending several hours boating and hiking around various locations on the lake, I noticed the storm passing and an opening on the western horizon. After scouting around, I managed to park up for this special vista as I watched the show unfold. You can see how it came together in this video on my Youtube channel.
Lake Te Anau, Fiordland New Zealand (2026)
Tropicana
The start of a new day, where the air is warm and coconuts decorate the sandy shores.
Port Douglas, QLD Australia (2026)
Mighty
An ancient beech tree, catching the warmth of autumns soft light. It’s a special time of year as the days are shorter and the air crisper.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2026)
Sky Lights
I’m very fortunate to have witnessed many displays of the aurora as it dances, flashes and pulses across the sky. Each time is different and varies but all are special, particularly when the lights traverse high across the sky, allowing for images to be made facing various directions.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2026)
Radiate
Shortly after sunrise, as the thick, humid tropical air is radiated by the morning light.
Daintree Rainforest, QLD Australia (2026)
In The Shadows
I often take my boat out into Fiordland, parking up on shorelines and following creeks and streams, wandering through the dense forest as I search and anticipate discoveries such as this. See the video on my Youtube channel.
Te Anau, Fiordland New Zealand (2026)
From A Higher Place
As the rain falls from above, the towering, granite cliffs and mountains of Fiordland weep with water.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2026)