Wait In Wonder
A rewarding morning I shared with my workshop clients, as this rainbow emerged over this lone Kōwhai tree. A huge part of my job involves reading the sky and anticipating light, so this wasn’t luck but instead a game of patience. We waited in the wind and rain for the sun to finally reach the rain cloud beyond, rewarding us with this spectacular show. I’m grateful to behold and capture such moments.
Te Anau, New Zealand (2025)
Delicate Tapestry
I enjoyed wandering the depths of this dense, dream-like forest as the light crested the nearby mountains and gently warmed the scene.
You can see how this image was made over on my landscape photography Youtube channel.
South West Fiordland, New Zealand (2025)
Generations
A large silver beech tree, caught in the light and swirling mist.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2025)
Forest Soul
A beautiful, ancient beech tree embracing spectacular morning light which made it’s way into the dense forest.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2025)
Kererū
The native New Zealand pigeon (Kererū) amidst the temperate rainforest of South Westland.
Westland, New Zealand (2025)
Washed
A small scene in the grander landscape, as mist from a nearby waterfall washed over a tree climbing along a canyon wall.
South Island, New Zealand (2025)
Illumined
Morning light finding its way to these mossy, snow covered creatures which adorn the exposed ridge line of the mountains.
Fiordland New Zealand (2024)
Young And Old
Delicate light filtering through the dense forest canopy.
Fiordland New Zealand (2024)
The Light We Seek
On a grey morning I took my boat across the lake and took to the hills, in order to ascend to where the light touched the cloud. After a few kms hiking, I found myself immersed in the beautiful transition where sun pierced the foggy veil.
Te Anau, New Zealand (2024)
Emerald
Beautiful ferns growing from wet walls in a narrow mountain gorge. I just love green.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
Mercy
The setting sun filtering through the lush forest canopy. Shortly after I just had to put the camera down and simply sit, look and listen to what I was privileged to witness, on many occasions. I’m truly thankful for this.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
Finding A Way
An area of the forest which gets little light, but life still finds a way.
Te Anau, Fiordland New Zealand (2024)
A Quiet Voice
A large portion of my work involves spontaneity. Having no forced ideas or motives, but instead approaching nature with a willingness to pause, look and listen. I much prefer to work this way and I’ve often found myself losing track of time, completely immersed in the environment. It’s a deep connection that is formed and can’t really be replaced by anything else on earth.
Te Anau, Fiordland New Zealand (2024)
Led By Light
One afternoon I found myself wandering amongst this forest, following the gentle light and where it cast its rays. Walking slowly across the soft mosses, it was easy to lose track of time in such a place.
Te Anau, Fiordland New Zealand (2024)
Fantails
Fleeting light in the native forest, as two fantails (Piwakawaka) decided to flit and flutter all around me, eventually making their way into my frame. I was incredibly surprised and elated to experience such a moment and I’m always eager to incorporate wildlife into my landscape scenes when possible. You can see the behind the scenes shoot over on my Youtube.
Te Anau, Fiordland New Zealand (2024)
Screamer
A family of trees completely exposed to the elements on the far south west of NZ, blasted by a lifetime of relentless wind.
Dusky Sound, New Zealand (2024)
Fine Tuning
Gentle light filtering through the dense rainforest.
Te Anau, New Zealand (2023)
Winter Trees
At the top of the tree line in the Fiordland mountains, where these ancient beech are exposed to the relentless elements. Here, morning light and fresh snow created a fairytale scene.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2023)
Mystic
Where the rain and shade allow for the forest to thrive in a thousand shades of green.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2023)
Father Time
An ancient red beech tree which resides in the moss draped depths of the forest.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2023)
Vibrance
The time of year when new fronds shoot from the crown. ferns, creating a vibrant splash of green. An intentional camera movement was used with a slow shutter, to create the painterly effect.
Te Anau, New Zealand (2023)
Enchanted Forest
A family of frozen, snow covered trees embracing the gentle warmth of early morning light. See how I made this image and some others, in the Youtube video here.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2023)
Troll Forest
A beautiful family of trees, stunted and contorted due to the high exposure to the elements up on the mountain top. I spent the night camping in the area, awakening to this beautiful gently light filtering through the landscape. View the Youtube video here.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2023)
Snow Ghost
Within a snow storm, as it blasted and clothed the entire forest in a veil of white.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2023)
Drawn In
A calming silence and the sparkling warmth of the mornings light, as it filtered through these ancient creatures on top of the mountains.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2023)
Revitalised
Frozen trees revitalised in the soft warmth of morning light.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2023)
Light Catchers
The glow of morning light through the trees, from the unsheltered heights of the Fiordland mountains.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2023)
Wisdom
A wise old tree, enduring the falling snow in the heart of winter.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2023)