Emerald Fall
This waterfall is unnamed. It’s one of thousands which are hidden from view, tucked away in mountainous valleys, gorges and dense forests. After boating and then hiking into dark confines of Fiordland, I’m confident very few, if any at all have even stood here. This is the most enjoyable part of photography for me, the exploration and surprises that await. It doesn’t always work out but when it does, it’s hard to beat. Green is my favourite colour and the water here had such a beautiful shade to it. Emerald Fall seems like a fitting title.
Te Anau, Fiordland New Zealand (2024)
Sanctification
The sheer volume of water that flows from these mountains is quite staggering, as the granite walls continuously weep in unison with sky.
Milford Sound, Fiordland New Zealand (2024)
Rain Down
The sheer volume of water that flows from these mountains is quite staggering, as the granite walls continuously weep in unison with sky.
Milford Sound, Fiordland New Zealand (2024)
Cascade
One of an innumerable amount of waterfalls which weep from the mountains during a rainstorm in Milford. I like the way the droplets bounce and dance on their steep descent.
Milford Sound Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
Break The Darkness
An afternoon that left me speechless, as light danced broke through the darkness. Single exposure.
South Westland, New Zealand (2023)
Glorious
The soft afternoon light filtering through the depths of a canyon, caught in the swirling mists of a waterfall. A truly special scene to behold.
South Westland, New Zealand (2023)
Above And Below
The swing and dance of water falling and drifting above and below.
Milford Sound Fiordland, New Zealand (2023)
Cleansed
Pure peace and beauty. A place of solace and solitude, tucked away in a myriad of canyons surrounded by rainforest. Check out my Youtube to see how this image was created.
South Westland, New Zealand (2023)
Graceful
A place of solace and solitude, tucked away in a myriad of canyons surrounded by rainforest.
South Westland, New Zealand (2023)
Where We Roam
One of the most beautiful places I’ve explored, in an endless canyon filled with innumerable cascades, waterfalls and lush rainforest. This was captured on a lovely day of pouring rain, after several hours walking and climbing the mossy landscape. The vastness of this gorge really left an impression on me.
South Westland, New Zealand (2023)
From Above
The imposing beauty of a landscape born of storms.
Milford Sound, Fiordland New Zealand (2023)
First Love
When I first started out, one of the first things I wanted to capture with my camera was a waterfall. Here we are, well over a decade later and innumerable waterfalls and I still can’t get enough. I’ve been drawn to waterfalls and green forests since I was a child. Here’s a beautiful one on the West Coast of the South Island.
South Westland, New Zealand (2023)
Fall With Me
A hidden waterfall tucked away beneath the mountains. I’d shared this location with friends when I created this image, as the gorgeous winter light crept into the canyon. Upon returning a month later, I discovered a landslide had caused trees to fall and the whole area is now quite destroyed. Nature gives and takes.
Fiordland, South Island New Zealand (2023)
Spirit
Beneath a towering fall, where storms dance and sculpt the land.
Milford Sound, Fiordland New Zealand (2023)
Into The Sky
At the exact right moment, an ethereal beauty is found amongst the chaos.
Milford Sound, Fiordland New Zealand (2023)
Prehistoric
If there was ever a scene that represented beauty and peace, to me, this would be it. My whole life I’ve been drawn to the greens and fine complexities of rainforests. The gentle cascading of water, delicacy of water droplets hanging on ferns and the fresh smell of rain. As long as I can walk, I’ll explore these places. Very few human feet would have stood and explored this particular river in a far remote wilderness of Fiordland.
Breaksea Sound, Fiordland New Zealand (2023)
Cascadia
A magnificent cascade of falls which plunges from the mountains down to the surface of the sea.
Dusky Sound, Fiordland New Zealand (2023)
The Cleansing
Within the walls of a towering canyon, water courses through the tight confines and brings life to this hidden scene.
Haast, New Zealand (2023)
Forest Secrets
The base of a towering waterfall, within the shadowy confines of a small canyon deep in the forest. I shared this particular afternoon with my son, where we enjoyed kayaking across the river and bashing through the scrub to reach this special, hidden place.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2023)
Hopeful
Many of the worlds beautiful places have been tainted by the hands of man. There are, however, innumerable areas of remaining wilderness where wondrous scenes like this are hidden and exude beauty without having ever been seen. This is what inspires me, knowing there’s so much of this to explore and experience with fresh eyes. After pushing through the thick scrub, hearing the roar of the water getting louder and louder, there’s nothing that will ever compare to that first glimpse.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2023)
Those Who Wander
One of thousands of secret waterfalls which flow in hidden valleys and gorges throughout Fiordland. A fun hike in the wilderness led us to this scene which I discovered on the maps. You can see the making of this image over on my Youtube channel.
Eglinton Valley, Fiordland New Zealand (2022)
Lightfall
Only for a brief time of year, the sunrise light floods into this valley and illuminates this fall. Some recent rainfall the night prior helped bring the waters to life for this memorable moment in time.
Fiordland New Zealand (2022)
Guidance
Within the moss draped walls of a shadow filled canyon, light guides the way.
West Coast, New Zealand (2022)
Storm Wall
A beauty of a seaside winter storm, beneath giants of the south.
Milford Sound, Fiordland New Zealand (2022)
Peace
The landscape is brought alive, on a day of gentle rain which flows from the highest mountains and feeds into the shadowy depths of the temperate rainforest.
Fiordland New Zealand (2022)
Fern Pool
Glacial waters swirling through the narrow mountain gorges, lush ferns adorning the dense forest floors and steep walls. Soft bird song is carried on the gentle breeze. Paradise.
Fiordland New Zealand (2022)
Melody
A typical rainy day in the fiords. Some may call it bad weather, but for me, this is as good as it gets.
Fiordland New Zealand (2022)
Secret Waters
One of an innumerable number of falls which and cascades which flow from the mountains to the sea in the Southern Alps. Hidden from most eyes, this location always refresh the mind and soul.
South Westland, New Zealand (2022)
Ice Fall
A week of sub-zero temperatures transformed this weeping forest wall into a spectacular sculpture of ice.
Fiordland New Zealand (2022)
Within
Within the icy blue heart of a glacial cave, where the landscape is in a state of constant change.
Southern Alps, New Zealand (2022)