Freeflow
The beautiful chaos and order of the forest.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
Higher Places
Above darkness and into the fleeting light.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
Here in This Moment
A scene that speaks to me more than all else. This is my paradise.
Breaksea Sound, Fiordland (2024)
Beyond The Ether
Fresh snow and one of the most spectacular light shows I’ve beheld, as the sun set and ignited the clearing storm cloud. Seeing all the elements aligning I knew something special was on the way, so I made the last minute decision to take to the sky for this one. Taking my family with me, it was truly a special moment to share.
Te Anau, New Zealand (2024)
Grateful
The best moments are unplanned, unexpected and simply come to demand your attention above all else. After hiking uphill through the dark and snow, this scene materialised and holds a special place in my heart and mind. I’m grateful for it all.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
Equilibrium
The grand awakening and warm embrace of dawn.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
Paradise
The first time I explored this area, this is what my mind envisioned. It took 4 years but finally on this calm winters morning, the fresh snow, light and atmosphere aligned. My paradise.
Breaksea Sound, Fiordland (2024)
Isles Of Gold
A scene which typifies Fiordland, with its forested mountains and numerous islands. There’s a special window in the golden hour when the light paints the trees and creates various contours, giving depth and shape to the mountains. A dusting of snow is always the final ingredient to top things off. My paradise.
Te Anau, New Zealand (2024)
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)
Liberty
Pristine wilderness, many miles from it all. A sunset shared with friends.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
Young And Old
Delicate light filtering through the dense forest canopy.
Fiordland New Zealand (2024)
Elevation
A moment of tremendous light, fresh snow and swirling atmosphere that left me speechless.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
Winterland
Fiordland takes on a whole new appearance after a fresh snow storm. The challenge is finding the weather window to get out and experience it. On this morning, everything came together in a spectacular symphony.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
Revival
The final family of trees, which stop growing around 1000m elevation. At this height, the elements are relentless, causing the beech trees to become stunted and contorted. One of my favourite times to capture these creatures is when they’re snow covered. This morning was a special one, with fresh snow and gentle light complimenting the scene.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
The Great Beyond
An imposing sky brings darkness to the land, as the sun sinks toward the horizon.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
Still
The small, delicate leaves of the beech tree really struggle to hold the weight of fresh snow, especially once the sun rises. That said, it is one of the most beautiful sights seeing Fiordland draped in fresh powder down below the tree line. These types of mornings don’t present themself easily, making it even more memorable to witness.
Kepler and Murchison mountains, Te Anau New Zealand (2024)
Endlessness
Rising from the shadows, a fortress of stone embraces the light.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
Winter Wonderland
The gentle light of winter, one fine afternoon in the mountains.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
Jurassic Land
One of my favourite areas in the world, tucked faraway in the South West of the South Island. After many visits, this was the one morning I had always envisioned. Fiordland at its absolute finest.
Breaksea Sound, New Zealand (2024)
Magenta Dawn
A special sight as the light of dawn brushes the tallest of peaks, bringing a gentle warmth to the great snow covered land.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
A Distant Land
Coastal Fiordland, where temperate rainforest greets the sea, all beneath a fortress of majestic mountains.
Dusky Sound, Fiordland New Zealand (2024)
The Final Flame
A grand snow storm departs, as the final cast of light strikes the tallest of the majestic towers.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
Great Majesty
Snow capped mountains and rising clouds caught in the fleeting glow of winters dim light.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
Rouge
A beautiful sunset begins to bloom, above a snow covered wild landscape quintessential to this part of the world.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
Milford Sound
Being a local to Fiordland and through running photography workshops, I find myself in Milford Sound many times through the year. This grand landscape is always inspiring and on occasion still urges me to take out my camera to at least try and capture its beauty. This sunset was one such moment.
Milford Sound, Fiordland New Zealand (2024)
Delicate
The delicate beech trees of Fiordland can’t hold snow for long, so capturing a scene like this is something I consider a real privilege.
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)