Guardian
Rising above all else, at the edge of Fiordland is the mighty Mt Tutoko. The remnants of an ancient glacier system resides on this mountain pass, with deep crevasses and icy slopes which plunge thousands of feet to the valley below.
Mount Tutoko, New Zealand (2021)
End Of Darkness
The full moon setting at the break of dawn, overlooking Doubtful Sound. A telephoto perspective shot from a plane, after 12 months of waiting for wind, rain, sun, moon and cloud to all align in this one moment. In my life I have truly witnessed the upmost grandeur of creation and for this I’m highly thankful and indebted to pursue these sights and capture such places with all that I am. Thank you for viewing.
Doubtful Sound, Fiordland New Zealand (2021)
Endless
Sunlight and sea flood the rugged valleys of Fiordland, where millions moss covered trees cling together and climb the steep mountain walls. How grateful I am to witness such wondrous windows in time.
Breaksea Sound, Fiordland New Zealand (2021)
Primeval
A wild land that lays hidden from the eyes of men, carved and sculpted by the forces of wind, water and ice.
Northern Fiordland, New Zealand (2021)
Way Of The Eternal
This scene is ingrained in my memory, as morning light broke through the darkness of night, high above the summits of giants.
Norwest Lakes, New Zealand (2021)
Milford Majesty
An iconic view that seems to transcend time, the Milford fiord rivals the greatest scenery on earth with its symmetry and towering peaks that rise dramatically from the depths of the sea. Living local and having a strong bond with this icon, I felt overdue to create something new here, but waiting for the right cloud was essential. After a few weeks of closely monitoring the conditions, this was the sunset I was waiting for.
Milford Sound, Fiordland, New Zealand
Risen
As you begin to allow yourself time in nature, you’ll start seeing the world differently and every so often, you’ll come face to face with a sight that will leave a lasting impression, stirring something within. Here is a personal favourite of mine, something of a dream scene that materialised for a few brief minutes and truly is the epitome of what I love and enjoy about the mountains. Single exposure, 400mm perspective.
Fiordland, New Zealand
All Consuming
A favourite mountain of mine, which I’ve shared many moments with. On this winters morning, everything all came together in a wondrous symphony.
Fiordland, New Zealand
Whisper
Winters silent veil covering the ancient ones of the fiords.
Fiordland, New Zealand
The Gateway
A morning of endless inspiration, as the elements entangled in a grand symphony.
Fiordland, New Zealand
Oracle
Alone one morning, I was graced with this ephemeral view. A humble bystander as a rare fogbow came to life in the light of a new winters day.
Fiordland, New Zealand
Paradigm
A brief window in time, where mountains rise from a sea of cloud, into in the final rays of the sinking sun.
Fiordland, New Zealand
Harbinger
A day where light, snow and shadow all danced across the landscape, adorning it in white.
Fiordland, New Zealand
Farewell
An inspiring location that emerged from the forest so perfectly, eventually consumed by the storm of the century.
Fiordland, New Zealand
Purity
The simplistic beauty of winter, decorating a typical Fiordland scene of mountains, forest and light.
Fiordland, New Zealand
Sabre
A fun camping trip that turned into a race against the clock, as fog began to obscure our view. After an ‘interesting’ bash through some unforgiving terrain, my friend Federico and I made it to this stream with 5 minutes to spare. Making our way back to camp in the dark fog was another mission in itself, making our fire and warm sleeping bags that much sweeter.
Sabre Peak, Fiordland, New Zealand
Eye Of The Sun
There is often some form of cloud off the west coast of New Zealand, and this is the first and only time I’ve captured a clear sight of the sun, as it began to sink into the Tasman Sea. Not an easy task when racing the light to get home, at 6000ft, 150km/h and a magnified perspective at 300mm.
Fiordland, New Zealand
Purify
The simplified purity that winter brings to the landscape, as lakes freeze over and the surrounding landscape is turned to white. There’s a certain smell in the air within the beech forests of Fiordland, particularly in winter when branches are frost covered in the crips air. On this morning, temperatures were -10 celsius and hoar frost decorated the shadow filled valleys. The warm, morning coffee was much appreciated after this sunrise shoot.
Lake Mackenzie, Fiordland, New Zealand
Triumph Through Sorrow
The far southwest of New Zealand, where storms are born and darkness looms. On occasion, light finds a way to break through, bringing to life all that was seemingly dead. In the end, the light will come to shine upon us all.
Long Sound, Fiordland, New Zealand
Heart Of The Mountains
There’s an innumerable amount of hanging valleys, tarns, waterfalls and glacial lakes in Fiordland, gazed upon by the eyes of very few. We shared this dawn with a chamois, scrambling the rock walls precariously above the valley below.
Mount Madeleine, Fiordland, New Zealand
Rebirth
The Fiordland forests are my sanctuary of solace. Regardless of the weather, these places offer a veil of peace and provide unlimited photographic opportunities. This was a planned shoot, after finding this tree a week prior. I wanted to return with some afternoon light, with this image being the result.
Fiordland, New Zealand
Above The Darkness
Layer upon layer of glaciated mountain valleys.
Fiordland, New Zealand
Imperative
Afternoon sun pours through a dense, moss-laden forest of Fiordland.
Te Anau, New Zealand
Call Of The Wild
A fleeting moment shared with a good mate, as we beheld one of the most remote, storm trodden regions of New Zealand.
Crooked Arm, Fiordland, New Zealand
Valley Of Secrets
There’s areas of Fiordland which have rarely felt the press of human feet, nor been gazed upon in wonder. This is one such place.
Fiordland, New Zealand
50 Shades Of Green
Lush green forests with running water, a scene that has drawn me in since I was a child. My passion is for creating dramatic imagery but I must say that places like this would have to be one of my favourites to explore. The minutes can easily roll into hours when gently making your way through the depths of these hidden places.
Fiordland, New Zealand
Lost World
When we take to the sky, there’s not always a direct objective in mind. Instead, we let nature speak to us and sometimes, we are fortunate enough to hear a tale as old as time.
Broughton Arm, New Zealand
Magnificence
A pre-historic scene as beautiful as it gets, epitomising all that I love about this wild place known as Fiordland.
Hall Arm, Fiordland, New Zealand
Fiordland Majesty
The highest of heights within the heart of Fiordland, Mount Tutoko rising from the mist of a clearing storm.
Fiordland, New Zealand
Hope From Doubt
Morning light igniting the mist and mountains which tower over the longest fiord in NZ, Doubtful Sound. I’ve experienced a lot of impactful moments over the years. This rainbow which lasted 45 minutes is right up there.
Doubtful Sound, New Zealand