Fine Complexities
Sunset within a primeval coastal forest, alive with various trees, ferns and vines.
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)
Back In Time
Walking through the forest, I’m generally not seeking anything in particular, simply observing and reacting. Following light, shape, texture, darkness. Sometimes an image results, most often not. I liked the symphony here of all that the forest can provide. It’s a complex, yet simple place where time seems to stand still.
South Westland, New Zealand (2022)
Into the morning
The tallest trees in New Zealand, the mighty Kahikatea, captured here right on dawn as the low hanging mist are caught in the first light of day.
South Westland New Zealand (2022)
Light Soaked
One of those scenarios you can only dream of, as shafts of light pierced through the forest, right beside the oceans edge. The scene vanished not long after arriving.
Fiordland Coast, New Zealand (2022)
Crystal Waters
A hidden pool, accessed by kayak beneath towering mountains not far from the lakes edge. Whilst exploring the area, the light made its way through the forest and created this pristine scene.
Fiordland New Zealand (2022)
For A Moment
I was in awe as the light spread through the mist, transforming the dense forest into a cathedral of light.
Fiordland Forest, New Zealand (2022)
Times Past
Ancient creatures outstretched into the fleeting warmth of winters dawn.
Fiordland Forest, New Zealand (2022)
Crown
A crown fern, displayed in all its glory.
Te Anau, Fiordland New Zealand (2022)
The Climbers
Beech trees cling to towering cliffs, as morning light breaks the dark of night. Captured mid-winter in the remote fiords of New Zealands Fiordland.
Fiordland Forest, New Zealand (2022)
Gilded
Between snow flurries, as morning light gilded the resilient forest.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2021)
Engraved
Mid-winter in the presence of granite giants, as mist and cloud dance across the valley walls.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2021)
Daybreak
As the slow moving winter light breaks through the darkness of the misty morning.
Dusky Sound Fiordland, New Zealand (2021)
Intricacies
The finer details within one of many lush mountain valleys, home to old growth forest and flowing waters.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2021)
Departure
As a new day dawns and a veil of cloud slowly rises to the heavens. This was the brief moment in-between.
West Coast, New Zealand (2021)
Whisper
Winters silent veil covering the ancient ones of the fiords.
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
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
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
Atonement
The forests in Fiordland are a safe place for me, one that always provides solace and rest. This section here is less than 10 minutes from my house and is often draped in gold during the afternoon, as the sun makes its way behind the nearby mountains. This is a simple single exposure with a narrow aperture being used the create the sunstar.
Te Anau, Fiordland New Zealand
Emerge
Autumn colours vibrantly decorate the landscape in Patagonia, for a brief window in time before the sting of winter arrives.
Fitzroy, Patagonia
Uniformity
As the rain subsides and makes its way through the valleys and out to sea, the forest is cleansed and the cycle continues.
Fiordland, New Zealand
Endurance
Soldiers of trees supporting each other in an underground network of roots, captured here in a combination of snow, wind, rain and glimpses of light.
Fiordland, New Zealand
Enchantment
Coursing down and through the foothills of the mountains, a myriad of creeks, cascades and streams intertwine and flow through lush forest. Vibrant shades of green adorn the ferns and beech trees, from the ground up.
Fiordland, New Zealand
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Tempest
Eating dinner with my family, we watched this storm suddenly emerge from behind the nearby ranges. By the time I grabbed my gear and ran to the car, the light and atmosphere had eerily shifted, as the wind picked up and thunder began to echo around the valley walls. Setting up by these lupin and gazing up at this cloud, I began to question my decision to be outdoors, so exposed to the violence that was about to ensue. I soon ran back to shelter as hail, lightning and strong winds made their way on shore. I was filled with mixed emotions of joy and fear and could do nothing but laugh at the power of such an event, something that really reminded me how futile we humans are. In the morning all the lupin in this location we obliterated, lying sideways and scattered in every direction.
New Zealand
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Life Stream
Coursing down and through the foothills of the mountains, a myriad of creeks, cascades and streams intertwine and flow through lush forest. Vibrant shades of green adorn the ferns and beech trees, from the ground up.
Fiordland, New Zealand
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Resurgence
A brief flurry of snow drifts from the canopy above as these ancient beings brave another winter.
Laurel Hill, NSW Australia (2016)
Ancient One
Deep in the heart of rugged Fiordland, this mighty tree spoke volumes.
Fiordland, New Zealand South Island.
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Laurel Hill
Ebony Tippet feeling small in a cathedral of pine.
Laurel Hill, NSW Australia
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Inflamed Colossals
Watching these sugar pine trees come to life at sunrise was truly a special moment. Dust particles in the air were filtered by the radiance of the morning sun as the warm glow spread throughout the forest.
Laurelhill, Australia
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