Snow Kea
Here we were, after a fresh fall of snow and the sun began to spread its rays. A rare and intimate moment, with the special creature that calls these mountains home. Please see my Youtube channel on how I captured this moment.
A portion of print sales from any Kea image goes toward the Kea Conservation Trust – helping protect these beautiful, endangered creatures.
Fiordland, South Island New Zealand (2023)
Kea Valley
A special moment in the valley, with a mother and her child. Wild Kea framed by the mountains they call home. Behind the scenes video can be seen on my Youtube channel.
A portion of print sales from any Kea image goes toward the Kea Conservation Trust – helping protect these beautiful, endangered creatures.
Fiordland, South Island New Zealand (2023)
Companion
A juvenile Kea intrigued by my presence. We shared the sunset together, alone in the glorious valley. For me, not much compares to aligning this endangered animal with its natural environment. A thrill and experience that can’t ever be replicated by AI or exposure blending. This is the real deal and a special moment I truly cherish. Although they’re always curious and far from shy, this Kea wasn’t too sporadic in its movement, allowing me to shoot a slower shutter speed in order to streak the water flow. Check out my Youtube channel for footage of me capturing some of my Kea images.
A portion of print sales from any Kea image goes toward the Kea Conservation Trust – helping protect these beautiful, endangered creatures.
Fiordland New Zealand (2023)
Set Forth
A mountain friend, saying farewell. Kea (Nestor notabilis).
A portion of print sales from any Kea image goes toward the Kea Conservation Trust – helping protect these beautiful, endangered creatures.
Doubtful Sound, Fiordland South Island New Zealand (2023)
Larakin
A juvenile Kea, with a cheeky expression, watching me curiously as I climbed up a tree to share in this moment.
A portion of print sales from any Kea image goes toward the Kea Conservation Trust – helping protect these beautiful, endangered creatures.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2022)
Winter Flight
The one who calls the mountains home. Kea, taking flight in a snow storm.
A portion of print sales from any Kea image goes toward the Kea Conservation Trust – helping protect these beautiful, endangered creatures.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2021)
Mountain Friend
This was an amazing and intimate encounter, with this Kea perfectly posing for me in front of this grand scene. Captured at 16mm and focus stacking for the infinite depth of field.
A portion of print sales from any Kea image goes toward the Kea Conservation Trust – helping protect these beautiful, endangered creatures.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2021)
King Of The Mountains
An image of my favourite animal, the mischievous and endangered mountain parrot, the Kea. Photographed here in its natural habitat, beside towering mountains, waterfalls and beautiful Fiordland forest. Although they usually prefer to be eating my camera gear, vehicle (or anything prohibited), this fellow proudly posed 2 feet in front of me. Thank you mate!
A portion of print sales from any Kea image goes toward the Kea Conservation Trust – helping protect these beautiful, endangered creatures.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2021)