The Vision
After 2 previous trips to Patagonia and having the weather deny me, this was a sight I’ve truly longed to see. The mighty Cerro Torre framed by the unmistakable fall colours in this beautiful region of Argentina.
Cerro Torre, Patagonia
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Valley of the fiord
10,000 ft up, looking across the steep valleys to the high throne of Fiordland with Mount Tutoko and Madeline standing above the sea of petrified stone.
Fiordland, New Zealand
From Everlasting To Everlasting
I’d been thinking about this mountain for 12-months, ever since I failed to do it justice on the first visit. There’s many special parts of the New Zealand back country but this one is up there with my faves. The fog-fall was amazing to witness as the early morning light beamed down the valley and of course the many wild flowers that bloom across these hills.
Fiordland, New Zealand
Majesty In Misery
The acceptance of darkness and its requirement to let light shine in life.
Lofoten Norway
When I trust in you
As darkness finally gave way to light, beside cascading torrents of rain water in Lofoten, Norway.
The Wall
Across the raging waters of the sea, beholding the humbling sight of countless waterfalls plummeting over a thousand feet into the deep waters below.
Milford Sound, New Zealand
Dawning
Through running my Iceland workshops, I’ve visited Kirkjufell dozens of time now yet haven’t shot here for almost 4 years. What unfolded this morning was really special though, as the sky began to glow and anti-crepuscular rays beamed from the horizon. A sight worthy of praise and of course, getting the camera out.
Kirkjufell, Grundarfjordur Iceland
Light & Life
Looking west from the Earl mountains, toward the incredibly still and reflective waters of Lake Te Anau.
Te Anau, New Zealand
Piopiotahi (Milford Sound)
The glorious cathedral of shadow and light. the mighty fiord, bathed in the glow of an autumnal dusk. It’s a place that never fails to leave an impression on those that have spent time beneath it’s towering granite walls. For me, this was one such time.
Milford Sound, Fiordland, New Zealand
Dream
I do enjoy the sweet, candy-like smell of a field lupin. I made a couple of morning trips to scout around the valleys over summer. After some river fords, this area was most exceptional for the vibrant flowers that stretched off into the horizon.
Fiordland, New Zealand
Soar
Fresh snow layered across the uplifted earth that comprises this unique land of fire and ice.
Interior of Iceland
Epiphany
This was a fine Spring morning from the foothills, watching the morning light awaken the high peaks that were once carved from expansive glaciers. The impressive Mount Christina is in the centre.
Fiordland, New Zealand
Sky Tower
My heart is filled with an overwhelming feeling of reverence, gratitude and awe when I’m in Fiordland. It triggered something inside of me years ago, something that couldn’t be shaken. The slick granite faces that glow in the light after fresh rainfall, looming peaks that stretch overhead, valleys so steep that light is not permitted to enter within. This is my home and one part of the world I’m most familiar with.
Mount Christina, Fiordland, New Zealand
Invicta
Mount Madeleine, rising from the valleys below in the land of shadows.
Fiordland, New Zealand
Finding Eternity
This particular afternoon was a real humbling and stirring experience. Looking down upon the glacially carved landscape of Fiordland after a clearing storm.
Fiordland, New Zealand
Redeemer
I’ve been chasing this moment for a solid year, since the prior winter when I took the time to properly admire Mount Talbot. I’ve had a dozen attempts across all the seasons but it was when tracking this overnight winter storm that I knew something special would transpire. Wading the river at dawn, visibility was gone but I knew the warmth of the sun would bring darkness to light. The atmosphere and clearing couldn’t have been any better, so I’m finally happy to share something from this beautiful part of Fiordland.
Fiordland, New Zealand
King Of The Fiords
The middle of winter as sunset ignites the sky and ignites the western face of Fiordlands tallest mountain, Mt Tutoko. The night was spent tucked in my bag on the snow, watching the core of the Milky Way traverse the sky.
Fiordland, New Zealand
Destined
Darkness below, light above. Such are the mountains of our lives.
Fiordland, New Zealand
Inner Flame
Over time, so much has happened to this land. Only 40 years ago, the glacier towered over and stretched beyond the place where I stood to capture this image. It’s a humbling reminder of our mortality and inevitable fate. Below the light of a new dawn, the clock continues to tick as I try my best to appreciate the present moment.
Tasman Lake, New Zealand
D'Archiac
True wilderness, in the heart of the Southern Alps, New Zealand. This cloud rolled in right on sunset, making for an incredible light show, with the sound of nearby Kea and the glacial river echoing up the valley.
Mt D’Archiac, Southern Alps New Zealand
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Father and Son
I love everything contained in this image. Fresh snow, golden light, mist, towering peaks, river, trees and classic Fiordland atmosphere. I captured this not far from my home one afternoon accompanied by my son. I was very enthusiastic about the conditions so he too shared in the excitement with plenty of ‘look at that light!’ being said by us both.
Quake
After patiently waiting for 5-days, the faces of the Fitzroy massif were revealed in the most glorious of ways.
Place Of The Wind
Spending most of my life on the coast, capturing waves has always been a favourite of mine. Living in New Zealand still provides that opportunity even away from the coasts, when strong winds stir up hefty waves on some of the glacial lakes.
Kings Of The South
The tallest peaks in Aoteroa (New Zealand), Mount Cook and Mount Tasman framed by native West Coast forest.
Lake Matheson, New Zealand
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Chosen
The day prior to this, a fierce storm arrived and obliterated the majority of the lupin scattered around the lakes edge. I went for a walk at dawn and was pleased to find this small patch undisturbed, standing tall as they reached for the light
Lake Ohau, New Zealand (2017)
Amphitheatre of the fallen
Living in Fiordland has granted me the opportunity to pursue adverse and powerful weather events, such as this particular day when over a foot of rain fell in the valleys and fiords – half of Sydneys annual rainfall in one day. The overwhelming sight of the waterfalls in the Cleddau Valley truly moved me to the core, with the sight and sound of hundreds of waterfalls roaring in every direction, rivalled only by the thunderous river that became a junction for all. I felt so small, so humbled and privileged to be in the presence of such beauty and power. I was in the Cleddau River for this shot, in the pouring rain and after a solid half hour of battling the conditions, I managed to get a usable frame.
Fiordland, New Zealand
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