Joy
Waterfowl and gulls circled and glided overhead, backlit by an ethereal sunrise I was privileged to behold, with the ocean at my back as I gazed up at the lofty peaks.
Mount Cook and Tasman, West Coast, South Island New Zealand (2022)
Opulence
Alps and ocean, divided by miles of lush temperate rainforest bathed in evening light.
Mount Cook and Tasman, West Coast, South Island New Zealand (2022)
Celestial
Above a sea of cloud, where mountains reign and the full moon broke the darkness of night. A cherished memory, where many conditions briefly aligned to behold this moment. Aerial perspective, single exposure.
Mt Cook and Tasman, West Coast New Zealand (2021)
Empire Of Ice
The frozen kingdom of the Southern Alps.
Mount Tasman and Fox Neve, New Zealand (2021)
Defy
Against all odds, this rare sight is engrained in my memory, as the sun set and the full moon ascended behind the tallest peaks in the country. Single exposure, aerial image.
Mt Tasman, West Coast New Zealand (2021)
Tasman
A simple scene of light and the wonder of the mountain.
Mount Tasman, New Zealand (2021)
Guardian Of The Tides
A personal favourite, an expression of my relationship with both the mountains and sea. Here, the waves of the Tasman Sea crash beneath the towering Southern Alps, with Mount Tasman and Cook overlooking the shore. This image began as an idea and vision that finally materialised, after many months and multiple attempts.
Mt Cook and Tasman, West Coast New Zealand
Beholden
Quiet waters beneath the grand peaks of the Southern Alps, awoken in the light of a new day.
Aoraki/Mt Cook and Mt Tasman, New Zealand
Oscillation
To me, the great beauty of the Southern Alps is their close proximity to the sea, where the highest peaks rise to a towering 12,000ft above the surface of the water. Finding and accessing locations that reveal this relationship is not simple, but some of these views are the greatest in the country.
Mt Tasman, West Coast New Zealand
Monarch
The tallest mountains in New Zealand, rising proudly from the lowland forests and lagoon waters on the West Coast.
Aoraki/Mt Cook and Mt Tasman, New Zealand