Isles Of Gold
A scene which typifies Fiordland, with its forested mountains and numerous islands. There’s a special window in the golden hour when the light paints the trees and creates various contours, giving depth and shape to the mountains. A dusting of snow is always the final ingredient to top things off. My paradise.
Te Anau, New Zealand (2024)
Gold Dust
Fresh snow sprinkled like icing sugar across the forested mountains.
Lake Te Anau, New Zealand (2024)
Wetland
A myriad of colours and textures, looking down on a vast wetland at the gateway to the fiords.
Te Anau, New Zealand (2024)
The Light We Seek
On a grey morning I took my boat across the lake and took to the hills, in order to ascend to where the light touched the cloud. After a few kms hiking, I found myself immersed in the beautiful transition where sun pierced the foggy veil.
Te Anau, New Zealand (2024)
Unforgettable
Fresh snow and one of the most spectacular light shows I’ve beheld, as the sun set and ignited the clearing storm cloud. Seeing all the elements aligning I knew something special was on the way, so I made the last minute decision to take to the sky for this one. Taking my family with me, it was truly a special moment to share.
Te Anau, New Zealand (2024)
Emerald
Beautiful ferns growing from wet walls in a narrow mountain gorge. I just love green.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
Mercy
The setting sun filtering through the lush forest canopy. Shortly after I just had to put the camera down and simply sit, look and listen to what I was privileged to witness, on many occasions. I’m truly thankful for this.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
Quiet Beauty
I really love these crips autumn days, when the light gets softer, the days are shorter and the air is fresh. The waters were calm on the lake, as I admired the light dancing across the face of the mountains. You can see the making of this on my Youtube channel.
Te Anau, New Zealand (2024)
Emerald Fall
This waterfall is unnamed. It’s one of thousands which are hidden from view, tucked away in mountainous valleys, gorges and dense forests. After boating and then hiking into dark confines of Fiordland, I’m confident very few, if any at all have even stood here. This is the most enjoyable part of photography for me, the exploration and surprises that await. It doesn’t always work out but when it does, it’s hard to beat. Green is my favourite colour and the water here had such a beautiful shade to it. Emerald Fall seems like a fitting title.
Te Anau, Fiordland New Zealand (2024)
The Glory Of It All
I really don’t have many words to accompany this piece. It was a beautiful moment, so sublime in the crisp evening light beneath a crescent moon. I couldn’t take my eyes away, it demanded my full attention.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
Between Worlds
Beneath the sky but above the cloud, surrounded by fortresses of aging stone.
Fiordland, New Zealand (2024)
One Last Goodbye
The sun makes its final descent behind the peaks, spreading one last ray of light.
South Arm Lake Te Anau, Fiordland New Zealand (2024)
Natures Show
Landscape photographers are always watching the sky. Light is everything and cloud plays a vital role in backing, revealing and catching light. Sunsets like these are relatively rare but can be forecasted in advance and it’s quite the elation when the high cloud eventually ignites. It’s spectacular shows like this which seems to turn everyone into a photographer, with most people talking about it days after. I have many great memories of witnessing such skies. You can view the making of this one over on my Youtube channel.
Lake Te Anau, Fiordland New Zealand (2024)
Distant Shores
An evening on the lake, just me and my boat, exploring the lovely islands and mountain views which grace this part of the world. The Murchison mountains are home to the endangered Takahe bird, and these peaks overlook us in Te Anau. This image is an ode to the calm evenings of golden light we enjoy here.
South Arm Lake Te Anau, Fiordland New Zealand (2024)
Fine Tuning
Gentle light filtering through the dense rainforest.
Te Anau, New Zealand (2023)
Vibrance
The time of year when new fronds shoot from the crown. ferns, creating a vibrant splash of green. An intentional camera movement was used with a slow shutter, to create the painterly effect.
Te Anau, New Zealand (2023)
Between Darkness And Light
Between sun and storm as darkness gave way to glorious light.
Lake Te Anau, New Zealand (2023)
The Masters Work
The admiration of intrinsic beauty.
Lake Te Anau, South Island New Zealand (2023)
Sight Unseen
This particular area of the lake is often prone to winds, so exploring here on such a calm evening was a rare gift. A beautiful place of waterfalls, mountains, lakes and pristine forest.
Lake Te Anau, South Island New Zealand (2023)
Emanate
Early winter brings cloud inversions and misty lakes, which block the light and shroud the lower landscape. The forest greens thrive and emanate from the shadow of the mountains. A source of inspiration and beauty amidst a world of grey.
Te Anau, New Zealand (2023)
Serenity
A pristine afternoon, with some rare calm waters over the Middle Arm of Lake Te Anau.
Lake Te Anau, Fiordland New Zealand (2023)
Silver And Gold
A family of silver beech, backlit by the afternoon sun.
Te Anau, Fiordland New Zealand (2022)
Seekers
A cold, misty winters morning in the remote fiords, as light finally pierced through the veil.
Wet Jacket Arm, Fiordland New Zealand (2022)
Ice Fall
A week of sub-zero temperatures transformed this weeping forest wall into a spectacular sculpture of ice.
Fiordland 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)
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)
Crown
A crown fern, displayed in all its glory.
Te Anau, Fiordland New Zealand (2022)
Bay Of Light
The Murchison mountains and Brod Bay, beneath an incredible sunset late one summers afternoon.
Lake Te Anau and Murchison Mountains, Brod Bay New Zealand (2022)