Valour
A beautiful gift that was unveiled before my eyes. My favourite type of scene to behold as glacially carved mountains rise from the atmospheric forested valley below. A few minutes later it was gone. I really cherish this moment.
West Coast, New Zealand (2025)
Glorify
The New Zealand alpine environment in all its glory. Shortly afterwards, we gathered around the camp fire before sleeping under the stars.
West Coast, New Zealand (2024)
Landsborough
The beautiful expanse of the West Coast, where glaciers once dominated.
Landsborough Valley, New Zealand (2024)
Fragments
An isolated shoreline which runs alongside crumbling cliffs and lush rainforest. These large sea stacks stand like an ancient ruined city, creating a sense of mystery which easily provides inspiration. Although this sunset had some nice colour, I felt the natural contrasts and gradients best suited a monochrome rendering. The South Island is truly a land of contrasts.
South Westland, New Zealand (2024)
Remnants
The gentle post sunset light, painting the sea and sky on the rugged and remote west coast.
West Coast, South Island New Zealand (2023)
Enflame
The briefest of moments which leave a lasting impact.
South Westland, New Zealand (2023)
Snowdune
A simple scene of snow and light, high in the Southern Alps.
West Coast New Zealand (2022)
Cubix
In the final minute of the day, as sunset light glides over the frozen surface of snow and ice.
West Coast New Zealand (2022)
Brotherhood
The glory of the Southern Alps, where forested swamplands rise to glaciated cloud piercing mountains.
Mount Tasman and Cook, West Coast New Zealand (2022)
Descent
Towers of ice crumble and flow to the valley below.
West Coast New Zealand (2022)
Rise To The Light
Forested slopes rise up to the glaciated, sun soaked heights of the Southern Alps, one fine winters morning.
West Coast New Zealand (2022)
Sky Dweller
The tallest point in both Australia and New Zealand, rising above darkness into the warmth of fading light.
Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand (2022)
Clothed In Light
Frozen giants embracing the subtle warmth of winters light.
West Coast, New Zealand (2021)
Into The Heavens
Where valleys are shrouded in cloud and mountains break free and rise into the heavens.
West Coast, New Zealand (2021)
Gratitude
The West Coast on a pristine autumn afternoon, after a fresh dusting of snow adorned the high peaks.
Southern Alps, 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)
Westland
A view showcasing the unique environment of Te Wahipounamu, where lowland forest rises from sea level to tall, glaciated mountains. I found this viewpoint a couple of years earlier, but it took several visits for the right atmosphere and light to come together. Aoraki/Mt Cook is centre of frame under dawn skies.
West Coast, New Zealand (2021)