One of the many benefits of planning your own itinerary when visiting a foreign country and doing a self-drive tour is being able to visit some areas not often frequented by tourists. This article shares some of the inspiration and variety we found in Bluff, New Zealand. Continue reading Inspiration and Variety in Bluff New Zealand
Category Archives: New Zealand
Journey to Doubtful Sound New Zealand
During our visit to New Zealand in March 2018 my wife and I had the opportunity to experience Doubtful Sound. This article discusses our journey to Doubtful Sound and shares some images from our visit. Continue reading Journey to Doubtful Sound New Zealand
A Visit to New Zealand’s Clay Cliffs
During our most recent visit to New Zealand my wife and I had the opportunity to visit the Clay Cliffs. This geological treat is located about 10 kilometres (~ 6 miles) from Omarama on New Zealand’s South Island. Continue reading A Visit to New Zealand’s Clay Cliffs
The Beauty of Design and Street Art in Downtown Christchurch on Photography Life
This short notification provides readers with a link to a new article that I wrote for our friends at Photography Life. This new article contains a selection of 19 images along with discussing some composition considerations. Continue reading The Beauty of Design and Street Art in Downtown Christchurch on Photography Life
Hector’s Dolphins at Greymouth
During our most recent trip to New Zealand my wife and I spent a couple of days in Greymouth and we were thrilled to be able to capture a few images of Hector’s dolphins. These marine mammals are named after Sir James Hector, who was the curator of the Colonial Museum in Wellington (now Te Papa), and examined the first specimen found of the dolphin. Continue reading Hector’s Dolphins at Greymouth
Hits and Misses at Cave Stream Scenic Reserve
Sometimes when we’re on a driving holiday we can motor past a location that gives us a quick glimpse of photographic potential. We’re then faced with a split second decision whether we should double back or not. This article shares some hits and misses captured in less than 15 minutes during a short visit at Cave Stream Scenic Reserve, one of our ‘double back’ locations in New Zealand. Continue reading Hits and Misses at Cave Stream Scenic Reserve
Composition Considerations at Nugget Point
One of the stops we wanted to make during our most recent trip to the South Island of New Zealand was the lighthouse at Nugget Point. The weather cooperated, starting out a bit dark and menacing, then turning partially sunny. This article features a small selection of photographs, and discusses some composition considerations I took into account while photographing at Nugget Point. Continue reading Composition Considerations at Nugget Point
Serenity at The Barn
Every once in a while travellers have the opportunity to stay at a place that is a little out of the ordinary. My wife and I had such an experience during our most recent trip to New Zealand, spending two nights enjoying the serenity at The Barn Bed & Breakfast. Continue reading Serenity at The Barn
Sea Lions at Waipapa Point, New Zealand
Sometimes an impromptu exploration can lead to an unexpected reward. Such was the case when my wife suggested that we leave the main coastal road to photograph a small lighthouse along the southern coast of the South Island in New Zealand. What we discovered were some sea lions at Waipapa Point, giving us the opportunity to get up close and personal! Continue reading Sea Lions at Waipapa Point, New Zealand
New Zealand Fantail at ISO-6400
On the morning of our last day in New Zealand my wife and I decided to visit the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. While in the New Zealand Gardens section, I had the opportunity to photograph a small group of New Zealand fantails. Continue reading New Zealand Fantail at ISO-6400