New Zealand

#thatwanakatree

Probably the most famous tree in New Zealand. Shot before sunrise on a balmy summer morning. Sony a7RII/35mm lens f/22 13s ISO-100

Aoraki and Horokoau

Aoraki (Mt Cook, 3724m) and Horokoau (Mt Tasman, 3497m), New Zealand's two highest mountains. Shot on a foggy morning moments before sunrise. Sony a7RII/70-200mm lens f/22 1/25s ISO-100.

The Devil's Staircase

This particularly windy section of State Highway 6, as it passes Lake Wakatipu, is known as The Devil's Staircase. It is difficult trying not to write off your hire car while taking in the spectacular landscape. Shot from the top of a boulder. Sony a7RII/35mm lens f/9 1/320s ISO-100

Fairy Falls

This ephemeral waterfall is located in Piopiotahi / Milford Sound, which fortunately for waterfall enthusiasts gets around 6,400mm of rain a year. Shot just before the boat drove under the falls (I got very wet, the camera got a little bit wet). Sony a7RII/35mm lens f/3.2 1/250s ISO-100

Gates of Haast

The Gates of Haast are a series of rapids on the Haast River in Mt Aspiring National Park. Shot from pretty much in the rapids. Sony a7RII/35mm lens f/14 30s ISO-100

Harrison's Cove

Harrison's Cove, where the Harrison River enters Piopiotahi / Milford Sound. Shot from a boat on a rainy day. Sony a7RII/35mm lens f/5.6 1/640s ISO-100

Red Light Views

Homer Tunnel is 1.2km long and was dug by hand. It has enabled visitors to drive to Piopiotahi / Milford Sound since 1954. During summer traffic lights operate and this was shot while waiting at a red light on the south side of the tunnel. Sony a7RII/35mm lens f/7.1 1/40s ISO-100

Te Ara Kairaumati

New Zealand's two highest mountains, Aoraki (Mt Cook, 3724m) and Horokoau (Mt Tasman, 3497m), are perfectly reflected in the dark waters of Te Ara Kairaumati / Lake Matheson. Shot before sunrise on a very still morning. Sony a7RII/55mm lens f/2.2 30s ISO-100

Mahurangi Island

Shot just after sunrise from the Airbnb balcony in Hahei, New Zealand. We arrived at midnight the night before and woke up to the most spectacular view. Sony a7RII/70-200mm lens f/11 30s ISO-100.

Pungapunga Island

Shot during a nice long walk on the beach in the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand. Sony a7RII/35mm lens f/22 25s ISO-100.

Sheepish

Shot while having a rest from hauling my ass up Roys Peak Track (handy travel tip - eat something before starting the walk). Sony a7RII/35mm lens f/2.8 1/500s ISO-125

Smiling Sphinx Rock

Shot while getting my feet wet in the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand. Sony a7RII/35mm lens f/22 30s ISO-100.

Stirling Falls

The water from Stirling Falls drops around 155m before hitting Piopiotahi / Milford Sound. This is three times the height of Niagara Falls. Shot from a proper touristy boat in the rain. Sony a7RII/35mm lens f/5.6 1/200s ISO-100

Te Hoho Rock / Cathedral Cove

Shot at dusk after the crowds had gone home on the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand. Sony a7RII/35mm lens f/7.1 30s ISO-200.

Te Whanganui-A-Hei

Shot just before sunset on a balmy winter's day on the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand. Sony a7RII/35mm lens f/7.1 30s ISO-100.

The Best of Fronds

New Zealand is home to around 200 species of ferns like this one. Shot while having a stroll in Hokitika. Sony a7RII/90mm lens f/5.0 1/100s ISO-400