On a drive up to Lake Heron I was struck by the contrast of gold against blue, and the simple beauty of a line of willow trees meandering through the ochre landscape lit up against the deep blue sky.
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Landscape
Landscape Photography: Mount Sunday
I love winter hiking, the air is crisp, the mountains are snowy (although not as snowy as I’d like – it’s been a bit of a mild winter!), the sky is almost unbelievably blue, and the light has a slightly golden tone to it. All in all, a perfect recipe for photography.
These images are from a visit to Mount Sunday, and the Ashburton Lakes area. I was introduced to Mount Sunday by Andrei & June who asked me to photograph their wedding here back in March. I knew at first sight of the place that I would HAVE to come back in winter to take some landscapes, and it didn’t disappoint.
As you can see from the panorama image, Mount Sunday is a very small nugget of rock nestled in the middle of a glacial valley, it’s a short (but steep) walk and provides a beautiful view of the headwaters of the Rangitata from the top.
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Landscape Photography: Cass
I’ve wanted to visit the little red railway station at Cass since I fell in love with Rita Angus’ painting (simply titled Cass, 1936) when I was a teenager studying Art History.
It was – and still is! – my favourite painting. It has a rhythm in the foothills and mountains that speaks of her joy in the place, and the striking shade of red that the station is painted is so iconic in rural New Zealand.
I have seen the roadsign that points to Cass from the main road to Arthur’s Pass and always thought “I should really stop there one day…”. Well, that day finally came.
We were on an escape-from-the-city driveabout to the mountains and as soon as I wistfully said “I’ve always wanted to visit there…” as we were once again driving past the road sign Greg said “Let’s do it!”, and turned the car around. I’m so glad he did, it totally exceeded my expectations and was barely changed (other than the size of the trees!) from when Rita Angus painted it.
I took a bunch of shots (some of which I have in mind for a mosaic piece) but my favourite is the straight-on shot using my Lensbaby Muse (with single glass optic) which gives it an air of softness and nostalgia. The Lensbaby’s system of creating blur also suggests a bit of movement, a subtle homage to the joyous movement Rita Angus has put into the hills and mountains in her painting.
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Landscape Photography: Port Levy, Banks Peninsula
View of picturesque Port Levy on a gorgeous winter’s day.
Port Levy, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury, New Zealand.
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Landscape Photography:Yachts at Diamond Harbour
The yachts looked like toys arranged amidst a model landscape, the harbour an eye-catching shade of teal and the sky softened by fluffy candy-floss clouds… I couldn’t resist!
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Landscape Photography: Charteris Bay, Banks Peninsula
On a leisurely Sunday drive around a couple of the Bays on the Peninsula I was captivated by the mirror-smooth water at high tide in Charteris Bay.
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Landscape Photography: Jetty at Port Levy, Banks Peninsula
The winter sun sparkling off the ocean, the slight fog on the ocean making the silhouette of the jetty that much more solid… all in all a particularly magical day.
This jetty is located in Port Levy, on Banks Peninsula in Canterbury, New Zealand.
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Boatsheds at Port Levy, Banks Peninsula
I was really drawn to the symmetry of these sheds on the jetty at Port Levy, on Banks Peninsula. The lighting on this stunning winter day was just perfect too and the slight fog on the water just added to the magical atmosphere of the day.
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Boatshed at Pigeon Bay, Banks Peninsula
This image of a boatshed in Pigeon Bay, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury, New Zealand. Taken from the jetty, looking out towards the end of the bay and open sea.
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