Through the eyes of a travelling photographer
On my last chance to visit a local West coast beach, decided to head out to Karekare, as I had yet to visit this summer. Took along my youngest sister Candace, before jetting off to Australia and London.
Candace with the 85L 1.2 lens
Seagull goes beyond the rays at Karekare
A quick run and a scrabble over the rocks at the Northern end to get the sun slipping away
Rough surf waters at Karekare, given the smooth effect through a long exposure
Just hanging by..
Organised a mini get together/farewell shoot of Auckland Harbour with some close friends, as decided to head back to London via Australia. Thanks guys for coming out, and the awesome dinner at Ruan Thai – Mission Bay.
Auckland Harbour Bridge
Sunset over the Waitemata Harbour
Luke Carpenter, Warren, Mark Wong, Angus Gomes
Finally a couple of days later, climbed Rangitoto and shot this on the ferry on the way back of the NZ America’s Cup yachts: NZL40 and NZL41
Thanks to my friend Katie, managed to secure a helicopter flight from Ardmore, tracking north up to Kaitaia along the beautiful coastline.
Rangitoto Island
Cliff between Mairangi and Rothesay Bay – North Shore
Mansion House, Kawau Island
Stunning clear waters, just south of Bay of Islands
Lighthouse at Cape Brett, Bay of Islands
“Hole in the Rock” – Cape Brett, Bay of Islands
Cape Brett
Urupukapuka Island, Bay of Islands
Motuarohia Island, Bay of Islands
Taupo Bay Aerial
Matai Bay
Matai and KariKari previously seen here
Filling up 416 litres of A1 jet fuel at Kerikeri airport
The Bell 206L on Pakiri beach, (l-r: Warren, Kate, Katie, Mark – our Pilot)
Katie & Warren enjoying the view from the rear
Rain over Whenuapai
Eden Park and Auckland City
Beautiful Auckland City, with Albert Park
After some great fish and chips in Kaiaia – Firth of Thames, flew back north over Hunua Ranges
Rotorua is a popular spot for it’s geothermal activity, with plenty of mud pools, geysers and pungent sulphur smells throughout the air.
Sunrise over Lake Rotorua
Geothermal areas at Wai-O-Tapu
Katie & Kate by a sulphur pool
View atop Mount Maunganui, after making a scenic route home
Spent a hot afternoon snorkelling with the fishes at the Goat Island marine reserve, an hour North of Auckland. One day I’ll consider an underwater camera, to capture the beauty below the water’s surface.
Coastline next to Goat Island, looking North towards Pakiri
Long golden sands of Pakiri
Amy who came along for a beach and fish tour
Looking South along Pakiri
View from Omaha, out to Little Barrier Island
Moturiki Island is at the eastern end of the Main Beach at Mt Maunganui.
After spending the previous night at Whitianga and Cook’s Beach, headed further down the coast to Mt Maunganui. The summit of Mauao stands 232m high, with views along the peninsular and neighbouring Tauranga.
Tombolo land formation, where longshore drift has connected the islands and Mount itself to the NZ mainland.
View over Matakana Island
Moon rising above the Pacific Ocean
After a brilliant trip to Cathedral Cove just a couple weeks earlier, decided to head out for a day of swimming and chilling on the soft white sand beaches.
Leg’s Mare Cove
Cathedral Cove
Beautiful Pohutukawa tree – common of NZ
Youngest sister, Candace who came along to experience one of New Zealand’s finest beaches.
Cape Reinga before sunrise
Green waters of the Tasman Sea collide with the blue of the vast Pacific Ocean creating some immense whirlpool action.
After driving the length of Northland to Cape Reinga (The Place of Leaping) – decided to camp at the Tapotupotu camping ground – The most Northern campsite in New Zealand.
Tapotupotu Bay – looking Northward into the Pacific Ocean
Cape Maria Van Diemen – most Western point of North Island
From Cape Reinga looking Eastward
19,271km to London
Tapotupotu Bay
Sunset from up on the cliffs at Cape Reinga
Cape Reinga lighthouse built in 1941 – with the fabled 800 year old Pohutukawa tree growing on the Eastern cliff visible.
The Matai Bay is regarded as one of the finest beaches of New Zealand, with its’ magnificent sandy beaches stretching around the clear waters. A perfect spot for camping, snorkelling and fishing.
Clear waters of Waikato Bay
Ohungahunga Bay (within the larger Matai Bay)
Karikari beach stretches along the Northern end of Karikari Peninsula, just 1km from Matai Bay.
Taupo Bay is located in the beautiful clear waters of Northland, nestled amongst the rugged coastline.
Piha and Karekare beach have been my local beach for many years, after living up in Waiatarua and Oratia. This was my forth visit in the past couple of weeks, but first time with the camera.
View from up Lion Rock
Lion Rock
After spending a peaceful night on the golden sand, awoke early to capture to soft light in the morning.
30min before sunrise, as the glow from the sun rises
Mare’s Leg Cove, neighbouring Cathedral Cove
View from Mare’s Leg Cove, back to Cathedral Cove at sunrise
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