03.30.09
Posted in Landscape, People, Travel at 9:30 pm by Warren Williams
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..
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03.28.09
Posted in General, Landscape, People at 9:08 pm by Warren Williams
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

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03.22.09
Posted in General at 10:00 pm by Warren Williams
Managed to go beach hopping again, with my photography friend Phillip. Ventured into the stunning Whatipu Caves on the Northern end of beach, before heading to Bethells and O’Neills for sunset.

The vast Whatipu caves – Photo by Phillip Then

Surf at O’Neills

O’Neills

O’Neills beach cave

Bethells Beach Surf Lifesavers Tower
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03.16.09
Posted in General, People at 1:41 pm by Warren Williams
Took a trip out to Piha, Bethells and O’Neills beaches to show my English friend Kate, the beauty of Auckland’s beaches.

Katie & Kate walking along the reflections at O’Neills beach

Katie from the cave at O’Neills
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03.15.09
Posted in Aviation, Landscape, Transportation, Travel at 7:25 pm by Warren Williams
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

Taemaro Bay

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

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03.11.09
Posted in People, Wedding at 2:08 pm by Warren Williams
After Ron & Kim’s recent wedding, which unfortunately was rather wet, I offered to shoot some casual portraits at their favourite west coast beach, Bethells.




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03.09.09
Posted in Landscape, Travel at 4:00 pm by Warren Williams
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
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03.08.09
Posted in People, Wedding at 8:48 pm by Warren Williams
Had the great pleasure of shooting the wedding of Matt & Lisa at the Northridge Country Lodge, Silverdale. Lisa’s been one of my closest friends for many years, so was a great priveledge to assist her on their beautiful day.


















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03.05.09
Posted in Architecture, People, Wedding at 10:00 pm by Warren Williams
Johnny & Kirsty were wed at the stunning Kelliher Estate, on Puketutu Island. Featuring a Spanish villa, set amongst bush and landscaped gardens.
















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