02.20.09
Wedding – Kim & Ron
Kim and Ron were married at the lovely Gracehill Vineyard in Kumeu, where even the rain wasn’t going to spoil their special day.
02.09.09
Sunrise from Moturiki Island, Mt Maunganui
Moturiki Island is at the eastern end of the Main Beach at Mt Maunganui.
02.08.09
Mt Maunganui Summit Sunset
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
02.07.09
Cathedral & Leg’s Mare Coves
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.
02.01.09
Cape Reinga at Dawn
Cape Reinga before sunrise
Green waters of the Tasman Sea collide with the blue of the vast Pacific Ocean creating some immense whirlpool action.
01.31.09
Edge of New Zealand
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.
Matai Bay & Karikari Peninsula
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.
01.30.09
Taupo Bay
Taupo Bay is located in the beautiful clear waters of Northland, nestled amongst the rugged coastline.
01.26.09
Rugged Piha
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
Cathedral Cove Sunrise
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
01.24.09
Cathedral Cove & Hahei, Coromandel
With beautiful weather arriving for the Auckland Anniversary weekend, made the two hour trip to the East coast of the Coromandel Peninsula. Specifically to see Cathedral Cove, and the neighbouring Hahei Beach.
Hahei Beach
Pohutukawa Tree at Hahei Beach
The absolutely stunning Cathedral Cove
The refreshing clear water at Cathedral Cove
Sequence of myself, shot by Daniel Talbot
Hahei Beach
Cathedral Cove after sunset
Being away from the city and light pollution, stars become very clear
01.18.09
Windswept Whatipu
Whatipu rests at the mouth to the Manukau harbour, with some treacherous water and continuous moving sand with the prevailing Westerly winds.
Whatipu looking deceptively calm
01.12.09
Summer
With returning back to New Zealand, I’ve been able to catch up with family – including my gorgeous cousin, Summer.
01.09.09
Bokeh!
Bokeh is the photographic term for the background blur of photos. Just gave myself a new Christmas present, in the form of Canon’s pristine 85 f1.2 L lens.
Full resolution, straight out of camera
Elayna & Lisa @ Mission Bay – Auckland’s waterfront
Pip the budgie
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