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Loch Cameron near Mt Cook
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Somewhere near Mt Cook on my return journey from Christchurch
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On of my students lent me a book on abstract multiple exposures which was the inspiration for this image of a flax plant
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Love the morning mist rising from the Clutha river
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Only a few minutes after this the mist cleared to reveal a pure blue sky
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The Crown Range is spectacular on any occasion but when you come down through the clouds and look back, wow!
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I had to go to Lake Hawea one stormy day, it was worth getting there early with the camera
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Another image from the edge of Lake Hawea
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If you were paying attention to this months blurb......this is the eerily quiet night overlooking Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
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Faith in her super model pose with the lights of Queenstown behind
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When we mirror reality who knows what we will see in the skies above us.....eek!
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The amazing road leading from Queenstown to Wanaka over the Crown Range
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Product shot of my Rav4 Adventure up above the clouds on the Nevis Road........anyone know the marketing team at Toyota ;-)
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...and this is why I went up the Nevis Road, wow, what a wonderful couple of hours that was
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There is something very special about being able to stand in a spot and have that view
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It's been a while but sometimes you just have to splash water to see how it comes out in a photograph
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James overlooking the epic views at Thundercross
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The park is huge and has a wide variety of landscape for riders to enjoy
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The surrounding fields get quite wet when the river gets high!
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Beautiful areas of native bush
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Pip, one of their beautiful dogs. She's a bit shy but was curious about the camera so got in close while I was working
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One of many riders to find themselves looking down the lens as they negotiated the tracks
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Group of riders talking about their exploits and enjoying the stunning landscape
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Rider takes to the air coming up the hill while his mate looks on
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Tracks galore for the riders to explore
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Wide open space one moment, trees and bush the next
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They offer the chance to camp on the grounds too. Yep, you could be enjoying sunsets like this too.
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It's not just for bikes as UTV's and quads also welcome. I'm looking forward to doing some more images of John and his friends when they visit my part of the South Island next year.......think I better get some more weather proofing gear sorted for the camera!
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Experienced or new to bikes, young or old, male or female there are plenty of challenges to enjoy as this little one shows
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One of my models for some planned photos over the weekend.....I had a lot of faith in both of the riders as I was not far from their landing zones at times
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Really feels like you could be on a film set.......that view is amazing
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Wherever you look there are vast landscapes and some intimate images of nature at her very best
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Rocks of all shapes and sizes cover the area
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There is work underway to convert the old woolshed into an eatery and cultural experience, this is a teaser to show the view you could have on the deck next season while enjoying some food and a cuppa.
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A strangely prophetic image. This was my view taking off from Auckland to head home to Queenstown. Little did I know at this stage that almost four hours later I would be landing on the far runway like that other plane having been turned back because of bad weather. Oh well there's always tomorrow.
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The extra night at Thundercross, thank you James and Mandy for rescuing me from the airport, did give me the opportunity to photograph this gorgeous puppy who was born just four days earlier. The Mum is 15 years old......apparently that is 83 in human years.....eek!