New Zealand
A four week tour of New Zealand (North and South Island) in September 2010. It's still fresh at the time and spring has just started, like March in Switzerland. Some flowers and trees are already in bloom, most are just waking up from hibernation. We haven't had much luck with the weather so far. Clouds in the sky are very interesting for landscape photography, but unfortunately it rains most of the time. For more see Sandra's travel diary .
Fig. 1: Tree on the beach at Goat Island Marine Reserve. HDR from five shots. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2 September 2010 10:48:44
Fig. 2: A dead tree on the beach at Goat Island Marine Reserve. HDR from five shots. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=13 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2 September 2010 10:51:17
Fig. 3: Cows at a pond somewhere between Warkworth and Paihia. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=85 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2 September 2010 13:56:20
Fig. 4: Limestone formations on the way to Kawiti Glow Worm Cave. But we skipped the cave itself. There are enough stalactite caves at home. HDR from five shots. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=42 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2 September 2010 14:11:17
Fig. 5: Limestone formations on the way to Kawiti Glow Worm Cave. But we skipped the cave itself. There are enough stalactite caves at home. HDR from five shots. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=52 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 2 September 2010 14:11:47
Fig. 6: A pond in the rainforest on the gravel road route between Paihia and Russel on the Bay of Islands. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=16 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 3 September 2010 11:37:15
Fig. 7: At the Bay of Islands. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=19 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 3 September 2010 11:58:22
Fig. 8: The ship's jetty at the port of Russel on the Bay of Islands New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 3 September 2010 12:22:00
Fig. 9: The ship's jetty at the port of Russel on the Bay of Islands New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 3 September 2010 12:22:37
Fig. 10: The beach at Russel on the Bay of Islands New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/400 s; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 3 September 2010 12:26:25
Fig. 11: A boat on the beach at Paihia in the Bay of Islands. HDR from nine exposures. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 3 September 2010 04:04:28
Fig. 12: The Harara Falls near Paihia. Well, not really impressive. HDR from five shots. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 4 September 2010 08:54:34
Fig. 13: A meadow with a river, reeds and sand dune in the background near Cape Reinga, the northernmost point of New Zealand. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/100 s; f=58 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 4 September 2010 11:34:45
Fig. 14: The lighthouse at Cape Reinga, the northernmost point of New Zealand. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/751 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 4 September 2010 12:16:01
Fig. 15: The lighthouse at Cape Reinga, the northernmost point of New Zealand. HDR from seven shots. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 4 September 2010 12:17:59
Fig. 16: The beach at Cape Reinga, the northernmost point of New Zealand New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 4 September 2010 12:24:01
Fig. 17: Green hilly landscape with sheep. Somehow I liked the lighting mood better here by eye. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 4 September 2010 15:20:11
Fig. 18: A walkway through Waipoua Forest showing large Kauri trees. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 5 September 2010 09:34:08
Fig. 19: An impressive large Kauri tree in the Waipoua Forest. Almost every moment you think you see blue avatars jumping around the corner. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=14 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 5 September 2010 09:38:41
Fig. 20: Chicks and men with no dick like big cars :-) We had booked a large rental car because of our diving luggage. In hindsight, a smaller one would have done. The thing drinks gas like a thirsty camel drinks water in an oasis. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 5 September 2010 10:39:03
Fig. 21: A mud hole from which hot steam rises. This "mud pool" is located in front of the entrance of Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland , south of Rotorua. Admission per person: NZD 30. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/800 s; f=150 mm; f/5.0; ISO 800; 6 September 2010 09:51:23
Fig. 22: Mud Holes at Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland . Unfortunately it rained all day and after two hours we and the camera were soaked. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 6 September 2010 11:21:54
Fig. 23: A steaming crater in Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland . New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 6 September 2010 11:24:15
Fig. 24: A path through the bushes in Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland . New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=14 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 6 September 2010 11:30:23
Fig. 25: A yellow pool of sulphurous hot water at Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland . New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 6 September 2010 11:33:39
Fig. 26: At first glance, it looks like sulfur crystals have accumulated on the bushes, but these are yellow moss or lichen, which is believed to be feeding on the sulfur fumes. Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland . New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 6 September 2010 11:37:08
Fig. 27: A yellow pool of sulphurous hot water at Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland . Unfortunately, it rained all day and the colors aren't that great. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 6 September 2010 11:39:24
Fig. 28: A yellow pool of sulphurous hot water at Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland . Unfortunately, it rained all day and the colors aren't that great. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 6 September 2010 11:40:54
Fig. 29: A beautiful fern overgrown forest in the Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland . New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 6 September 2010 11:50:44
Fig. 30: Alum Cliffs: Smoking rock faces with colored pools in the rain. Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland . New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 6 September 2010 12:03:42
Fig. 31: A forest trail in Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland . New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 6 September 2010 12:31:23
Fig. 32: At the champagne pool. It was raining in torrents and the sulfur vapor was constantly blowing in the face and fogging the cameral island. Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland . New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=15 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 6 September 2010 12:45:04
Fig. 33: Devil's Cave: An unreal poisonous green pond. The color looks even more extreme in reality than in the photo. Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland . New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=16 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 6 September 2010 12:57:08
Fig. 34: Vapor clouds rise throughout the geothermally active area between Rotorua and Taupo. There are some thermal baths here. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=50 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 7 September 2010 11:04:58
Fig. 35: A peacock doing its cartwheel. He always wanted to stretch his bottom out at me and I had to get around him on my knees. Wairakei Thermal Valley New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=14 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 7 September 2010 11:51:15
Fig. 36: Rising steam clouds in the Wairakei Thermal Valley near Lake Taupo. This attraction is small and mighty and a dreamy photogenic landscape. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=14 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 7 September 2010 12:05:11
Fig. 37: Rising steam clouds in the Wairakei Thermal Valley near Lake Taupo. This attraction is small and mighty and a dreamy photogenic landscape. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=13 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 7 September 2010 12:07:48
Fig. 38: Rising steam clouds in the Wairakei Thermal Valley near Lake Taupo. This attraction is small and mighty and a dreamy photogenic landscape. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 7 September 2010 12:09:13
Fig. 39: Rising steam clouds in the Wairakei Thermal Valley near Lake Taupo. This attraction is small and mighty and a dreamy photogenic landscape. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 7 September 2010 12:12:08
Fig. 40: A lichen-covered railing in the Wairakei Thermal Valley near Lake Taupo. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 7 September 2010 12:26:38
Fig. 41: A creek in the Wairakei Thermal Valley near Lake Taupo. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=19 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 7 September 2010 12:49:25
Fig. 42: A creek in the Wairakei Thermal Valley near Lake Taupo. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 7 September 2010 12:59:48
Fig. 43: In the Wairakei Power Station, geothermal energy is used to generate electricity. As an unfortunate side effect, numerous geysers have dried up since this power plant was put into operation because the water level has dropped. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/181 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 7 September 2010 14:02:08
Fig. 44: In the Wairakei Power Station, geothermal energy is used to generate electricity. As an unfortunate side effect, numerous geysers have dried up since this power plant was put into operation because the water level has dropped. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/100 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 7 September 2010 14:03:05
Fig. 45: Passing under hot steam tubes at the Wairakei Power Station, where electricity is generated from geothermal energy. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 7 September 2010 14:04:11
Fig. 46: The river to the Huka Falls at Lake Taupo. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=14 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 7 September 2010 14:35:11
Fig. 47: The Huka Falls near Lake Taupo... Well, the Rhine Falls are more impressive. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 7 September 2010 14:43:54
Fig. 48: Two pruned trees on the shore of Lake Taupo. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=14 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 7 September 2010 16:28:48
Fig. 49: Sunset at Lake Taupo New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=14 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 7 September 2010 17:19:40
Fig. 50: Sunset at Lake Taupo New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=16 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 7 September 2010 17:23:04
Fig. 51: Sunset at Lake Taupo New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 7 September 2010 17:29:14
Fig. 52: Sunset at Lake Taupo New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 7 September 2010 17:37:48
Fig. 53: Rising steam in the "Craters of the Moon" at Wairakei near Lake Taupo. There used to be geysers here, but since the geothermal power plant started operating in Wairakei, these have dried up. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 8 September 2010 10:58:03
Fig. 54: Rising steam and bubbling mud at the "Craters of the Moon" at Wairakei near Lake Taupo. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=42 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 8 September 2010 11:03:48
Fig. 55: Rising steam and bubbling mud in the "Craters of the Moon" at Wairakei near Lake Taupo. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 8 September 2010 11:26:43
Fig. 56: Unfortunately, the Wairakei Terraces sinter terraces are artificial and are made from the hot sewage from the adjacent power plant fed. I was expecting something like in Pamukkale (Türkiye). New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 8 September 2010 11:55:38
Fig. 57: Unfortunately, the Wairakei Terraces sinter terraces are artificial and are made by the hot sewage from the adjacent power plant fed. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 8 September 2010 11:58:46
Fig. 58: Some scenery around Lake Taupo. These could be remnants of former volcanic vents. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 8 September 2010 13:35:10
Fig. 59: A Gothic-style Catholic tunnel located somewhere on Forgotten World Highway 43 between Taupo and New Plymouth. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=22 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 9 September 2010 12:25:31
Fig. 60: A Muddy River somewhere on Forgotten World Highway 43 between Taupo and New Plymouth. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 9 September 2010 12:27:16
Fig. 61: A Muddy River somewhere on Forgotten World Highway 43 between Taupo and New Plymouth. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=18 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 9 September 2010 12:28:09
Fig. 62: The volcano Mount Taranaki (Mount Egmont: behind clouds with rainbow. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=62 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 10 September 2010 09:19:36
Fig. 63: The volcano Mount Taranaki (Mount Egmont: behind clouds. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 10 September 2010 11:36:27
Fig. 64: The path to Dawson Falls in Mount Egmont National Park New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 10 September 2010 12:09:07
Fig. 65: The Dawson Falls in Mount Egmont National Park New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 10 September 2010 12:16:36
Fig. 66: The Dawson Falls in Mount Egmont National Park New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 10 September 2010 12:22:20
Fig. 67: The Dawson Falls in Mount Egmont National Park New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/4 s; f=52 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 10 September 2010 02:27:03
Fig. 68: The Dawson Falls in Mount Egmont National Park New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=17 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 10 September 2010 12:34:31
Fig. 69: Mount Taranaki volcano (Mount Egmont: . HDR from 5 exposures from -2 to +2 EV New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=120 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 11 September 2010 10:44:01
Fig. 70: The volcano Mount Taranaki (Mount Egmont: with imposing cloud formations. HDR from 7 exposures from -3 to +3 EV New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=66 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 11 September 2010 11:03:38
Fig. 71: The volcano Mount Taranaki (Mount Egmont: with imposing cloud formations. HDR from 7 exposures from -3 to +3 EV New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 11 September 2010 11:16:59
Fig. 72: Impressive cloud formations at Mount Taranaki volcano (Mount Egmont: . HDR from 7 exposures from -3 to +3 EV New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 11 September 2010 11:25:25
Fig. 73: Mount Taranaki volcano (Mount Egmont: . HDR from 7 exposures from -3 to +3 EV New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=100 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 11 September 2010 11:46:15
Fig. 74: The volcano Mount Taranaki (Mount Egmont: with imposing cloud formations. HDR from 7 exposures from -3 to +3 EV New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 11 September 2010 11:46:49
Fig. 75: The volcano Mount Taranaki (Mount Egmont: with imposing cloud formations. HDR from 7 exposures from -3 to +3 EV New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=42 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 11 September 2010 11:59:29
Fig. 76: The cable car with a view of Wellington. We had just had a blue disturbance so we could get out and see some of the city. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=18 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 12 September 2010 14:32:14
Fig. 77: Old and new buildings side by side in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. The city planning looks quite chaotic and consists of colorful jumbled buildings of different styles. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=22 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 12 September 2010 15:21:05
Fig. 78: A bar in the harbor that has not yet been completely painted. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 12 September 2010 15:51:35
Fig. 79: Bridge at the harbor in Wellington, at the southern end of New Zealand's North Island. The next day we take the ferry to the South Island. We have to leave the rental car and get another one. Nikon D200; f=22 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 12 September 2010 16:18:23
Fig. 80: A theater building on Wellington Harbour. New Zealand North Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=19 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 12 September 2010 16:27:51
Fig. 81: In Picton, der Hafenstadt im Norden der Südinsel wurden wir nach dem Übersetzen mit der Fähre am Abend mit strömendem Regen und einem Regenbogen begrüsst. Neuseeland Südinsel Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 14 September 2010 19:08:32
Fig. 82: The small port of Waikawa near Picton on the northern end of New Zealand's South Island. Nikon D200; Δt=1/800 s; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 15 September 2010 11:33:31
Fig. 83: The Queen Charlotte Sound (strait: with many small bays and a view of Waikawa. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/640 s; f=35 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 15 September 2010 11:54:39
Fig. 84: The Queen Charlotte Sound (strait: in the Marlborough Sounds with many small bays. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 15 September 2010 12:17:25
Fig. 85: View of Port Underwood in the Marlborough Sounds with many small bays in the very north of the South Island. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 15 September 2010 13:32:01
Fig. 86: Some memorial in Oyster Bay, which is supposed to commemorate the construction of the road and the laying of the cable. A three-legged dog barked at me from behind. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; f=14 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 15 September 2010 13:50:08
Fig. 87: A few hundred bends further in Robin Hood Bay, a small river flows into the sea. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 15 September 2010 14:44:14
Fig. 88: Overexploitation of forests here is enormous. It's sick how whole slopes are completely cut down here, so that the soil is washed out by the rain because it's no longer held together by the roots. The road is buried in numerous places. You could at least leave every second tree standing when cutting down, but that's probably too complicated. It is partly reforested with small trees, but the intervention in the ecosystem is enormous and the same tree species is always planted. You will probably only notice and change it when everything is broken. "Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, but I'm not quite sure about the universe yet." (Albert Einstein: New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 15 September 2010 14:57:23
Fig. 89: View of Robin Hood Bay. Here you can clearly see how entire slopes have fallen victim to the overexploitation of the forests. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 15 September 2010 15:05:44
Fig. 90: Ships in Picton Harbour, at the end of Queen Charlotte Sound New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=50 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 15 September 2010 17:53:11
Fig. 91: The port of Picton with the large piers where the car and train ferries between the two main islands of New Zealand dock. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 16 September 2010 11:33:21
Fig. 92: All tree trunks that have been cut down from the surrounding forests are stored here. There are certainly important things like three-ply toilet paper or Windows operating instructions. Sick. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 16 September 2010 11:37:48
Fig. 93: View of Havelock at the end of Mahau Sound in the Marlborough Sounds New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 16 September 2010 12:56:32
Fig. 94: View of the Mahau Sound New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 16 September 2010 13:03:38
Fig. 95: View of Motueka Valley from Hawkes Lookout. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; f=19 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 16 September 2010 16:26:20
Fig. 96: View of the Golden Bay area below the thick cloud cover. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 16 September 2010 16:55:39
Fig. 97: View of the Golden Bay area below the thick cloud cover. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 16 September 2010 17:14:15
Fig. 98: View of the Golden Bay area below the thick cloud cover. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; f=19 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 16 September 2010 17:15:55
Fig. 99: View of the Golden Bay area below the thick cloud cover. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 16 September 2010 17:17:10
Fig. 100: View of the Golden Bay area. The sun tries to penetrate the cloud cover. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; f=50 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 16 September 2010 17:18:35
Fig. 101: The shoreline of Golden Bay with Rainbow. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; f=17 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 17 September 2010 10:25:13
Fig. 102: The tidal flat area in Golden Bay. The sea here is so flat that large parts of it are dry at low tide. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 17 September 2010 11:10:34
Fig. 103: The small waterfall Maruia Falls. Unfortunately I didn't take any gray filters with me and I couldn't expose the pictures long enough for the water to appear flowing. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 17 September 2010 14:56:16
Fig. 104: The Waiau River meanders through Lewis Pass. We were on our way to Hanmer Springs hot springs. Best thing to do in this shitty weather. On the way it snowed from 800 meters above sea level. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; f=15 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 17 September 2010 16:48:37
Fig. 105: Snow-capped mountain peaks at the end of a plain. Somewhere in the north of New Zealand's South Island on the way to Hanmer Springs. Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 19 September 2010 13:27:57
Fig. 106: A trail somewhere in the mountains in Hanmer Forest Park. At some point the path became narrower and bumpier, so we better turned around. New Zealand South Island. Nikon D200; f=42 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 19 September 2010 13:34:50
Fig. 107: Trees on a river plain in the mountains in Hanmer Forest Park. New Zealand South Island. Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 19 September 2010 14:46:21
Fig. 108: The Clarence River meanders through the mountains. We actually wanted to go to Lake Tennyson, but since the journey took longer than expected, we turned around. New Zealand South Island. Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 19 September 2010 14:54:07
Fig. 109: Somewhere on the way through the mountains on New Zealand's South Island. Nikon D200; f=16 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 19 September 2010 16:39:48
Fig. 110: An early morning low rainbow somewhere in New Zealand's South Island. Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 20 September 2010 11:16:03
Fig. 111: The ruins of a chimney on the coast of Kaikoura in New Zealand's South Island. Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 20 September 2010 12:43:35
Fig. 112: A sea lion sunbathes on a rock on the coast of Kaikoura in New Zealand's South Island. Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=400 mm; f/8.0; ISO 320; 20 September 2010 12:52:49
Fig. 113: A sea lion sunbathes on a rock on the coast of Kaikoura in New Zealand's South Island. Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=400 mm; f/9.0; ISO 320; 20 September 2010 12:53:30
Fig. 114: A sea lion sunbathes on a rock on the coast of Kaikoura in New Zealand's South Island. Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=400 mm; f/7.1; ISO 320; 20 September 2010 12:56:26
Fig. 115: On the coast of Kaikoura on New Zealand's South Island. Nikon D200; f=58 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 21 September 2010 10:43:09
Fig. 116: A sea lion sunbathes on a rock in the sea lion colony off the coast of Kaikoura. In the background, the surf crashes against the rocky shore, causing the spray to spurt up. Nikon D200; Δt=1/640 s; f=400 mm; f/14.0; ISO 400; 21 September 2010 10:48:21
Fig. 117: A sleepy sea lion yawns at the sea lion colony off the coast of Kaikoura. Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=400 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 21 September 2010 10:58:01
Fig. 118: A sleepy sea lion yawns at the sea lion colony off the coast of Kaikoura. Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=400 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 21 September 2010 11:00:27
Fig. 119: Two sea lions look at us disinterestedly in the sea lion colony off the coast of Kaikoura. Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=400 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 21 September 2010 11:05:01
Fig. 120: A group of sea lions at the colony off the coast of Kaikoura on New Zealand's South Island. Two (presumably cops) have a small argument. Perhaps one wants to challenge the other for his sunny spot. Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 21 September 2010 11:13:10
Fig. 121: A sea lion is lying in the green meadow, lazily yawning at us. Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 21 September 2010 11:15:53
Fig. 122: A sea lion sunbathes on a rock in the sea lion colony off the coast of Kaikoura. In the background, the surf crashes against the rocky shore, causing the spray to spurt up. Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=195 mm; f/10.0; ISO 320; 21 September 2010 11:20:52
Fig. 123: A sea lion sunbathes on a rock in the sea lion colony off the coast of Kaikoura. In the background, the surf crashes against the rocky shore, causing the spray to spurt up. Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=116 mm; f/11.0; ISO 320; 21 September 2010 11:22:29
Fig. 124: This is how a sea lion scratches its back. Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=400 mm; f/5.6; ISO 200; 21 September 2010 11:28:32
Fig. 125: A sea lion sits on a rock on the coast of Kaikoura. He seems to be considering whether he should catch fish or rather sunbathe. Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=175 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 21 September 2010 11:30:03
Fig. 126: The fat bull majestically scratches itself with its fin. on the shoulder. Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=175 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 21 September 2010 11:30:15
Fig. 127: A tree trunk on a shingle beach on the coast just north of Kaikoura. Nikon D200; f=20 mm; f/11.0; ISO 200; 21 September 2010 15:18:00
Fig. 128: In the evening we visited another sea lion colony. Here a sea lion swims in the water and blows its nose. Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=400 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 21 September 2010 18:03:26
Fig. 129: The seagulls probably want to compete with the sea lion for the sunny spot on the rock. Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. Nikon D200; Δt=1/751 s; f=400 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 21 September 2010 18:10:23
Fig. 130: Two seagulls probably feel unobserved and start fucking. Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=400 mm; f/10.0; ISO 200; 21 September 2010 18:11:42
Fig. 131: A fight between two sea lions. Is it about fishing grounds? Is it a female? Or is it about the sunny spot on the rock? Nobody knows for sure. Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. Nikon D200; Δt=1/320 s; f=310 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 21 September 2010 18:13:42
Fig. 132: the sea lion in the background seems to be cheering them on. Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. Nikon D200; Δt=1/400 s; f=250 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 21 September 2010 18:14:07
Fig. 133: The little sea lion is itchy behind the ear. With such short limbs you have to be pretty flexible. New Zealand. Nikon D200; Δt=1/350 s; f=400 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 21 September 2010 18:16:56
Fig. 134: Two sea lions are arguing again. It looks more like they're yodeling in competition. New Zealand. Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=400 mm; f/6.3; ISO 200; 21 September 2010 18:19:51
Fig. 135: View of Kaikoura from a small hill with the mountain range and a beautiful band of clouds. HDR from five shots. Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 21 September 2010 18:42:27
Fig. 136: The best light for landscape photography is when the sun is low in the sky. The shadows become longer and make every unevenness in the landscape stand out vividly. Clouds bring more tension into the picture. View from a small hill on Kaikoura with the mountain range. HDR from five shots. Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. Nikon D200; f=48 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 21 September 2010 18:45:27
Fig. 137: A fence on a hill in Kaikoura at sunset. New Zealand. Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=90 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 21 September 2010 18:59:06
Fig. 138: OK, on this sunset I overdid it a bit with HDR from nine shots. New Zealand. Nikon D200; f=52 mm; f/22.0; ISO 100; 21 September 2010 19:02:26
Fig. 139: The sun has disappeared behind a band of clouds. HDR from nine exposures. New Zealand. Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/16.0; ISO 100; 21 September 2010 19:12:22
Fig. 140: Five Hector's Dolphins off the coast of Kaikoura. This species lives only on the coast of New Zealand and is critically endangered. A female only gives birth to a young about every 8 years. The main cause of the extinction are fishermen, as the animals get caught in the nets and drown. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/200 s; f=38 mm; f/7.1; ISO 100; 22 September 2010 11:54:51
Fig. 141: The wind blows snow from the tops of the snowy mountain range near Kaikoura on New Zealand's South Island. Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=48 mm; f/6.3; ISO 100; 22 September 2010 09:33:30
Fig. 142: The fluke of a descending Sperm Whale off Kaikoura New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=185 mm; f/8.0; ISO 400; 22 September 2010 13:20:06
Fig. 143: One of the whale watching boats in Kaikoura on New Zealand's South Island. Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=130 mm; f/10.0; ISO 400; 22 September 2010 13:25:13
Fig. 144: The asymmetrical blow of a surface resting Sperm Whale off Kaikoura New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/6.3; ISO 400; 22 September 2010 13:25:25
Fig. 145: The fluke of a descending Sperm Whale off Kaikoura New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=310 mm; f/7.1; ISO 400; 22 September 2010 13:25:44
Fig. 146: The fluke of a diving Sperm Whale off Kaikoura New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=310 mm; f/7.1; ISO 400; 22 September 2010 13:25:44
Fig. 147: Two Hector's Dolphins off the coast of Kaikoura. This species is one of the smallest dolphins and only lives off the coast of New Zealand and is critically endangered. A female only gives birth to a young about every 8 years. The main cause of the extinction are fishermen, as the animals get caught in the nets and drown. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=150 mm; f/7.1; ISO 400; 22 September 2010 13:55:31
Fig. 148: A Hector's Dolphin off the coast of Kaikoura. This species is one of the smallest dolphins and only lives off the coast of New Zealand and is critically endangered. A female only gives birth to a young about every 8 years. The main cause of the extinction are fishermen, as the animals get caught in the nets and drown. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=160 mm; f/7.1; ISO 400; 22 September 2010 14:03:51
Fig. 149: A Hector's Dolphin off the coast of Kaikoura. This species is one of the smallest dolphins and only lives off the coast of New Zealand and is critically endangered. A female only gives birth to a young about every 8 years. The main cause of the extinction are fishermen, as the animals get caught in the nets and drown. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=160 mm; f/7.1; ISO 400; 22 September 2010 14:03:51
Fig. 150: A Hector's Dolphin off the coast of Kaikoura. This species is one of the smallest dolphins and only lives off the coast of New Zealand and is critically endangered. A female only gives birth to a young about every 8 years. The main cause of the extinction are fishermen, as the animals get caught in the nets and drown. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=160 mm; f/7.1; ISO 400; 22 September 2010 14:04:01
Fig. 151: Two Hector's Dolphins off the coast of Kaikoura. This species is one of the smallest dolphins and only lives off the coast of New Zealand and is critically endangered. A female only gives birth to a young about every 8 years. The main cause of the extinction are fishermen, as the animals get caught in the nets and drown. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=160 mm; f/7.1; ISO 400; 22 September 2010 14:04:12
Fig. 152: Surf on the rocky coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 23 September 2010 11:23:47
Fig. 153: Surf on the rocky coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 23 September 2010 11:25:00
Fig. 154: Surf on the rocky coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=116 mm; f/9.0; ISO 320; 23 September 2010 11:30:02
Fig. 155: Surf on the rocky coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=80 mm; f/7.1; ISO 200; 23 September 2010 11:36:50
Fig. 156: Surf on the rocky coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/9.0; ISO 200; 23 September 2010 11:38:46
Fig. 157: Surf on the rocky coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 23 September 2010 11:39:33
Fig. 158: Surf on the rocky coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 23 September 2010 11:41:34
Fig. 159: The coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula with the sea lion colony New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 23 September 2010 12:24:37
Fig. 160: The coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula with the sea lion colony New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/500 s; f=14 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 23 September 2010 12:36:46
Fig. 161: The coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula with the sea lion colony New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; f=12 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 23 September 2010 12:38:23
Fig. 162: Sea lions compete for the best sunbathing spot on the coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/800 s; f=400 mm; f/13.0; ISO 400; 23 September 2010 12:54:32
Fig. 163: Sea lions sun themselves on the rocks on the coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/800 s; f=260 mm; f/14.0; ISO 400; 23 September 2010 12:54:54
Fig. 164: A sea lion suns its belly on the coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/800 s; f=400 mm; f/13.0; ISO 400; 23 September 2010 12:55:54
Fig. 165: A sea lion on the coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/800 s; f=400 mm; f/9.0; ISO 400; 23 September 2010 12:56:30
Fig. 166: Two cormorants (Magpie cormorant, Pied cormorant, yellow-faced cormorant, Phalacrocorax varius: playing with the washed-up algae greenery on the coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/800 s; f=400 mm; f/13.0; ISO 400; 23 September 2010 12:59:40
Fig. 167: Two cormorants (Magpie cormorant, Pied cormorant, yellow-faced cormorant, Phalacrocorax varius: playing with the washed-up algae greenery on the coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/7.1; ISO 320; 23 September 2010 13:01:10
Fig. 168: A Great Cormorant (Pied cormorant, yellow-faced cormorant, Phalacrocorax varius: playing with washed up seaweed on the coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=400 mm; f/10.0; ISO 320; 23 September 2010 13:05:20
Fig. 169: Beautifully drawn Hector's dolphins (lat. Cephalorhynchus hectori) accompany the ship as it leaves Akaroa Bay on New Zealand's South Island. They are among the smallest dolphins and are only found in the coastal regions of New Zealand. Your species is Critically Endangered . Again and again they get caught in fishing nets. Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=45 mm; f/7.1; ISO 320; 25 September 2010 12:41:58
Fig. 170: Beautifully drawn Hector's Dolphins (lat. Cephalorhynchus hectori) accompany the ship as it exits Akaroa Bay on New Zealand's South Island. They are among the smallest dolphins and are found only in the coastal regions of New Zealand. Your species is Critically Endangered . Again and again they get caught in fishing nets. Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=45 mm; f/8.0; ISO 320; 25 September 2010 12:42:07
Fig. 171: Beautifully drawn Hector's Dolphins (lat. Cephalorhynchus hectori) accompany the ship as it exits Akaroa Bay on New Zealand's South Island. They are among the smallest dolphins and are found only in the coastal regions of New Zealand. Your species is Critically Endangered . Again and again they get caught in fishing nets. Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=50 mm; f/6.3; ISO 320; 25 September 2010 12:42:20
Fig. 172: Beautifully drawn Hector's Dolphins (lat. Cephalorhynchus hectori) accompany the ship as it exits Akaroa Bay on New Zealand's South Island. They are among the smallest dolphins and are found only in the coastal regions of New Zealand. Your species is Critically Endangered . Again and again they get caught in fishing nets. Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=50 mm; f/7.1; ISO 320; 25 September 2010 12:42:52
Fig. 173: Beautifully drawn Hector's Dolphins (lat. Cephalorhynchus hectori) accompany the ship as it exits Akaroa Bay on New Zealand's South Island. They are among the smallest dolphins and are found only in the coastal regions of New Zealand. Your species is Critically Endangered . Again and again they get caught in fishing nets. Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=85 mm; f/7.1; ISO 320; 25 September 2010 14:49:58
Fig. 174: Beautifully drawn Hector's Dolphins (lat. Cephalorhynchus hectori) accompany the ship as it exits Akaroa Bay on New Zealand's South Island. They are among the smallest dolphins and are found only in the coastal regions of New Zealand. Your species is Critically Endangered . Again and again they get caught in fishing nets. Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=85 mm; f/7.1; ISO 320; 25 September 2010 14:49:59
Fig. 175: Beautifully drawn Hector's Dolphins (lat. Cephalorhynchus hectori) accompany the ship as it exits Akaroa Bay on New Zealand's South Island. They are among the smallest dolphins and are found only in the coastal regions of New Zealand. Your species is Critically Endangered . Again and again they get caught in fishing nets. Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=85 mm; f/7.1; ISO 320; 25 September 2010 14:49:59
Fig. 176: Hector's Dolphins (lat. Cephalorhynchus hectori) accompany the ship as it exits Akaroa Bay on New Zealand's South Island. They are among the smallest dolphins and are found only in the coastal regions of New Zealand. Your species is Critically Endangered . Again and again they get caught in fishing nets. Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=85 mm; f/7.1; ISO 320; 25 September 2010 14:50:27
Fig. 177: Beautifully drawn Hector's Dolphins (lat. Cephalorhynchus hectori) accompany the ship as it exits Akaroa Bay on New Zealand's South Island. They are among the smallest dolphins and are found only in the coastal regions of New Zealand. Your species is Critically Endangered . Again and again they get caught in fishing nets. Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=85 mm; f/7.1; ISO 320; 25 September 2010 14:50:27
Fig. 178: Beautifully drawn Hector's Dolphins (lat. Cephalorhynchus hectori) accompany the ship as it exits Akaroa Bay on New Zealand's South Island. They are among the smallest dolphins and are found only in the coastal regions of New Zealand. Your species is Critically Endangered . Again and again they get caught in fishing nets. Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=105 mm; f/8.0; ISO 320; 25 September 2010 14:52:02
Fig. 179: Beautifully drawn Hector's Dolphins (lat. Cephalorhynchus hectori) accompany the ship as it exits Akaroa Bay on New Zealand's South Island. They are among the smallest dolphins and are found only in the coastal regions of New Zealand. Your species is Critically Endangered . Again and again they get caught in fishing nets. Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=175 mm; f/6.3; ISO 320; 25 September 2010 15:11:22
Fig. 180: A hole in the rock overlooking the lighthouse. On the coast of the Akaroa Peninsula in New Zealand. Nikon D200; Δt=1/1000 s; f=80 mm; f/4.5; ISO 320; 25 September 2010 15:24:35
Fig. 181: A jetty at Akaroa in the sunset. HDR from nine exposures. Nikon D200; f=66 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 25 September 2010 18:28:43
Fig. 182: A house in Akaroa in the evening sun. HDR from five shots. Nikon D200; f=29 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 25 September 2010 18:41:10
Fig. 183: A stone oven on the coast of Akaroa. This is where the fat used to be boiled down during the whaling period. Nikon D200; Δt=1/60 s; f=28 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 25 September 2010 18:43:11
Fig. 184: Each seagull has its place on a wooden pole on this jetty. HDR from five shots. Nikon D200; f=29 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 25 September 2010 18:45:28
Fig. 185: Another house in Akaroa in the light of the setting sun. HDR from five shots. Nikon D200; f=24 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 25 September 2010 18:47:48
Fig. 186: A pier with a blue wooden house in Akaraoa on New Zealand's South Island. Nikon D200; Δt=1/160 s; f=90 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 25 September 2010 18:51:05
Fig. 187: Beautiful houses in Akaroa illuminated by the light of the setting sun. HDR from five shots. Nikon D200; f=38 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 25 September 2010 18:52:21
Fig. 188: A lighthouse near Akaroa. HDR from five shots. Nikon D200; f=45 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 25 September 2010 19:05:47
Fig. 189: A pink classic car for sale in Akaroa. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; f=35 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 25 September 2010 19:33:02
Fig. 190: Akaroa at dusk South Island New Zealand Nikon D200; f=29 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 25 September 2010 19:37:08
Fig. 191: Akaroa at dusk South Island New Zealand Nikon D200; f=28 mm; f/11.0; ISO 100; 25 September 2010 19:42:52
Fig. 192: The inlet at Akaroa on the Banks Peninsula. All of this used to be (about 8-11 million years ago: a 1500m high volcano. At some point the crater wall collapsed and formed this sea arm. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=24 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 27 September 2010 11:31:05
Fig. 193: Cows on the Banks Peninsula south of Christchurch New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/125 s; f=120 mm; f/5.6; ISO 100; 27 September 2010 11:33:05
Fig. 194: Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzt! A huge swarm of mosquitoes at Lake Ellesmere. New Zealand South Island Nikon D200; Δt=1/250 s; f=120 mm; f/8.0; ISO 100; 27 September 2010 12:01:16