The Valleys of Waitaki
The Waitaki and Kakanuis Rivers have many tributaries draining from their catchment areas.
Steep valleys allow little sunlight to touch the streams during the winter resulting in harsh frosts that create beautiful patterns atop the water flowing beneath.
As the winter draws on, the flow of water diminishes, and the ice cracks and falls to re-freeze the following night.
Beautiful stained-glass-like structures appear reflecting the valley and sky above.
The Waitaki region is soon to become New Zealand’s first UNESCO Global Geopark. Read more about this here.
For over fifteen years now Derek Golding has worked with the digital medium. These artworks are edited and painted in Photoshop.
The Valleys of Waitaki is Derek’s third series of artworks showcasing the beauty of the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark.
The artworks are available in a variety of sizes and printed on canvas or aluminum. More variety will be added soon, including museum-quality high-grade papers.
