Shortly before sunset, the sun dips below the nor-wester arch to light up the motionless boats in Oamaru Harbour.

The little town of Oamaru, the town that could! A digital painting by Derek Golding

Oamaru a beautiful little town on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. Home to GoldingArts and the location of many of Derek's phtotographs and artworks.

Oamaru is well worth a visit by any photographer or artist for the stunning views.

Oamaru panoramic silhouette, a digital painting by Derek Golding. Several variations exist for this image; check our gallery for more.

Stand at the end of Holmes Wharf as the sun sets and watch the sea mist drift into the little town of Oamaru.

Waitaki skies are some of the most beautiful in the world, the Oamaru skyline is seen here cutting deep into the twilight sky.

Digital artwork showing the amazing layers the slight mist and dusk created.

Penny Farthings abound in Oamaru. One of the highlights of the year is the Penny Farthing race held during the Victorian Heritage Celebrations in November of each year.

Be sure to have a photograph taken outside the Whitestone Civic Trust building on the Ordinary cycle (Penny Farthing) outside the front door when you visit! 

Penny Farthings abound in Oamaru. One of the highlights of the year is the Penny Farthing race held during the Victorian Heritage Celebrations in November of each year.

Be sure to have a photograph taken outside the Whitestone Civic Trust building on the Ordinary cycle (Penny Farthing) outside the front door when you visit! 

Brighton Pier, early morning slow exposure.

21st April 2009

Pier Number 2, part of an exhibition Derek had in a Sumner art Gallery wayyyy back in time!

At night, the Pier is lit with changing hues, different colours lighting the base, and the waves below.

Here, the tide receding, we can just make out the ghostly form of a fisherman at the end of the Pier.

Pier number 7, taken on the 17th of June 2008, after sunset.

A slow exposure to show the stark contrast of an impermeable structure amongst the slowly rising sea.

North side of New Brighton Pier, early morning slow exposure.

21st April 2009

South side of New Brighton Pier, early morning slow exposure.

21st April 2009

Looking across the plains to snow capped mountains looming above Christchurch City, we see a very cold start to the day. Smoke from the fires can't quite make it into the sky so hung around between the trees and buildings, hoping to warm as the dawn slinks into the past.

Be sure to check out this panoramas sister print - Plains of Mist and Fog - West

Looking across the plains to snow capped mountains looming above Christchurch City, we see a very cold start to the day. Smoke from the fires can't quite make it into the sky so hung around between the trees and buildings, hoping to warm as the dawn slinks into the past.

Be sure to check out this panoramas sister print - Plains of Mist and Fog - East

The Church of the Good Shepherd, black against the clouds of the setting sun.

A stitched panorama of 40 images showing the interior of the Banks Peninsular.

This was a regular haunt of Derek during his early time as a photographer. Regularly taking thousands of photographs in a single hour, capturing the beauty of this stunning location.

A stitched panorama of 43 images showing the interior of the Banks Peninsular.

This was a regular haunt of Derek during his early time as a photographer. Regularly taking thousands of photographs in a single hour, capturing the beauty of this stunning location.

The sister print to this one showing the interior of the Port Hills is available to view here

A beautiful rainbow stretching up from behind the Oamaru Breakwater

March is usually the month of rainbows in Oamaru, cold fronts from the south bring much needed rain.

The smell of Petrichor is abundant.

In 2008 Derek archived the entire collection of Stained Glass in Christchurch Cathedral. Powerful lenses were used to capture every detail of the windows. A cherry picker was used to gain access to a perfect viewpoint for the Rose window - eye level with the center. Over 300 10mp images were stitched together to create the final complete Rose Window.

Sadly, the Rose Window of Christchurch Cathedral was destroyed in the 2011 earthquake.

The Rose Window photograph was used in the creation of the Cardboard Transitional Cathedral designed by Shigeru Ban.

In 2008 Derek archived the entire collection of Stained Glass in Christchurch Cathedral. Powerful lenses were used to capture every detail of the windows. A cherry picker was used to gain access to a perfect viewpoint for the Rose window - eye level with the center. Over 300 10mp images were stitched together to create the final complete Rose Window.

Sadly, the Rose Window of Christchurch Cathedral was destroyed in the 2011 earthquake.

The Rose Window photograph was used in the creation of the Cardboard Transitional Cathedral designed by Shigeru Ban.

Here we have detail from the Rose window showing the beautiful stained glass.

Church of the Good Shepherd, Tekapo, 2009.

Back in 2009, the church was popular for tourists and photographers, but no way the mayhem that we see today.

A beautiful sunset of pastel colours harkens the coming nigh.

The breakwater doing it's job. How long till the seas rise and the protection is gone?

New Brighton Pier, slow exposure, taken 17th July 2008

You shall only swim between the flags.

Safety flag on New Brighton beach, 14th of January 2010.

Sumner as seen from just south of New Brighton Pier. Taken on the 14th of March 2010.

The summer heat has taken it's toll on the grass of the Port Hills, the heat making it feel like the houses will slowly slip into the sea as the hills melt.

In the distance, a dredge works tirelessly.

On a quiet morning as the sun is rising, fog slowly parts ways with Sumpter Wharf, Oamaru.