"That Wanaka Tree", an iconic spot that is photographed by thousands of tourists every year.
This artwork is digitally painted, showing the tree and the distant mountains awaiting a spring storm.
The ANZ Bank was built in 1912. Located on High Street, Christchurch it sustained substantial damage in the Earthquakes and was demolished in 2011.
The old ANZ building in Christchurch, sadly damaged in the 22 February 2011 earthquake, was demolished.
When I moved to Christchurch, I lived in the backpackers across the street for a month and used to visit the Inspirations rock and crystal shop at the street level of this building. Towards the end of summer days the sun used to light the top floor tower whilst the streets below were in deep shadow.
The is a stitched panorama, in the original larger size you can see a sparrow coming in to land at close to the top window.
This image is also available as an A4 to A0 print.
The old ANZ building in Christchurch, close to sunset.
13th April 2008
Boaties skip across the Avon Heathcote estuary, Christchurch, with a winter storm looming on the background. Light breaks through the dark clouds in the distance.
The landscape of the Waitaki Valley in New Zealand is truly remarkable when viewed from above.
The intricate network of channels weaving through the valley creates a breathtaking pattern of twists and turns, forming what is known as a braided river.
The sediment carried by the glacial meltwater is constantly shifting and changing, creating new channels and islands that contrast sharply with the surrounding dry grasslands and rocky mountains.
The crystal-clear water of the river allows for a glimpse of the riverbed and the fish that swim in the shallows.
The Waitaki Valley's Braided Rivers not only provide stunning scenery, but they also serve an important ecological role in providing habitats for a variety of plant and animal species, some of which are rare and endangered.
Additionally, the rivers offer recreational opportunities such as fishing, kayaking, and rafting, making them a popular destination for visitors to the area.
The Alps to Ocean cycle trail runs all the way from the Southern Alps to the harbour on the coast in Oamaru.
Click on the image below to zoom in and explore this artwork.
The landscape of the Waitaki Valley in New Zealand is truly remarkable when viewed from above.
The intricate network of channels weaving through the valley creates a breathtaking pattern of twists and turns, forming what is known as a braided river.
The sediment carried by the glacial meltwater is constantly shifting and changing, creating new channels and islands that contrast sharply with the surrounding dry grasslands and rocky mountains.
The crystal-clear water of the river allows for a glimpse of the riverbed and the fish that swim in the shallows.
The Waitaki Valley's Braided Rivers not only provide stunning scenery, but they also serve an important ecological role in providing habitats for a variety of plant and animal species, some of which are rare and endangered.
Additionally, the rivers offer recreational opportunities such as fishing, kayaking, and rafting, making them a popular destination for visitors to the area.
The Alps to Ocean cycle trail runs all the way from the Southern Alps to the harbour on the coast in Oamaru.
Click on the image below to zoom in and explore this artwork.
The landscape of the Waitaki Valley in New Zealand is truly remarkable when viewed from above.
The intricate network of channels weaving through the valley creates a breathtaking pattern of twists and turns, forming what is known as a braided river.
The sediment carried by the glacial meltwater is constantly shifting and changing, creating new channels and islands that contrast sharply with the surrounding dry grasslands and rocky mountains.
The crystal-clear water of the river allows for a glimpse of the riverbed and the fish that swim in the shallows.
The Waitaki Valley's Braided Rivers not only provide stunning scenery, but they also serve an important ecological role in providing habitats for a variety of plant and animal species, some of which are rare and endangered.
Additionally, the rivers offer recreational opportunities such as fishing, kayaking, and rafting, making them a popular destination for visitors to the area.
The Alps to Ocean cycle trail runs all the way from the Southern Alps to the harbour on the coast in Oamaru.
Click on the image below to zoom in and explore this artwork.
The landscape of the Waitaki Valley in New Zealand is truly remarkable when viewed from above.
The intricate network of channels weaving through the valley creates a breathtaking pattern of twists and turns, forming what is known as a braided river.
The sediment carried by the glacial meltwater is constantly shifting and changing, creating new channels and islands that contrast sharply with the surrounding dry grasslands and rocky mountains.
The crystal-clear water of the river allows for a glimpse of the riverbed and the fish that swim in the shallows.
The Waitaki Valley's Braided Rivers not only provide stunning scenery, but they also serve an important ecological role in providing habitats for a variety of plant and animal species, some of which are rare and endangered.
Additionally, the rivers offer recreational opportunities such as fishing, kayaking, and rafting, making them a popular destination for visitors to the area.
The Alps to Ocean cycle trail runs all the way from the Southern Alps to the harbour on the coast in Oamaru.
Click on the image below to zoom in and explore this artwork.
The landscape of the Waitaki Valley in New Zealand is truly remarkable when viewed from above.
The intricate network of channels weaving through the valley creates a breathtaking pattern of twists and turns, forming what is known as a braided river.
The sediment carried by the glacial meltwater is constantly shifting and changing, creating new channels and islands that contrast sharply with the surrounding dry grasslands and rocky mountains.
The crystal-clear water of the river allows for a glimpse of the riverbed and the fish that swim in the shallows.
The Waitaki Valley's Braided Rivers not only provide stunning scenery, but they also serve an important ecological role in providing habitats for a variety of plant and animal species, some of which are rare and endangered.
Additionally, the rivers offer recreational opportunities such as fishing, kayaking, and rafting, making them a popular destination for visitors to the area.
The Alps to Ocean cycle trail runs all the way from the Southern Alps to the harbour on the coast in Oamaru.
Click on the image below to zoom in and explore this artwork.
The landscape of the Waitaki Valley in New Zealand is truly remarkable when viewed from above.
The intricate network of channels weaving through the valley creates a breathtaking pattern of twists and turns, forming what is known as a braided river.
The sediment carried by the glacial meltwater is constantly shifting and changing, creating new channels and islands that contrast sharply with the surrounding dry grasslands and rocky mountains.
The crystal-clear water of the river allows for a glimpse of the riverbed and the fish that swim in the shallows.
The Waitaki Valley's Braided Rivers not only provide stunning scenery, but they also serve an important ecological role in providing habitats for a variety of plant and animal species, some of which are rare and endangered.
Additionally, the rivers offer recreational opportunities such as fishing, kayaking, and rafting, making them a popular destination for visitors to the area.
The Alps to Ocean cycle trail runs all the way from the Southern Alps to the harbour on the coast in Oamaru.
Click on the image below to zoom in and explore this artwork.
The landscape of the Waitaki Valley in New Zealand is truly remarkable when viewed from above.
The intricate network of channels weaving through the valley creates a breathtaking pattern of twists and turns, forming what is known as a braided river.
The sediment carried by the glacial meltwater is constantly shifting and changing, creating new channels and islands that contrast sharply with the surrounding dry grasslands and rocky mountains.
The crystal-clear water of the river allows for a glimpse of the riverbed and the fish that swim in the shallows.
The Waitaki Valley's Braided Rivers not only provide stunning scenery, but they also serve an important ecological role in providing habitats for a variety of plant and animal species, some of which are rare and endangered.
Additionally, the rivers offer recreational opportunities such as fishing, kayaking, and rafting, making them a popular destination for visitors to the area.
The Alps to Ocean cycle trail runs all the way from the Southern Alps to the harbour on the coast in Oamaru.
Click on the image below to zoom in and explore this artwork.
The landscape of the Waitaki Valley in New Zealand is truly remarkable when viewed from above.
The intricate network of channels weaving through the valley creates a breathtaking pattern of twists and turns, forming what is known as a braided river.
The sediment carried by the glacial meltwater is constantly shifting and changing, creating new channels and islands that contrast sharply with the surrounding dry grasslands and rocky mountains.
The crystal-clear water of the river allows for a glimpse of the riverbed and the fish that swim in the shallows.
The Waitaki Valley's Braided Rivers not only provide stunning scenery, but they also serve an important ecological role in providing habitats for a variety of plant and animal species, some of which are rare and endangered.
Additionally, the rivers offer recreational opportunities such as fishing, kayaking, and rafting, making them a popular destination for visitors to the area.
The Alps to Ocean cycle trail runs all the way from the Southern Alps to the harbour on the coast in Oamaru.
Click on the image below to zoom in and explore this artwork.
At the end of Oamaru breakwater, two lights vie for the attention of lost ships.
Slow exposure taken 14th of March 2010 with an Olympus Pen camera.
A Heron hunts close to the Christchurch estuary. Overhead power line loom, a stark contrast to the scene below. 27th April 2004.
Heading into Lindis Pass mid April 2014. Some snow on the hills lets us know that we are heading into winter.
Placing filters on your lens can do much more than protect your investment. Here we have an image that has had a red filter applied before converting to black and white.
You can read more about how filters can effect your black and white photography here.
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.
Behind Jacksons Pub in Otira a dark path winds up into the native forest.
after a half hours walk you come to a glade filled with the sound of water. A beautiful waterfall cascades down from the mountain side into a dark pool. A rock appears to block the entrance to a cave behind the pool keeping us out.... or keeping something in?
A digital sketch of the Oamaru Breakwater
Silent, it was so silent when I took these photos. The fog covered everything, dampened noise and hair. Not even the birds made a sound.
A break in heavy fog lights up the sky, early morning by Sumpter Wharf, Oamaru Harbour.

























