A frosty sunrise, the details highlighted by the smog of household fires from the night before. 28th July 2007

Taken April 2009, this is the eastern side of a large panorama showing storm squalls moving across Christchurch into the sea with beautiful clouds forming above Pegasus Bay. Be sure to check out the western side of this panorama.

Taken April 2009, this is the western side of a large panorama showing storm squalls moving across Christchurch into the sea. Be sure to check out the eastern side of this panorama with beautiful clouds forming above Pegasus Bay.

The colours of this sunrise, taken on the 21st of April 2009, never fail to stun the viewers.

Canterbury Fire I, a stunning sunset taken from close to the car park at the base of Mount Vernon, Banks Peninsula.

From memory these were taken Late August 2010, 1 week before the first earthquake hit the district.

Canterbury Fire II, a stunning sunset taken from close to the car park at the base of Mount Vernon, Banks Peninsula.

From memory these were taken Late August 2010, 1 week before the first earthquake hit the district.

The panoramic "Night" was taken after the this sunset, the lights of the city starting to awaken.

Christchurch City East, one of Derek's earlier panoramic photos of Christchurch City, as seen from the Port Hills.

Created on the 6th of October 2007 using a powerful telephoto lens, hundreds of images were taken of the city then stitched together using Autopano software by Alexandre Jenny, of Kolor fame.

This image is the East side of a larger panoramic, the West side is also available to purchase, or you can contact us for a special edition full sized print.

This image is also a zoomable interactive tour in our Gigapixel section.

Sit back and take time to explore.

Christchurch City West, one of Derek's earlier panoramic photos of Christchurch City, as seen from the Port Hills.

Created on the 6th of October 2007 using a powerful telephoto lens, hundreds of images were taken of the city then stitched together using Autopano software by Alexandre Jenny, of Kolor fame.

This image is the West side of a larger panoramic, the East side is also available to purchase, or you can contact us for a special edition full sized print.

This image is also a zoomable interactive tour in our Gigapixel section.

Sit back and take time to explore.

A landscape version of Study of Safety Flag.

A big storm was coming in casting the sky into a grumpy black.

Medium Format Film, a runner on the Rapaki track, fatigue blurring the lines. 27th April 2004

Dark figures examine their finds close to sunset, Sumner, 6th March 2007

A study of shadow and light, the Arts Centre, Christchurch New Zealand.

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

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

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.

The ANZ Bank was built in 1912. Located on High Street, Christchurch it sustained substantial damage in the Earthquakes and was demolished in 2011.