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Swans at Lake Tekapo

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:46 +0800

It was a foggy afternoon when I arrived at Lake Tekapo and the black swans gracing the occasion made interesting patterns against the white clouds in the background.

Stirling Falls

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00 +0800

Stirling falls is one of the two permanent waterfalls at Milford Sound and is one that the cruise goes right up to. I should have used a wide angle lens to capture a more dramatic shot of this as the cruise went nearer. Though I only managed a tele perspective of it, I still adore the water splashes against the rough cliff face.

Cruise at Milford Sound

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:01 +0800

Yet another shot from the cruise at Milford Sound. I just love the rays spilling through the peaks and how the scale of the cliffs is accentuated by the diminished cruise. A must visit if you happen to drop by this beautiful part of the Fiordland.

Reflections at Lake Matheson

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:26 +0800

A truly beautiful and tranquil lake to be at, Lake Matheson is one of the hottest images you can find on all tourism-related products in New Zealand. I was hoping for an explosive sky to contrast the usual calmness of the lake but was greeted instead with a muted overcast weather. The sun did peek alittle on the right towards the later part of the shoot and therein added a dash of colours to the otherwise cool heavens.

Sunrise at Milford Sound

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:00 +0800

There are many cruises that goes into the sound towards the sea and while onboard, the scenery is spectacular. It was by God's grace that I chanced upon such a scene although the composition could have been better. Witnessing the golden sun rays spilling through the peaks into the sound gets most of the travelers awestruck and the sheer size of the walls dwarfs most of the cruises around the area. Must visit if you are around the region!

Quiet Milford Sound

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:15 +0800

I was told that it rains about 2/3 of the year at Milford Sound, so to be able to wake up and clearly see the peaks was a blessing that many wished they had the opportunity. In place of the usual stormy skies, shrouded peaks, we had a clear view of the Sound. The place was quiet, tranquil and undisturbed even by the native birds. A lovely place to be at.

Returning to the fold

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:00 +0800

On route from Queenstown to Milford Sound, we met a herd of sheep returning to their fold after grazing at the nearby lawn. It was quite an adventure as we maneuver around the sheep dung as if we were avoiding a densely "populated" landmine. Nevertheless, our efforts were futile as we continued our journey with a puke-provoking aroma of digested glass blades in the car. Try chasing them, it's real fun.

Star trails over Milford Sound

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:30 +0800

When boys from the tropics come further down South and lift their eyes up into a clear night sky, they are often blown away by the sheer clarity of the milky way. It brings to mind almost immediately God's promise to Abraham and an appreciation at how uncountable the stars may indeed be. I stood awestruck for a good 10 minutes before I could even bring my mind back to the camera. It's just so beautiful. <br /> <br />Capturing star trails with a third-party-made-in-China remote control may not be the easiest of task. This with the added poor lifespan of my camera battery, made the shooting a real challenge. Nevertheless, I managed ONE shot and here it is.

Overview of Queenstown at Dusk

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:00 +0800

After many trips around the higher grounds of Queenstown, we finally found Bob's Peak, a place where we researched to have the best view of the town. Ironically, this Bob's peak was one of the most obvious place that we missed because we kept thinking that a good view must be hard-to-find and yet Bob's peak was served by a touristy gondola. Nevertheless, we were thankful that we got to the top before the sun set on us. There was a horde of photographers on a photo-tour from China and we had to literally fight for a place to photograph the town at the best light. The fact that many tourists were stomping around us during our long exposure did not make it easier to photograph the town but fortunately, the light was changing at a pace slow enough for us to take multiple shots. I chose one that reflected the change in mood of the city as the street lights come on and the little traffic on the roads come to a blur. I particularly like this one also because of the colours retained (somewhat artificially) on the Southern range in the background.

Autumn Colors at Arrowtown

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00 +0800

This is one of the most colourful photo I could managed from the NZ trip. The array of lights reflected off the late afternoon skies in the river caught my eye as we trekked along the jogging route of many relaxed families. The balance of the trees in the background could be better but I found it hard to find a perspective that would not compromise the colours in the river in the foreground. Nevertheless, the photo grew on me since the first glance on the LCD screen.