New Zealand Photography - M1key - Michal Huniewicz
In 2019, I went on a photography death march in order to process and publish everything I had shot.
I assumed, having no backlog would mean I'd feel inspired about taking on next photography challenges.
Instead, it burnt me out, and I haven't really shot anything since. I devoted my attention to digital painting instead, which I shall upload to the website at a later date.
These photos are from my New Zealand trip in 2019/2020. There might follow a small South Korea gallery as well.
Fern
Fern is the symbol of New Zealand, although I think it's the silver fern specifically, and I am not sure if this is it.
ISO 200, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/50s.
To the Beach
Unlike in Jamaica, New Zealand waves were quite impressive for a swimmer. This is the Piha Beach, a black sand beach.
ISO 100, 24mm, f/11.0, 1/250s.
Wipe Your Feet
One thing that surprised me was the great care they take to preserve their unique environment, from border checks (so you do not bring food and such) to individual hiking trails.
ISO 100, 62mm, f/4.0, 1/80s.
Lush
One could see why. I was getting distinct prehistoric vibes à la Zdenek Burian.
ISO 100, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/160s.
Palm Tree
Wilderness
Waterfall
Creek
Rocks
Going North
One of my favourite parts was the northern tip of the island.
ISO 100, 56mm, f/9.0, 1/500s.
Cape Reinga
Mailbox
Waitangi
In Waitangi, where the famous treaty was signed, for better or worse.
ISO 200, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/50s.
Kupe
Isle
Gate
Mansion
Path
Beach
Sunset with Horses
Palm Trees
Under the Bridge
River
Piha
No Swimming
The Rock
More of the Rock
Red Dust
The red smoke that arrived from Australia as we were landing in Queenstown. It was caused by Australian fires.
ISO 100, 24mm, f/7.1, 1/250s.
Queenstown
Queenstown from a hill. Queenstown Hill Recreation Reserve.
ISO 100, 70mm, f/5.6, 1/125s.
Immigrants' House
A house that used to lodge immigrants, now a tourist attraction. Arrow Town.
ISO 140, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/125s.
Dart River
Local Library
Isengard
Wood
Another prehistoric-looking place. This is along the Routeburn Nature Walk.
ISO 140, 24mm, f/5.6, 1/50s.
Ferns
River
Conclusion of the Hike
Mountains that were our reward for finishing the hike. Mount Somnus beyond.
ISO 100, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/2500s.
Jinny
On the Road
Slime
By the Road
From Above
Vineyard
One of the lovely vineyards we visited. The lesser known ones would sometimes offer wine for free. This is Mount Difficulty wines.
ISO 100, 24mm, f/6.3, 1/1000s.
Wine Tasting
Almost Nordic
Rock Face
Cardrona Hotel
Tree in the Water
Hiking
Azure
Azure lake called Lake Pukaki with the Mount Cook National Park in the back.
ISO 100, 66mm, f/7.1, 1/640s.
Glacier
Glacial Lake
Church
Church of the Good Shepherd with Lake Tekapo in the background.
ISO 100, 58mm, f/4.5, 1/160s.
