Famous West Coast Images
New Zealand has some of the most spectacular scenery in the world especially the West Coast of the South Island. Visit our photo galleries. Learn about the West Coast, native plants, birds, landscapes, seascapes and much more.
On being a Landscape Photographer
When I look through the lens of my camera I seek to compose the best possible landscape for you the viewer. Often I see really good things through my lens. Naturally I seek out places that will give me such a view. Lately I have been noticing that I see bad things too. New Zealand is a very beautiful place. I love it a lot. It is marketed as a country that is pure, clean, green under the 100% brand. That is not entirely the truth at all! New Zealand has been leaning on this brand for too long and things have slipped. To tell the truth and help bring about change I have launched a separate web site called Unpure New Zealand and it can be found here
Rimu Wood Bowls
For the last 25 years we have been here at Kumara on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand making our fabulous bowls from Rimu wood Rimu is one of the world’s finest decorative timbers. We craft exhibition and museum quality pieces from salvaged wood. Rimu is a very slow growing Podocarp tree. Learn about the Podocarp Forests that cloak the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
Drive New Zealand
Driving around scenic New Zealand on your holiday or vacation? Get some local driving knowledge, experiences, tips and techniques. Taking Photos on your trip? Learn from our photographic guide the very best photography locations and the best photographic tips and techniques. These are places you can photograph from your vehicle at roadside or short walks and those are ideal for those that are self drive or in a campervan. Go home from your trip with more professional quality photos and don’t miss out on those special places.
