New Caledonia

New Caledonia is a stunning archipelago located in the South Pacific Ocean, known for its crystal-clear waters, lush forests, and diverse wildlife. This French territory is a paradise for photographers, offering a plethora of breathtaking locations to capture the beauty of nature. From the turquoise lagoon of Isle of Pines to the rugged cliffs of Hienghene, New Caledonia boasts a variety of landscapes that are perfect for photography. The capital city of Noumea is also a great place to explore, with its colorful markets, colonial architecture, and vibrant street art.

Hienghene Sunrise
Third Day of a Seven Day Binge

Single frame and a quite flawed panoramic version, northern New Caledonia, the chicken formation at right, and the so-called sphinx at left, speaking...

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Melanesian Totems
Melanesian Totems

A bit of culture this time, in New Caledonia, carved totems above the beach near the main village on Ile des Pins, quite far from tourist lodgings.

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Billet de 500 Beach
Billet de 500 Beach

Long, longer, longest exposure, 3 versions from the same beach, named because it appears on the 500 Pacific Franc banknote (worth about 4 Euros or...

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Above the Reef
Above the Reef

Ile des Pins, New Caledonia, view from Pic Nga, the highest point of the not so lofty island. It's a short (90 minute) but hot and shadeless walk,...

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Sunrise at the Isle of Pines
Sunrise at the Isle of Pines

Sunrise at the beach in front of Le Meridien resort, a panoramic and single frame version. I don't want to remember how much I paid for a one night...

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Third Day of a Seven Day Binge
Third Day of a Seven Day Binge

Sunrise over the chicken rocks at Hienghene, New Caledonia, a new country for me, it was a 7 day side trip from a trip to New Zealand for a taste of...

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In the Shallows
In the Shallows

Mid tide at the natural pool on Ile des Pins, New Caledonia, in the early morning, I had to stand very still to prevent causing ripples with each...

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Noumea Sunset
Noumea Sunset

Pier restaurant in Noumea, New Caledonia, before and after sunset. The sky was quite nice, but it's not so easy to find a photogenic foreground in...

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Remote Road
Remote Road

Coastal road along the northeast coast of New Caledonia, it really does end at an estuary a few minutes later, but there is a (free!!) ferry...

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Billet de 500 Beach
Billet de 500 Beach

Long, longer, longest exposure, 3 versions from the same beach, named because it appears on the 500 Pacific Franc banknote (worth about 4 Euros or...

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Melanesian Panorama
Above the Reef

View over the Pacific Ocean from the highest point of Ile des Pins, New Caledonia, a 180° view.

What happened last night? Did my flickr account get...

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Third Day of a Seven Day Binge
Third Day of a Seven Day Binge

Sunrise over the chicken rocks at Hienghene, New Caledonia, a new country for me, it was a 7 day side trip from a trip to New Zealand for a taste of...

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In the Shallows
In the Shallows

Mid tide at the natural pool on Ile des Pins, New Caledonia, in the early morning, I had to stand very still to prevent causing ripples with each...

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Noumea Sunset
Noumea Sunset

Pier restaurant in Noumea, New Caledonia, before and after sunset. The sky was quite nice, but it's not so easy to find a photogenic foreground in...

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Melanesian Totems
Melanesian Totems

A bit of culture this time, in New Caledonia, carved totems above the beach near the main village on Ile des Pins, quite far from tourist lodgings.

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Swimming With Rainbows
Swimming With Rainbows

Early morning after a post sunrise rain shower on Ile des Pins, New Caledonia. The heavy rains woke me up, and when I saw patches of clear skies, I...

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Sunset Fishing
Sunset Fishing

Something different, a fisherman at sunset in Noumea, the metropolis of New Caledonia, thankfully he, and his formidable hair, stayed still during...

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Hienghene Sunrise
Third Day of a Seven Day Binge

Single frame and a quite flawed panoramic version, northern New Caledonia, the chicken formation at right, and the so-called sphinx at left, speaking...

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In the Shallows
In the Shallows

Mid tide at the natural pool on Ile des Pins, New Caledonia, in the early morning, I had to stand very still to prevent causing ripples with each...

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Melanesian Totems
Melanesian Totems

A bit of culture this time, in New Caledonia, carved totems above the beach near the main village on Ile des Pins, quite far from tourist lodgings.

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Swimming With Rainbows
Swimming With Rainbows

Early morning after a post sunrise rain shower on Ile des Pins, New Caledonia. The heavy rains woke me up, and when I saw patches of clear skies, I...

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Billet de 500 Beach
Billet de 500 Beach

Long, longer, longest exposure, 3 versions from the same beach, named because it appears on the 500 Pacific Franc banknote (worth about 4 Euros or...

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Above the Reef
Above the Reef

Ile des Pins, New Caledonia, view from Pic Nga, the highest point of the not so lofty island. It's a short (90 minute) but hot and shadeless walk,...

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Sunrise at the Isle of Pines
Sunrise at the Isle of Pines

Sunrise at the beach in front of Le Meridien resort, a panoramic and single frame version. I don't want to remember how much I paid for a one night...

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Busy Bay
Busy Bay

Orphelines bay, Noumea, New Caledonia, after sunset. This viewpoint is a popular place to watch the sunset, and is in an affluent area, though a...

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