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.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Single frame and a quite flawed panoramic version, northern New Caledonia, the chicken formation at right, and the so-called sphinx at left, speaking...
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...
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...
Something different, a fisherman at sunset in Noumea, the metropolis of New Caledonia, thankfully he, and his formidable hair, stayed still during...
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...
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,...
Single frame and a quite flawed panoramic version, northern New Caledonia, the chicken formation at right, and the so-called sphinx at left, speaking...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...