Wellington
Wellington, located in the North Island of New Zealand, is a vibrant and picturesque city that offers a plethora of photography opportunities. Known for its stunning harbor, rolling hills, and vibrant culture, Wellington is a photographer's paradise. The city is home to a variety of iconic landmarks, including the Beehive, the Wellington Cable Car, and the Wellington Botanic Garden. Additionally, the city boasts a thriving arts scene, with numerous galleries and museums showcasing the work of local artists.
Here's another look at one of New Zealand's more picturesque lighthouses, near the southern tip of the North Island...
.... with Castle Rock in the distance
.... panoramic view of the north end of Waikanae Beach at sunset
... it's not that often one can see the south island about thirty kilometers away from Waikanae Beach, on the north island, but last night was one of those times.
... follow the sun reflecting off the estuary entrance into the Tasman Sea with Kapiti Island and New Zealand's South Island in silhouette in the distance
I've seen this iconic cable car in photos of Wellington for years.... nice to capture my own!
Castlepoint lighthouse, southern North Island, New Zealand. The weather was miserable as it was the 3 different times I went to this spot over my...
Pukeahu National War Memorial, Mt Cook, Wellington, New Zealand
Liz and I were in Wellington over the weekend to attend an Architectural...
... one of many at a colony near Cape Palliser, NZ
The New Zealand weather wasn't easy to deal with. A lot of rain wherever we went. The good thing was that with our camper we were flexible and the metservice forecast was astoundingly accourate, which took me a while to realize.
When we were in Tongariro National Park it was all rain and storm. We had planned two days there and I wanted to do the crossing on day two. But after a freezing night and a constant downpour in the morning we decided to head for the only place on the North Island where the forecast still showed some sun.
A real good decision. For one thing we were nearly the only people visiting + I had some sweet light at sunset.
Here's a panoramic view of the track along the Waikane Estuary that empties into the ocean on the Kapiti Coast as seen in the previous image... the Pohutakawa in the foreground is my favourite NZ tree
.... complete with crepuscular sun rays and a South Island silhouette
.... at Cape Palliser, New Zealand
... with a reflection
Hansells Jetty, Lake Wairarapa Domain, Wairarapa, New Zealand
Sometimes you miss the shot you thought you were going to get, and have waited 30...
Hansells Jetty, Lake Wairarapa Domain, Wairarapa, New Zealand
Another photo from my recent visit to Martinborough; this time I headed to Lake...
Mathews Family Memorial Church, Waiorongomai, Wairarapa, New Zealand
One of the best things ( out of so many good things ) about shooting an "away"...
... a sunset panorama with Castle Rock in the distance...
.... sunset pano at Castle Point, New Zealand
.... near Cape Palliser, on the southeast coast of New Zealand's North Island
This fascinating track is found near Cape Palliser, at the southern tip of New Zealand's North Island. Here's some more info for those interested... [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Putangirua_Pinnacles#:~:text=The%20...](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Putangirua_Pinnacles#:~:text=The Putangirua Pinnacles (officially P%c5%abtangirua Pinnacles, also known,of New Zealand, in the Wellington region).
... on Castle Point Beach
Castlepoint lighthouse, southern North Island, New Zealand. The weather was miserable as it was the 3 different times I went to this spot over my...
Luminous sunset with complementing orange and blue coloured sky. And the wave breaking right on the glowing rock is an extra bonus.
Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Wellington!
Most notably David Hamments and Michael.