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Capturing New Zealand: Soaring Over Peaks and Glaciers

Glaciers

Mt. Cook from the Franz Josef Glacier

I have experienced hiking on glaciers and flying to exotic locations in a helicopter. This is the first time Linda, my wife of 44 years, and I do a combination helicopter ride and glacier walk.

The first-ever trip occurs over the significant mountains of Mt. […]

Capturing New Zealand: White Knuckles to French Pass

French Pass

The challenge is significant.

To capture images I have dreamed about for years, option one is to stay the course and reach the iconic French Pass in New Zealand. Option two suggests that driving in the rain, in unfamiliar territory, in a foreign country, on a precarious backcountry road amid dense fog might […]

Capturing New Zealand: Beyond The Map Sign

Sunset at Cape Farewell and Wharariki Beach

The road I’m on is steep with many curves. Many hairpin turns appear to contradict engineering logic. Fortunately, the roadbed is well-built and allows unobstructed views of the deep blue Tasman Sea and the vibrant green and gold colors of Golden Valley. For lovers of […]