Author: mich.martin

Moke Lake wide panorama, New Zealand
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New Gallery!

I’ve added a new gallery to my website – “Winter in the South Island”. Check out my selection of favourite images from a recent trip to the south by going to my galleries page. So stunning there at any time […]

Monarch butterfly on purple hebe
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Monarch butterflies

Monarch butterflies have just been catergorized as “endangered” – two steps from extinction on the IUCN “red list”. Many of us have grown up captivated and delighted by the fascinating life cycle of these colourful insects. Who hasn’t been thrilled […]

White faced heron pair Aramohana Lagoon Sanctuary
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White faced herons

White faced herons are native to New Zealand but not endemic. Find any wet area and you probably won’t have to look too far to find them stalking prey and then stabbing at it with their rapier-like beaks. To most […]

green flax ICM blur
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Motion blurs

For something different, take a look at these intentional blurred images. Using a technique called Intentional Camera Movement (ICM), dreamy soft images are created. Another way of looking at the beautiful world around us.

Waves arriving ashore
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Waves

Waves come in so many different sizes, shapes, colour and forms. Calm and mesmerising, to wild and stormy they make great viewing. The sound of waves is also hypnotic and relaxing. Being by water is good for our health! Enjoy […]

Kotuku white heron in flight
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Kotuku – White herons

White herons are not unique to New Zealand but we have a small, stable population near Okarito Lagoon on the West Coast of the South Island where they nest. In the non breeding season they can be found at estuaries, […]

Pohutukawa flower macro
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Pohutukawa flowers

Early in the summer in New Zealand, our native pohutukawa trees burst into bloom with a flourish of bright red flowers. Heralding Christmas and balmy beachy days, how can they not put a smile on your face. Apart from their […]