holidays

Frosty Morning in Yosemite

Yosemite National Park, renowned for its grandeur, transforms into a winter wonderland on frost-kissed mornings. Venturing into the meadows as the sun delicately paints the landscape, I found myself immersed in a world where frost transforms every blade of grass and pine needle into a crystalline masterpiece.

As dawn breaks, the meadows of Yosemite come alive with a delicate layer of frost, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. The air is crisp, and the quietude is only interrupted by the soft crunch of frost beneath my boots. The world seems to hold its breath in anticipation of the sun's warm touch.

The frosty meadows offer a unique canvas for photographers. The play of light and shadow is accentuated, creating a contrast that adds depth to every photograph. The meandering streams, partially frozen, add a touch of tranquility to the scene, while the distant granite peaks stand as silent sentinels against the cold morning sky.

I thought this would be the perfect collection of images to share as we move into the final month of the year and the weather turns colder. Make yourself a cup of tea and enjoy!

In Search of the Sperm Whales

Following a whale-watching flight over the Kaikoura coastline, we also took the opportunity to watch these giants from up close. An early morning cruise with Whale Watch provided several sightings of Sperm whales, the world’s largest toothed predator. These giants of the sea were commonly hunted in the 19th and 20th centuries, which inspired the classic novel Moby Dick. Now the species is protected throughout most of its territory, but there is still work to be done to fully protect them.

Kaikoura Sunsets and Sunrises

During my visit to Kaikoura, I made my way up to the Kaikoura Lookout a couple of times, to catch both sunrises and sunsets over the harbour. The lookout provides stunning views in all directions, over the town, the ocean, and the countryside. Below are some of my favourite images from this special place.

Where the Mountains Meet the Sea

Kaikoura is another one of New Zealand’s hidden gems. It is less popular than other nearby tourist destinations, but is nonetheless a fantastic place to visit. This is one of the few places in the world where you will see a snowy mountain chain as a backdrop to a white sandy beach. Here are some of my favourite images of my first day on the beaches, capturing some of this unique landscape.

A Little Slice of Brazil

I’ve been doing quite a lot of travelling and not enough posting, so it’s time to get my blog up to speed.

During my last visit to Brazil, I spent a few days in the beautiful city of Paraty. I didn’t get as much photography done as I would have liked, as I twisted my knee at the beach on the second morning, but here are some of my favourite shots from what I did capture, including the city itself and the nearby lavender fields.