nature – Page 56 – Alive and Trekking

Contrasts

I love how light works; it illuminates, casts shadows and creates contrast. That’s what I like about this shot: the contrast between the different elements, the sun hitting the branches of this bare tree and creating shadows in other places. Add to that the beautiful clear blue sky, and I’m happy! 😉

Subtle

Walking along an unsealed road near beautiful Hopewell, my eye caught this beautiful flower. The sun hit the petals, casting subtle lights and shadows.

Afternoon sail

Sailing is one of my favourite ways to spend a beautiful sunny afternoon. I love being on the water, or in the water. Always have. I’m not a good swimmer, but I still feel like some sort of ‘water rat’. The salty air, the wind in my face, the possibility to go everywhere is soContinueContinue reading “Afternoon sail”

Sea of flowers

Just a sea of flowers casually waving in the wind. In this photo, I love the diagonal composition and the contrast between the green and the orangy yellow. I have no clue what kind of flowers these are. Can someone enlighten me?

Jonathan?

I know seagulls aren’t particularly exotic birds and they seem to be just about everywhere. Still, I felt like posting this photo because I just love the ridiculously blue sky as a contrast to the bird’s white feathers. I also love the expression on its face. Jonathan, is that you?

A walk on the beach

Collingwood is a small town in the northwest of the South Island of New Zealand. The Golden Bay area is known for its laid-back atmosphere and Collingwood is no exception. The town knows only a few streets and a few shops, so it doesn’t take long to explore. Being right on the beach, I simply hadContinueContinue reading “A walk on the beach”

Where two waters meet

Cape Reinga is a special place. It’s the place where the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean meet. If you look closely, you can see the ‘line’ where the two waters meet. More importantly, Cape Reinga is the place where spirits of the deceased start their journey home to the land of Hawaiki, the original landContinueContinue reading “Where two waters meet”

Diamond Lake

This is truly a gem of a lake. Diamond-shaped, hence the name, surrounded by mountains and an absolutely beautiful place! During my horse trek, we stayed in Paradise, close to Diamond Lake, and decided to ride along this lake for a bit. I can think of worse ways to spend my time for sure!