Under Cave Rock

The view out from inside a volcano-formed cave in Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Sumner Sunrise

The sun rises in the east over the Pacific and a particularly craggy igneous rock at Sumner Beach in Christchurch.

Ocean Fog

An early morning fog rolls off the Pacific at the top of the South Island in Nelson.

Cushion Star

A cushion star sits in the sand at Anchorage Bay in Abel Tasman National Park.

Variable Oystercatcher

It seems to me that the common name is somewhat ironic, given that the Latin name is Haematopus unicolor. But I'm given to understand their frontal plumage can actually have different coloration.

Jetée

This pier sits in the middle of an extinct volcano just offshore of one of the only successful French settlements in New Zealand, Akaroa.

Kea I

I found this one eyeing my backpack hungrily by Franz Josef glacier.

Kaikoura Pastoral

A cow munches on grass on the south side of the Kaikoura Peninsula as the Southern Alps make their way west in the background. This is one of the most fascinating places I've ever been. Ask me about it if you're interested.

Wakatipu

I was lucky enough to catch this behemoth of a lake near Queenstown on a still day.

Porthole

A warm light peaks through an opening at sunrise from inside Cave Rock in Sumner.

Stirling Falls

Which way is up?

Cascade

Another, albeit slightly smaller, waterfall in Milford Sound. The wind ripping up the sound is visible about midway up the mountainside.

High Fog

Avalanche Peak in Arthur's Pass is named for a different white product of the weather, but here it pokes out above some perfectly opaque low clouds.

Kea II

I found this one perched on the edge of the fog. It didn't seem too bothered as I approached.

Aoraki

The highest mountain in New Zealand shines pokes through lenticular clouds on a clear day at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.

Lake Wanaka and Vineyards

California's got good wine. But it's got nothing on this view of Lake Wanaka from Rippon Vineyard.