A 180-degree panorama from Peak Hill, New Zealand. I believe this could be the first Astro taken from up here! The Carina Nebula can be seen at the top of the sky, Large Magellanic Cloud to the right, and some awesome airglow from atomic oxygen excitation near the horizon.
I haven’t put this much work into a shot before! I had a crazy idea: hike up Peak Hill with most of my photography equipment for panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. I was 10 minutes into the extremely steep hike when I realised my 26.5kg bag was too heavy, but I had to keep going, I had to complete my plan. It was a slow grind over 2.5 hours with quite a few stops, the start of the track just goes straight up, with marble-like rocks on hard clay, making the track very slippery (coming down was a lot worse and I took a couple of spills but was fine).
I finally made it to the top, only to have the wind pick right up. There needs to be virtually zero wind when shooting long exposures; tracked panoramas are no exception. This shot was my third attempt, I started the image sequence and the wind suddenly dropped... read more
Physis is a Greek term woven through theology, philosophy, and science, representing the primal growth force of nature. It is often translated into English as simply “nature.” The term stands in opposition to nomos meaning “law” or “custom.” These contrasting terms call forth a debate on which elements of human existence are natural and which are due to social convention. With this body of work, Mantis presents never-before-seen imagery of gemstones captured using innovative photomicroscopy techniques. From these found compositions, subjects seem “to grow or appear” in unique ways, exercising the viewer's imagination and providing an opportunity for self-reflection at a deeper level... read more
When I first laid eyes upon this mountain, I thought it was so beautiful that it was created by an artist. Standing on the edge of the lake I sought to find a spot where the shoreline formed a curved frame around the bottom of the mountain's reflection. When I found this specific spot, I knew I had found something unique and beautiful beyond words.
I waited all afternoon at this location to get the perfect picture. The lake's surface was rippled by the wind, and there was no reflection. It was looking like the picture I had in my mind was not going to become a reality. But just before sunset the wind died down and the surface of the water became still which created an incredible reflection of Sunburst Peak. The sun's light became a warm glow that bathed the mountain in warmth. The only sound was the click of my camera's shutter... read more