Photographing the WEST COAST
of the South Island, New Zealand
Images from this land of mountains, forests, lakes, rivers and wild seacoasts
ALBUMS & GALLERIES
Explore the landscapes of the West Coast – lakes, rivers, mountains and forests bounded by the magnificent Southern Alps and the wild Tasman Sea.
Nature
New Zealand (and the West Coast) has a wealth of life forms, much of it unique, including birds, animals and plants.
Boats of Greymouth The Tasman Sea and the Grey River bar are notoriously hazardous. See the boats that take on the challenge. See the latest boat photos here
Weather Events provide opportunity for photography whether it be storms, flooding, fog, cloud patterns, frost, snow, rainbows, sunrises or sunsets.
People
Portraits, people singly, in groups, people doing things, recreation, sport and employment. Urban and rural scenes.
Fine Art
Photographic art in which some degree of manipulation or selection has been used to create the final work..
What’s in a logo?
Read how I used the colours from a West Coast lake scene to develop my logo.
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A bittern | Matuku-hūrepo at the Cobden Lagoon today. I've never seen a bittern here before so it was a pleasant surprise. This bird is seriously endangered because of habitat loss so it would be great to see them become a bit more widespread.
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As always, your eyes are open Bob
The green legs are remarkable
Incredible 👏
The fishing vessel Jay Elaine leaving the Grey River today
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Great pic 📸
Another classic Bob !! I can almost feel the shudder going through the hull from here in Freo !!
I bet they have hit a few of those in there days going out to sea
The fishing vessel Cook Canyon heading into the fog after leaving the Grey River yesterday
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No roads to follow on the sea .
A bit eerie & cold looking.😎
Yeah heavy fog round lately
The fishing vessel Moonshadow II heading into the Tasman Sea after leaving the Grey River yesterday
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Bob. do you ever get time to go home??
You certainly work for those amazing photos you capture in all weathers !!
Awesome photo Bob, looks pretty choppy and rough out there.
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