New Zealand: From Sunrise to Starlight
p.1 #1New Zealand: From Sunrise to Starlight
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In spring, I travelled around New Zealand’s South Island and came across many beautiful places that I would like to share here.
For this small set, I tried to choose images that capture both the diversity of the landscapes and the changing light — from sunrise to starlight.
Jul 03, 2026 at 07:53 PM
p.1 #2New Zealand: From Sunrise to Starlight
Great set of images! Thanks for sharing.
-G
-G
Jul 03, 2026 at 07:55 PM
p.1 #3New Zealand: From Sunrise to Starlight
Oh, wonderful images, showcasing the beauty of NZ! Well done
Jul 04, 2026 at 12:41 AM
p.1 #6New Zealand: From Sunrise to Starlight
Those are all great, I especially like the moodiness of #1!
Jul 04, 2026 at 10:47 AM
p.1 #7New Zealand: From Sunrise to Starlight
Wow fantastic landscape photo collection -superb job!
Jul 04, 2026 at 03:59 PM
p.1 #8New Zealand: From Sunrise to Starlight
gregfountain wrote:
Great set of images! Thanks for sharing.
-G
Really appreciate the kind words.
dakel wrote:
Oh, wonderful images, showcasing the beauty of NZ! Well done
Yes, NZ really has so much to offer. Glad you liked enjoyed the set.
guidostow wrote:
Awesome set! Great work...
Thank you, that’s very encouraging.
Great set of images! Thanks for sharing.
-G
Really appreciate the kind words.
dakel wrote:
Oh, wonderful images, showcasing the beauty of NZ! Well done
Yes, NZ really has so much to offer. Glad you liked enjoyed the set.
guidostow wrote:
Awesome set! Great work...
Thank you, that’s very encouraging.
Jul 04, 2026 at 08:31 PM
p.1 #9New Zealand: From Sunrise to Starlight
Jim Dockery wrote:
Sweet set
Much appreciated — thanks for viewing.
adventure_photo wrote:
Those are all great, I especially like the moodiness of #1!
Many thanks for the feedback.
junglialoh wrote:
Wow fantastic landscape photo collection -superb job!
You always leave a nice comment, I really appreciate it Jung!
Sweet set
Much appreciated — thanks for viewing.
adventure_photo wrote:
Those are all great, I especially like the moodiness of #1!
Many thanks for the feedback.
junglialoh wrote:
Wow fantastic landscape photo collection -superb job!
You always leave a nice comment, I really appreciate it Jung!
Jul 06, 2026 at 04:17 AM
p.1 #10New Zealand: From Sunrise to Starlight
Magnificient photography!!
I visited NZ in 1970.
The South country was mesmerizing to say the least!
Your "trip" in photography is outstanding, your skills outstanding!
Bravo!
Just dynomite compositions!
Dan
I visited NZ in 1970.
The South country was mesmerizing to say the least!
Your "trip" in photography is outstanding, your skills outstanding!
Bravo!
Just dynomite compositions!
Dan
Jul 06, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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p.1 #11New Zealand: From Sunrise to Starlight
Great images...nothing like the usual touristy places I saw during my NZ-Australia cruise last Feb 2026. 
Jul 06, 2026 at 09:46 PM
p.1 #12New Zealand: From Sunrise to Starlight
Danpbphoto wrote:
Magnificient photography!!
I visited NZ in 1970.
The South country was mesmerizing to say the least!
Your "trip" in photography is outstanding, your skills outstanding!
Bravo!
Just dynomite compositions!
Dan
That is very generous feedback Dan, I really appreciate it!
1970 - wow! You have experienced a NZ that I can only dream of - it must have been a unique experience without many fellow travellers. Surely it must have felt like an untouched place. If you have images from that trip online somewhere, I'd love to take a look!
Magnificient photography!!
I visited NZ in 1970.
The South country was mesmerizing to say the least!
Your "trip" in photography is outstanding, your skills outstanding!
Bravo!
Just dynomite compositions!
Dan
That is very generous feedback Dan, I really appreciate it!
1970 - wow! You have experienced a NZ that I can only dream of - it must have been a unique experience without many fellow travellers. Surely it must have felt like an untouched place. If you have images from that trip online somewhere, I'd love to take a look!
Jul 07, 2026 at 08:19 AM
p.1 #13New Zealand: From Sunrise to Starlight
11rdgr88 wrote:
Great images...nothing like the usual touristy places I saw during my NZ-Australia cruise last Feb 2026.
Glad you liked the set. Some of these places unfortunately are more touristy than they might look. But compared to many other travel locations nowadays, the country is not yet overrun by travellers which is a good thing.
Great images...nothing like the usual touristy places I saw during my NZ-Australia cruise last Feb 2026.
Glad you liked the set. Some of these places unfortunately are more touristy than they might look. But compared to many other travel locations nowadays, the country is not yet overrun by travellers which is a good thing.
Jul 07, 2026 at 08:23 AM
p.1 #14New Zealand: From Sunrise to Starlight
DistantPlaces wrote:
I visited NZ in 1970.
The South country was mesmerizing to say the least!
Your "trip" in photography is outstanding, your skills outstanding!
Bravo!
Just dynomite compositions!
DanThat is very generous feedback Dan, I really appreciate it!
1970 - wow! You have experienced a NZ that I can only dream of - it must have been a unique experience without many fellow travellers. Surely it must have felt like an untouched place. If you have images from that trip online somewhere, I'd love to take a look!
I had just finished 2 years in Vietnam and I served with soldiers from Australia and NZ SAS officers on my "Team". When I came home, I took "leave" and went to Australia and NZ to visit those SAS soldiers. Spent 90 days visiting both soldiers.
I had planned on returning to Australia to work and live but "life" got in the way...
I do have pics somewhere..Not as good as yours by a "long shot".
Dan
Me in me slouch hat _January 1970 - Major Lyn Williams RASAS-
Edited on Jul 07, 2026 at 01:54 PM · View previous versions
Danpbphoto wrote
Magnificient photography!!I visited NZ in 1970.
The South country was mesmerizing to say the least!
Your "trip" in photography is outstanding, your skills outstanding!
Bravo!
Just dynomite compositions!
Dan
1970 - wow! You have experienced a NZ that I can only dream of - it must have been a unique experience without many fellow travellers. Surely it must have felt like an untouched place. If you have images from that trip online somewhere, I'd love to take a look!
I had just finished 2 years in Vietnam and I served with soldiers from Australia and NZ SAS officers on my "Team". When I came home, I took "leave" and went to Australia and NZ to visit those SAS soldiers. Spent 90 days visiting both soldiers.
I had planned on returning to Australia to work and live but "life" got in the way...
I do have pics somewhere..Not as good as yours by a "long shot".
Dan
Me in me slouch hat _January 1970 - Major Lyn Williams RASAS-
Edited on Jul 07, 2026 at 01:54 PM · View previous versions
Jul 07, 2026 at 10:09 AM
p.1 #15New Zealand: From Sunrise to Starlight
Dan, Beautiful catalog. The beauty is amazing.
Jul 07, 2026 at 10:45 AM
p.1 #16New Zealand: From Sunrise to Starlight
These look like paintings, each better than the next, but #1 is my favorite. NZ is one of few places outside of North America that I'd love to visit one day.
Jul 07, 2026 at 05:47 PM
p.1 #17New Zealand: From Sunrise to Starlight
Absolutely fantastic shots! My favorite is #2.
What gear did you bring on your trip?
What gear did you bring on your trip?
Jul 07, 2026 at 06:15 PM
p.1 #18New Zealand: From Sunrise to Starlight
Danpbphoto wrote:
I visited NZ in 1970.
The South country was mesmerizing to say the least!
Your "trip" in photography is outstanding, your skills outstanding!
Bravo!
Just dynomite compositions!
DanThat is very generous feedback Dan, I really appreciate it!
1970 - wow! You have experienced a NZ that I can only dream of - it must have been a unique experience without many fellow travellers. Surely it must have felt like an untouched place. If you have images from that trip online somewhere, I'd love to take a look!I had just finished 2 years in Vietnam and I served with soldiers from Australia and NZ SAS officers on my "Team". When I came home, I took "leave" and went to Australia and NZ to visit those SAS soldiers. Spent 90 days visiting both soldiers.
I had planned on returning to Australia to work and live but "life" got in the way...
I do have pics somewhere..Not as good as yours by a "long shot".
Dan
Thanks for sharing. It is rare to see such old photographs. Must have been a lot of work to scan. I've only scanned in from film for one trip and it was so much effort I eventually gave up :-) There are more sophisticated methods nowadays so maybe it is time to reconsider and digitalize some more old stuff.
The vegetation in your image looks different to most places I went to - was that probably on the North Island?
DistantPlaces wrote
Danpbphoto wrote
Magnificient photography!!I visited NZ in 1970.
The South country was mesmerizing to say the least!
Your "trip" in photography is outstanding, your skills outstanding!
Bravo!
Just dynomite compositions!
Dan
1970 - wow! You have experienced a NZ that I can only dream of - it must have been a unique experience without many fellow travellers. Surely it must have felt like an untouched place. If you have images from that trip online somewhere, I'd love to take a look!
I had planned on returning to Australia to work and live but "life" got in the way...
I do have pics somewhere..Not as good as yours by a "long shot".
Dan
Thanks for sharing. It is rare to see such old photographs. Must have been a lot of work to scan. I've only scanned in from film for one trip and it was so much effort I eventually gave up :-) There are more sophisticated methods nowadays so maybe it is time to reconsider and digitalize some more old stuff.
The vegetation in your image looks different to most places I went to - was that probably on the North Island?
Jul 07, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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Allynb wrote:
Dan, Beautiful catalog. The beauty is amazing.
Very much appreciated.
Dan, Beautiful catalog. The beauty is amazing.
Very much appreciated.
Jul 08, 2026 at 12:47 AM
p.1 #20New Zealand: From Sunrise to Starlight
The image with the Milky Way and Magellanic Clouds is stunning. Did you use an equatorial mount on that? Or multiple exposures?
Jul 08, 2026 at 08:52 AM