NZPhotographer Issue 35, September 2020

PUNAKAIKI
F16, 1/5s, ISO64
Most famous for the Pancake Rocks, this is one of the most famous short walks on the West Coast of the South
Island.
Many of a time have I seen dolphins out playing in the distance and with huge waves hitting the rocks, it’s a
great place to go out, take a seat and enjoy the views be that in the daytime or ar night as it’s a great place
for astrophotography.
On this particular night I was having a “should I stay or should I go” moment of indecision - Camping at the
camping ground just down the road, the rain was off and on and I wasn’t sure if heading out with my camera
for sunset would be worth it. Then I thought “well, I’m here so why not” and headed out to see what would
happen, to see if I could come up with something unique for myself and to enjoy whatever nature would come
up with. I was pretty happy to see the gap in the clouds open up and then these light rays starting to pierce
through the clouds!
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