NZPhotographer Issue 46, August 2021

I am a beginner photographer with a passion for the outdoors. I
am still exploring and take photos of everything. I love discovering
what I do not know. I have always taken lots of ‘snaps’ but only
got into thinking about my photography and using a DSLR 3 years
ago. Photography has given me the gift of ‘seeing’ the world.
There are opportunities for photos everywhere and I wish I had
more time to explore this beautiful world we live in!
@jill.fearn.5
COASTAL
My series depicts photos that I have had fun taking. I am typically a
morning person and love the morning light. I enjoy slow shutter speed on
water as I adore the effect it gives - creating colour and movement that
sometimes can’t be seen with the naked eye.
The first photo (next page) was taken in the evening and is of the Three
Sisters in Taranaki. I particularly love this photo because of Mt Taranaki
being showcased in the background.
The second photo was taken at Nugget Point, Clutha. It was just before
sunrise and is a multi-focus staked photo hence the detail that is depicted
in the picture.
The third photo was taken early morning at Greenpoint Ship Graveyard
near Bluff. I took hundreds of photos of these boats but this one is my pick
because of the colours and clarity of the boats.
Lastly, number four was taken early morning at Waikawa Marina, Picton.
Nature, the natural New Zealand environment, and water is always a
drawcard for me. Having lived most of my life by the sea and in around
boats, the marinas and harbours are always interesting to me.