NZPhotographer Issue 61, November 2022

After Battle Drink
Fuji X-T4, Fuji XF 100-400mm F4.5 zoom lens @ F8, 1/500s, ISO1600, 380mm
TELL US ABOUT A FAVOURITE PHOTO FROM
SAFARI...
Without doubt, a lion on the Chobe River. We were on
a boat and the lion, bleeding in quite a few places,
from what sounded like a fight with another lion earlier
(maybe a younger challenger?), appeared through
the thick scrub to take a drink in the river right in
front of us. We were so close. Whilst I was transfixed
watching him, I at least managed some shots which
still rank as my personal favourites simply because
they capture something tangible of an experience -
a moment I will never forget. And that was a pivotal
point in my photography journey, the moment I
became truly passionate about capturing these
tangible moments of my memories.
HOW MUCH TIME HAVE YOU SPENT IN NEW
ZEALAND FOR PHOTOGRAPHY?
For many years all my visits to New Zealand (both
to the North and South Islands) were work-related
but fortunately, I did manage some travels outside
the cities. I travelled to Auckland for work in June
this year and decided to add on a few days to look
around and do some photography - my first go at
photography in New Zealand. Unfortunately, the
weather wasn’t brilliant (lots of rain and grey clouds).
I believe there is a spectacular mountain called Mt
Taranaki outside New Plymouth, however, I never saw
it! Thankfully, I still managed some shots and my gear
definitely got wet weather tested.
NZPhotographer
November 2022
23