Outside Last Week

Trees are Hard to Photograph
James Halfacre James Halfacre

Trees are Hard to Photograph

Welcome back to the adventure. This week I attempt to photograph a group of trees along the Hollyford River in New Zealand. The light was dancing in and out from behind the clouds but I think I finally managed to find a good composition. Let me know below. I photographed with the fuji GFX100 for the photos and a Canon R5 for video and an insta360 for a few video shots.

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Photography Lake Fergus and the Southern Rātā tree
James Halfacre James Halfacre

Photography Lake Fergus and the Southern Rātā tree

What a wonderful surprise finding these Southern Rātā trees, I've been in New Zealand this time of year several times, but this is the first time I noticed these beauties. Keep an eye out if you visit the south island. I photographed with the fuji GFX100 and a Canon R5 for video.

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Photography Bluffs Bridge, Fiordland, New Zealand/Aotearoa
James Halfacre James Halfacre

Photography Bluffs Bridge, Fiordland, New Zealand/Aotearoa

In this week's photography adventure I stop to check out a little waterfall hiding just off the road and decide to photograph it. This spot was beautiful the rocks were covered with green moss and the trees created a canopy over the waterfall. It was a slow shutter day for sure. I photographed with the fuji GFX100 and a Canon R5 for video along with an insta360 for a few video shots.

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Photographing Claddau River No4
James Halfacre James Halfacre

Photographing Claddau River No4

This time around I'm photographing one of the tributaries of the Claddau River in Fiordland National Park. Join me as I attempt to create a beautiful image and enjoy every moment of it. I photographed with the fuji GFX100 and a Canon R5 for video along with an insta360 for a few video shots.

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2025 New Zealand Photography adventure
James Halfacre James Halfacre

2025 New Zealand Photography adventure

Join me as I return to the South Island of New Zealand and explore a few new places and revisit some old spots all in the search of creating beautiful photographs. On this travel adventure I spend most of my time in Fiordland National Park and Mt. Aspiring National Park with one jaunt up to Wharariki Beach at the northern tip of the south island.

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One Night Art Show
James Halfacre James Halfacre

One Night Art Show

I was asked to participate in a multimedia art installation that included live music, comedians, paintings, sculptures and photography at a local community center. I jumped at the idea of sharing my fine art photography with others. The show was titled RAZZMATAZZ and I had some abstract colorful images from a past gallery show on the walls and stacked away that I wanted to share.

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See You Next Time New Zealand
James Halfacre James Halfacre

See You Next Time New Zealand

I loved my time in new Zealand and I'm already day dreaming of going back. Who knows maybe I'll be back later this year. If I do where do you think I should explore this time? Thanks for joining me on these little adventures!

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So Much Green!
James Halfacre James Halfacre

So Much Green!

The South Island of New Zealand is filled with small hidden creeks to explore. Join me on this photo adventure as I explore and attempt to create a few photos.

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I Created the Perfect Photo! Or Did I?
James Halfacre James Halfacre

I Created the Perfect Photo! Or Did I?

This week my eye glasses finally arrive and I photograph the beautiful turquoise waters of Lake Pukaki in New Zealand and ask myself what is the definition of a perfect image? Stick around to the end to hear my thoughts.

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Sandflies & Waterfalls
James Halfacre James Halfacre

Sandflies & Waterfalls

The south island of New Zealand is beautiful and you can spend an entire life time exploring there. I found myself on the south island driving down a long dirt road lined with small streams and waterfalls and swarming with sandflies..

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