December Skies

Peony Season

We live in a beautiful world

Queenstown and it's surrounding areas are places that easily inspire awe. They are a photographer's dream and I drank it all in like crazy on my short, but lovely, recent visit. I think a large proportion of people who visit, spend their time trying to figure out ways they can up and move there, leave the city-life and take up permanent residence in this little slice of paradise. You can see why. 

Lake Wakatipu from the plane

Cadrona skifield on a clear sunny day, perfect!

Queenstown at sunset

 Lake Wakatipu up close

 Cracking ice 

Lambs

Reflections

Magnolias + Mid-winter Christmas

This post is a bit of a mix and match of the last month or so, there's some mid-winter Christmas at the end, but first, the glory that is Magnolia flowers in full bloom. 

                                                 Past full bloom, the petals a bit dead and trampled-on looking

Christmassy sweet mince pies

Christmassy lights

                                                                       and a SUPER moon :) 

Coast

Autumn Goodness

I find getting outdoors sooo refreshing and inspiring. These photos were taken last weekend when I happily got to catch the last strands of autumn. 

Roses

I just wish you could enjoy the scent of these beauties too!

An Autumn Weekend Away

I was lucky enough to escape to the beach this weekend and capture these early-autumn delights, in the company of a bunch of fun and beautiful people. Somehow the sky and the sea never get boring. 

Summer is...

Having time to watch the sun go down

 Lazing at the beach

 Getting away from it all

 Games on the rainy days

Getting through the book pile

Weddings!