I spent the past three nights in Mount Cook National Park at a YHA. This was definitely the highlight of my time in New Zealand so far (which is saying a lot). The sky was spotless for the majority of

On Tuesday we made a trip to the International Antarctic Centre. We listened to a researcher there speak about her time in the New Zealand base in Antarctica, which was really fascinating. Apparently

I would imagine that every photographer has experienced a time where they missed the shot simply because weren't prepared. Yesterday was one of those moments. My study abroad group had the privilege of

When I first arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, my initial thought was "Hawaii." Then I learned about the Māori culture, and I began to realize that this was no coincidence. Both the Hawaiian

Geothermal activity is high in Rotorua. Many houses used to be heated entirely by the city's hot springs. It smells a bit like hard boiled eggs because of all the sulfur in the air, but you get used to

We woke up, ate our breakfast, and left at 6:30 to catch the ferry from Wellington to the South Island. As we approached the mainland, I ran out to the bow of the ship to get a better view of the archipelago

The Silver Fern is an important symbol in Māori culture. Because of its unique silver underside, it was used as a marker by early hunters to find their way back through the thick tropical forests.

Zealandia is a wildlife sanctuary in Wellington for many native New Zealand birds, including the Kaka, the endangered Saddleback, and over one hundred Kiwi. Unfortunately, Kiwi's are nocturnal, so we didn't

We stopped by Huka Falls on our way to Wellington. The bus ride was over seven hours from Rotorua, so I'm glad we were able to enjoy ourselves along the way. The Huka Falls is a spectacular sight, and

"I think I'm quite ready for another adventure" Visiting Hobbiton has always been a dream of mine... and I can finally cross it off my bucket list. Click on the image to view full screen Click

During our time at Auckland we drove over to Goat Island to spend some time at the marine reserve there. We learned a lot about pollution from plastics and the importance of preserving the ecosystems in

My group got to spend the first three days of this program in Auckland. Auckland is home to 1.5 million Kiwis (New Zealanders). It's a beautiful city, and I had a blast exploring it and swimming in its

Hey guys! Just wanted to give you all an update on what I'll be up to for the next four months. Today I leave to New Zealand with a group of twenty St. Olaf students. We will spend one month in New Zealand,

I've posted this image before, but I found out that I had missed the deadline for the @jamtaylor Steemit Photo Challenge, so here is my re-submission. Click on the image to view full screen

Here is a similar shot I took earlier that day with my Nikon using my new ND filter. I really like how the filter allowed me to capture a smooth reflection of the bridge. Click on the image to view full

This is one of the last iron bridges built in America. PS: The temperature was -12°F, so I barely lasted an hour out there. Afterwards I treated myself to a very large cup of hot chocolate. :) Click on

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These guys really don't like to sit still... Click on the image to view full screen

This is a panorama I took with the DJI Mavic with it's recent panorama software update. I'm really enjoying these new perspectives and photo opportunities. Click on the image to view full screen

This is the first wildlife image that I was really proud of. I took it back in 2012 with my old Olympus. I've lost the original file since then, so the quality isn't superb, but it's still one of my favorites.