HAMILTON GARDENS NZ – 2014 INTERNATIONAL GARDEN OF THE YEAR

Indian Char Bagh Garden

The celebrated Hamilton Gardens in Hamilton New Zealand have been internationally recognised and named International Garden of the Year at the 2014 Garden Tourism Awards in Metz, France.  Read more at www.hamiltongardens.co.nz/

Te Parapara Garden

Japanese Garden of Contemplation

The site, which was originally a rubbish dump and sand quarry, has been transformed into a series of magnificent themed gardens over the last four decades and have become an outstanding tourist attraction for Hamilton. 

Chinese Scholars Garden

Gallery 21 photographers have long recognised the great asset Hamilton Gardens have become and have enjoyed capturing their beauty over many years. We are happy to share some of these images with you.

Italian Renaissance Garden

  

 

THE MAGNIFICENT WILD CATLINS, NEW ZEALAND

Nugget Point Lighthouse - Catlins

A recent visit to The Catlins region in the south east of the South Island of New Zealand was an unforgettable experience. It offered the perfect combination of rare wildlife, stunning scenery and wild unspoilt landscapes – a real treat for photographers.

Yellow eyed penguin

Two of the many highlights was being able to get up close and personal with rare Hooker Sea Lions and Yellow Eyed Penguins.    Even more special was being able to view and photograph these magnificent creatures in their natural wild environments.

Hooker Sea Lion

   
Using a telephoto lens is the only way to take this type of photograph. There were plenty of warnings not to get too close for personal safety and for protection of the wildlife. The telephoto made it easy to capture some memorable images at a safe distance.