Peak Light
A photography blog sharing inspiring trips and practical tips
This photography blog blends the excitement of travel with the art and science of creating stunning visuals.
Whether you're a curious beginner, a seasoned photographer, or simply someone who admires the beauty of visual creativity, this blog has something for you.
Alongside destination stories, you’ll find comprehensive tutorials on everything from mastering your camera settings to advanced editing workflows to sharpen your skills, enabling you to reach your peak.
Fuel your creativity, learn new skills, and see the world through a fresh lens!
Jos wins in the Landscape Awards 2023!
An announcement of the awards won by Jos in the Australian Landscape Awards 2023. Jos received a Top 10 Award for his photo of Te Mata Peak. Jos also received two Top 50 Awards for other photos taken from Te Mata Peak, and a Highly Commended Award for his photo of Mount Taranaki.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Beauty in the midst of disaster
A visual story about landscape photography in Hawke’s Bay during the recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Hawke’s Bay in a Mobile Home (part 1)
A visual story about travelling the Hawke’s Bay region in a mobile home.
Autumn Colour in Hawke’s Bay
A visual story about autumn in the Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand. It includes images of Waimarama Road, Te Mata Peak, Pekapeka Wetlands and Lake Tutiri.
Light on Te Mata Peak
A visual story about Te Mata Peak in the Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand featuring photos taken in 2020.
Herbertville and Cape Turnagain
A visual story about the small beach-side settlement of Herbertville and Cape Turnagain located in the Tararua district on the east coast of New Zealand.
Tama Lakes Walk
An visual story about a hike in September 2020 between two of Tongariro National Park’s active volcanoes, Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe to the Tama Lakes.
Pekapeka Wetlands
A photographic illustration of the Pekapeka Wetlands just south of Hastings.
Geothermal Experience in Wai-O-Tapu, Rotorua
A visit from overseas relatives prompted a trip to the Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland in Rotorua.
Waireinga / Bridal Veil Falls, Waikato
There are many waterfalls called Bridal Veil Falls in New Zealand and the rest of the world. However, the subject of this article is the plunge waterfall located in the Waikato area of New Zealand.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
A visual journal of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing walked by Monique, Eric and I in December 2017.