Triips
A photography blog sharing inspiring trips and practical tips
Welcome to Triips, a photography blog that blends the excitement of travel with the art and science of creating stunning visuals. Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned photographer, this blog is here to inspire your creativity and sharpen your skills. Alongside destination stories, you’ll find comprehensive tutorials on everything from mastering your camera settings to advanced editing workflows that bring your images to life.
New Zealand Winterscapes 2022
A visual story about a photography trip to New Zealand’s South Island in the winter of 2022 featuring Fiordland and the Southern Alps.
Walking the Milford Track
A visual story about walking the Milford Track in December 2021 in the Fiordland National Park, featuring rainforest, rivers, mountains, and the MacKinnon Pass.
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.
Southern Scenic Route: Part 3 - Fiordland
This is part 3 of a visual story about a 20-day journey following the Southern Scenic Route from Dunedin to Queenstown in early December 2020. This third part covers our trip through Fiordland, including Lake Hauroko, Manapouri, Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound, to Queenstown.
Southern Scenic Route: Part 2 - The Catlins
This is part 2 of a visual story about a 20-day journey following the Southern Scenic Route from Dunedin to Queenstown in early December 2020. This second part covers the trip through the Catlins from Kaka Point to Waipapa Point.
Southern Scenic Route: Part 1 - Dunedin
This is part 1 of a visual story about our 20-day journey following the Southern Scenic Route from Dunedin to Queenstown in early December 2020. This first part covers the routed from Christchurch along coastal Otago to Dunedin.
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.