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The Optical Artisan
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New Zealand based astrophotographer capturing the breathtaking beauty of the night sky. Specializing in nightscapes, I strive to share the awe-inspiring wonders of the cosmos through my images.

©️ All photos are my own ©️ *except for reposts.
On the rugged shores of the Tasman Sea, where Nine Mile Bluff meets the horizon, an incredible sight unfolded. As twilight set in, a multi-colored aurora danced across the sky, reflecting off the waters below, creating a magical moment shared between earth and sky.
June 2, 2025 at 3:54 AM
A mesmerizing dance of light and shadow unfolds across the turbulent Tasman Sea, as a ferocious storm unleashes its electrifying fury. Each bolt of lightning pierces the inky blackness, illuminating the churning waves below in a fleeting, ethereal glow.

#newzealand #lightning #wildwestcoast
January 6, 2025 at 4:53 AM
As the sun dips below the horizon, seagulls dance above the rugged rocky outcrops, painting the sky with their graceful silhouettes.

#tasmansea #sunset #sunsetlovers #seagull #wildwestcoastnz #thegreatcoastroad #newzealand
December 27, 2024 at 8:11 PM
A timeless dance of light and shadow, where the sun's rays pierce through the clouds, casting a luminous embrace on the rugged rocks and majestic cliffs.

#greatcoastroad #tasmansea #newzealand
December 15, 2024 at 9:33 AM
December 13, 2024 at 2:45 AM
Let the ethereal aurora australis reflect in the tranquil Lake Brunner, creating a stunning monochromatic masterpiece in the night sky.

#newzealand #monochromeaurora
December 11, 2024 at 2:17 AM
As the night falls, the long jetty becomes a gateway to a dreamscape where the stars mirror their shimmering beauty on the calm lake below.

#Auroraglow
December 5, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Step into a world of wonder and awe as the celestial shades of green and purple aurora cast a spellbinding glow over the calm waters of Kumara Reservoir 🇳🇿

#AuroraGlow #MagicalNight #LakeReflections
November 28, 2024 at 4:26 AM
Let the night sky's celestial display above the tranquil waters of Lake Brunner mesmerize you, as stars twinkle like diamonds in the vast universe.

#milkyway #nightscape
November 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Witnessing the stunning interplay of pink hues in the early morning sky as the Aurora dances over the calm waters of the Tasman Sea.

#earlymorning #auroraaustralis #westcoast #nz
November 25, 2024 at 4:56 AM
Find solace in the harmonious blend of nature's elements: The peaceful Tasman Sea illuminates with bioluminescence on a rainy autumn night.

#bioluminescence
November 24, 2024 at 11:02 AM
As the moon kisses the horizon, the shimmering waves dance with joy as the Aurora creates a breathtaking canvas of colour.
November 24, 2024 at 2:51 AM