My Gentoo Penguin photo "Pygoscelis papua" was awarded a Judges Choice Ribbon in the Nature section of the 2026 Mawhera National Salon of Photography, an annual photography competition organised by the Greymouth Photography Club. "Pygoscelis papua" shows a young Gentoo Penguin splashing in the icy waters of Antarctica. To View More >>

Cherry blossoms are one of the great signs of Spring. The delicate pale pink flowers only last a few short weeks, but they're so beautiful to look at and photograph. And once the petals start to fall, they look a bit like snow on the ground, which in turn leads to more photographic opportunities. Spring is a wonderful time to be amongst nature. To View More >>