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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
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A crisp and clear winters night in the Canterbury High Country, New Zealand.
Roll on winter ❄️✨

#milkyway #newzealand
March 21, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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Looking back / 30-7-24 / 23:20 / Southland Coastline - NZ
February 3, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Tha famous "Formally The Blackball Hilton" on the night of May 11th 2024.

With peak Solar Wind Speed of 1000km/s and Bz of -50nT. It might be awhile before we see them kind of figures again!

This image was still taken while it was light outside. This kind of photo shouldn't be possible in NZ.
March 18, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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Hi Blue Sky!
Here’s some astro from my little corner of New Zealand ✨🥝

#astro #photography #newzealand
December 9, 2024 at 4:14 AM
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Take us back to the wonderful time of the dancing aurora. I cannot wait for the next big geomagnetic activity.

#nz #aurora #Canterbury #auroraaustralis #spaceweather
March 11, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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The Buller River, Murchison New Zealand. Capture taken from the Big Eddie, River side camp ground. We spend most of our summers here camping and floating down the white water in all sorts of crafts..

#NewZealand #NZ #Bullerriver #sunset #river #relections #water #Nature #clouds
February 12, 2025 at 8:15 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
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