Craig Potton rose to prominence as a photographer in the late 1980s, with a distinct and original view of the landscape of Aotearoa/New Zealand. He was a photographer with little interest in a sentimentalised or romantic view of the land, but rather pursued a less compromising and more muscular vision that sought to convey this country's remarkable landscape in a real light. In the decades since Craig Potton has become one of New Zealand's most distinguished landscape photographers, famous for his moody, often dramatic images that signal a deeply-felt connection with the wild parts of New Zealand. This book collects together many of his most celebrated images in one place, a body of work that clearly shows why his reputation is so strong. The images range from his celebrated aerial photography, especially that of the Southern Alps and Fiordland, and of the volcanoes of the Central North Island, his beautifully composed and complex forest interiors, his gentle seascapes, and also those from the rural parts of New Zealand"--Publisher's description.
Craig Potton's photographic testimony to New Zealand's landscapes and culture. The book's 245 colour photographs, region by region essays and extended captions capture the spirit of New Zealand.
A spectacular collection of aerial photography from Craig Potton. Now in its fourth edition, Above New Zealand has images from both wild and settled parts of the country. Accompanied by detailed captions and region by region essays.
A widely acclaimed production, with photographs by Craig Potton and essays by Andy Dennis, this book focuses on the South Island's West Coast, much of which now makes up the Paparoa National Park. Shortlisted for the 1989 Goodman Fielder Wattie Book Awards, it was described by The Listener as showing 'an intuitive, almost psychic empathy with the New Zealand landscape'.
Craig Potton is the best known of New Zealand's landscape photographers. This case-bound journal includes a collection of 24 of his favourite images, capturing the diverse and dramatic beauty of the New Zealand wilderness. New Zealand Wilderness makes a lovely gift and complements the existing range of journals, books and calendars available that feature Craig's work.
Using many previously unpublished photographs, this book provides an overview of some much loved parts of New Zealand, including: Cape Reinga; Auckland City; Rotorua and the Central North Island; Wellington City; Abel Tasman National Park; the West Coast and Fiordland.
A guide to New Zealand's national parks. Accompanying Craig Potton's photographs are informative essays by Annie Wheeler, which provide introductions to each park, maps and useful information.
The region around Queenstown and Milford Sound, much of which is included in Te Wahipounamu, the South-West New Zealand World Heritage Area, boasts many of New Zealand's most famous scenic icons. This book of photographs captures the essence of this dramatic area.
New Zealand's North and South Islands are remarkable for the diversity of their landscapes and culture. The essence of the South lies in its wild and unspoiled mountains, glaciers, forests, rivers, lakes and fiords. The North, a place more modified by human hands, still surprises with the beauty of its kauri forests, steaming vents and volcanoes, and the strength of its Maori cultural traditions. around (and over) the islands and combined them into this booklet, capturing the essence of New Zealand's natural and cultural landscape.
Classic Walks of New Zealand is a best-selling tribute to nine of New Zealand's finest walking tracks. This revised and updated edition now includes superb Bird's Eye maps that show each route in three dimensions. Featured are Stewart Island's North-West Circuit, Kepler Track, Milford Track, Routeburn Track, Heaphy Track, Abel Tasman Coast Track, Mt Taranaki Circuit, Mt Tongariro and Mt Ruapehu Circuit, and Lake Waikaremoana Track. Classic Walks will serve both as an inspiring introduction to walking these tracks and a high-quality memento of great experiences.
The greater Canterbury region is much loved by overseas visitors and New Zealanders alike. Its urban heart is the vibrant city of Christchurch, which belies its southern presence with strongly English architecture and parks. This book of photographs captures the beauty of the area.
A Montana Book Award finalist, this title contains over 100 full-colour photographs of the outstanding scenery of the Nepal area, as well as thought provoking photographs of the Nepalese people and their way of life.
The West Coast of the South Island is home to many of the finest examples in New Zealand of untouched ecosystems that run uninterrupted from the crest of the Southern Alps down to the wild Tasman Sea. The photography in this book covers all of these remarkable features of the West Coast.
The plateau in the centre of the North Island around Rotorua, Taupo and Tongariro National Park is a region defined by volcanic explosion and geothermal activity. The photographs in this book range through the entire region.
This collection of Craig Potton's iconic images includes many new photos taken during the making of his TVNZ documentaries 'Wild Coasts' and 'Rivers'. An essential collection of scenic New Zealand photography in a handy pocket edition.
Landscape photographer Craig Potton has selected 144 images from journeys around (and over) both North and South Islands of New Zealand, capturing the essence of New Zealand's natural and cultural landscape.
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