Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata)

Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata)

As the name implies the Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) is endemic to Japan and exists nowhere else on earth. Just like most oft he other macaque species,…


Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata)

Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata)

As the name implies the Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) is endemic to Japan and exists nowhere else on earth. Just like most oft he other macaque species,…


Swan Lagoon, Ohao, New Zealand

Swan Lagoon, Ohao

There were no swans on this lake during this brief and wonderful time of sunset, but several ducks. Elevation: 590 meters


Purakaunui Falls, New Zealand

Purakaunui Falls, Otago

On the way to the Purakunai Falls you'll find this mini-version of the main attraction about half-way between the main road and the falls. In North America and…


Purakaunui Falls, New Zealand

Purakaunui Falls, Otago

A beautiful waterfall I had almost to myself. As I visited in the autumn there were very few visitors around and that made the place that much more amazing.……


The Wanaka Tree, Lake Wanaka, New Zealand

The Wanaka Tree, Lake Wanaka

Perhaps the most famous tree in the world, in an ever changing environment. This time it was extremely windy and cold, and not at all pleasant, but visually…


The Wanaka Tree, Lake Wanaka, New Zealand

The Wanaka Tree, Lake Wanaka

Perhaps the most famous tree in the world, in an ever changing environment. This time it was extremely windy and cold, and not at all pleasant, but visually…


Lady Knox Geyser, New Zealand

Lady Knox Geyser, Rotorua, Rotorua

Even though I visited here in autumn, this site was exceptionally popular and crowded, and not pleasurable at all, except for the geyser. Left to its own…


Owharoa Falls, New Zealand

Owharoa Falls, Waikino

This is a hidden gem that's easily missed and not visited by many compared to other waterfalls in New Zealand. The river turns 90 degrees here, and has a short…


Whangarei Falls, New Zealand

Whangarei Falls, Northland

For a brief few seconds these two kids chose to stand in front of the waterfall, providing an excellent scale of this magnificent place.