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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.

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Thank you, Aurora photography never gets old 📷😍

02.06.2025 11:17 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Absolutely, New Zealand and Australia had a spectacular show. The weather was challenging in my location but at least there was a window of opportunity to take some photos 📷

02.06.2025 06:36 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
On the rugged shores of the Tasman Sea, where the 10 Mile Bluff meets the endless horizon, an extraordinary sight unfolded. As twilight embraced the land, a multi-colored aurora danced across the sky, painting the heavens in vibrant hues of green, purple, and pink. The shimmering lights reflected off the waters below, creating a mirror image of the celestial spectacle. Standing there, feeling the cool breeze and the gentle sound of the waves, it was as if nature itself was weaving a tapestry of magic and wonder, a moment frozen in time, shared between the earth and the sky.

On the rugged shores of the Tasman Sea, where the 10 Mile Bluff meets the endless horizon, an extraordinary sight unfolded. As twilight embraced the land, a multi-colored aurora danced across the sky, painting the heavens in vibrant hues of green, purple, and pink. The shimmering lights reflected off the waters below, creating a mirror image of the celestial spectacle. Standing there, feeling the cool breeze and the gentle sound of the waves, it was as if nature itself was weaving a tapestry of magic and wonder, a moment frozen in time, shared between the earth and the sky.

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.

02.06.2025 03:53 — 👍 257    🔁 30    💬 4    📌 1
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A crisp and clear winters night in the Canterbury High Country, New Zealand.
Roll on winter ❄️✨

#milkyway #newzealand

21.03.2025 01:45 — 👍 109    🔁 8    💬 3    📌 0
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Looking back / 30-7-24 / 23:20 / Southland Coastline - NZ

03.02.2025 17:41 — 👍 135    🔁 5    💬 4    📌 0
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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.

18.03.2025 02:37 — 👍 44    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Hi Blue Sky!
Here’s some astro from my little corner of New Zealand ✨🥝

#astro #photography #newzealand

09.12.2024 04:14 — 👍 685    🔁 63    💬 37    📌 4

Spectacular shot 📷😍

11.03.2025 05:44 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Welcome to Bluesky, can't wait to see all your epic photos on here 📷🤩

11.03.2025 04:10 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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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

11.03.2025 02:32 — 👍 75    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
The Mighty Buller River. Murchison New Zealand

The Mighty Buller River. Murchison New Zealand

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

12.02.2025 08:15 — 👍 175    🔁 8    💬 2    📌 0

Absolutely Spectacular 😍📸

08.02.2025 06:43 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Epic shot 😍📸

31.01.2025 21:10 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Thunderstorm over the Tasman sea late at night on the Wild Westcoast of New Zealand

Thunderstorm over the Tasman sea late at night on the Wild Westcoast of New Zealand

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

06.01.2025 04:53 — 👍 633    🔁 51    💬 8    📌 1
As the sun dips below the horizon, seagulls dance above the rugged rocky outcrops, painting the sky with their graceful silhouettes.

As the sun dips below the horizon, seagulls dance above the rugged rocky outcrops, painting the sky with their graceful silhouettes.

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

27.12.2024 20:11 — 👍 519    🔁 33    💬 10    📌 0

Spectacular 📸😍

23.12.2024 06:06 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Absolutely, it's also inspired by Ansel Adams and his work, he's one of the worlds greatest photographers 📸🤍🖤🇺🇸 (in my opinion)

21.12.2024 20:41 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you 😊🙏

16.12.2024 22:52 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you 😊🙏

16.12.2024 21:10 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Beautiful 🖤🩶🤍

15.12.2024 18:02 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Beautiful 🤍🩶🖤

15.12.2024 18:01 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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.

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.

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

15.12.2024 09:33 — 👍 875    🔁 50    💬 17    📌 2

Thank you 😊🙏

15.12.2024 06:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Mother nature is certainly spectacular 🙏

15.12.2024 06:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you 😊🙏

15.12.2024 06:26 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you 🙏😊

15.12.2024 06:25 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you, it was a night I will never forget

15.12.2024 06:25 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you my friend, your images are spectacular as well 😍📸

14.12.2024 20:26 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Spectacular capture 😍📸

14.12.2024 19:25 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

🔎 Sigma 18 to 35 mm f1.8 Art

14.12.2024 07:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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