Planning a trip to New Zealand? Capture these beautiful landscapes while there

From magnificent mountain peaks to wild coastal beaches and vibrant urban centers New Zealand is a photographers dream in every way Yearround majestic vistas and evergreen forests present numerous possibilities for capturing stunning imagery The diversity of the landscapes that can be captured here is unlike anywhere else on earth the photo opportunities are endlessIn summer take advantage of the long days and warm golden light As summer turns to autumn the crowds disappear leaving open countryside with clear crisp blue skies Snowcapped mountains misty landscapes and flowing waterfalls are the hallmarks of winter In spring the return of warmer weather brings a stunning display of wildflowers mixed with frolicking wildlife Here are some great tips for photography in New Zealand through their majestic seasonsCapture the warmth of the pleasant summer breeze during spring September NovemberSpring is one of the perfect seasons to click images that carry a pleasant summer breeze Spring in New Zealand is a great time for photography and there are a number of different interesting subjects to point your camera at Photos of New Zealand in spring will often feature the lupin a beautiful bluepurple flower abundant in many of the national parks New Zealand has around 200 species of fern the fern koru is often photographed this is the tightly rolled spiral shape of new fronds or leaves Another popular subject amongst photographers visiting in spring is the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights The phenomenon is visible quite often in winter and spring and with the temperatures rising spring is a more pleasant time to stand outdoors with your camera late at nightPhotograph sunshine and playful wildlife during summer December FebruarySummer in New Zealand sees the Fiordland crested penguin returning to Milford Sound on the South Islands lower West Coast New Zealand fur seals and several species of dolphin can also be spotted there at this time of year so it is recommended to grab your camera and test out your eye for a wildlife snap in Fiordland National Park The great thing about photography in a setting as beautiful as Milford Sound is that if the wildlife arent playing ball or you cant get close enough the sheer cliffs of granite plunging into the dark depths of the sound make for some incredible and equally rewarding captures In picturesque Queenstown keep an eye out for the warm light of the long days in the Wakatipu Basin sunsets there are often amongst the most impressive on the planet For those who like their subjects a little more adventurous why not go find the rope swing at Lake Hayes or Little Thailand on Lake Wakatipu and snap people throwing themselves bravely into the refreshing waters of the lakes around the Queenstown areaFrame the auburn leaves captured during Autumn MarchMayAutumn in New Zealand is a beautiful time of year to capture some beautiful tones of red and yellow The deciduous trees turn from green to red orange and yellow and the ground is blanketed in different shades of autumn leaves The small gold mining settlement of Arrowtown in the Wakatipu Basin near Queenstown is arguably the best spot in the country to capture the changes in the autumn season Beautiful traditional wooden storefronts characterize the main street of Arrowtown alongside the majestic poplars shedding their spring and summer leaves as the temperatures fallCapture the snow paradise during winter June AugustCrisp clear blue skies snowcapped hills as far as the eye can see and icy blue lakes describe winters in New Zealand New Zealands North Island is characterized by its geothermal activity and its famous volcanoes include Mt Taranaki Mt Ruapehu Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Tongariro They are mighty impressive in the winter and when blanketed with fresh snowfall there are few mountains in the world that look more impressive A visit to the Chateau Tongariro in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Tongariro National Park gives an opportunity to photograph the unique architecture of the Chateau with the backdrop of snowcovered volcanoes and we dont think theres anything quite like it anywhere else on EarthWith the borders being opened to all its time to visit New Zealand and discover the photographer in youAlso Read Airbnb introduces new antiparty tools to identify highrisk reservationsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever