Follow travel- and nature photographer Michel Hammann on his trails around the globe
New-Zealand
New Zealand, almost the same in size as England, is one of the most isolated and least populated countries in the world. It is a country of contrasts. Between the subtropical north and the more temperate south, the wet west and the drier east, the volcanoes and geothermal areas of the North Island and the fjord coasts and glaciers on the South Island.
Geological forces have created a spectacular landscape dominated by mountains, lakes and rivers. All this, in combination with the Maori- and the Great Ocean Islands culture and the wildlife, makes New Zealand a paradise for nature- and travel photographers.
In this gallery our most favorite shots made on our 2019 and 2020 journeys to New- Zealand.
New Zealand nature is a big inspiration for me. The light and the unique landscape is so phenomenal it gives one endless opportunities. Location: Lake Tekapo, South Island.
In the gallery a selection of my most favorite shots made on our journeys to New-Zealand
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Wildlife
The rocky coasts and sandy beaches along the South Island's south and east coast provide many habitats for marine mammals and birds.