EGL Photography NZ

EGL Photography NZ Photographer based in Queenstown, NZ I purchased my first DSLR back in 2016 and took it everywhere, to capture everything to make up for lost time.

I’ve always been fascinated with trying to capture that perfect moment or scene with a camera, but most of my life it was with someone else’s camera. I lived in Colorado USA at the time, so most of my images were filled with beautiful mountains and landscapes and soon after I started to get into very basic astrophotography. Unfortunately though, life quickly started to get in the way of photograph

y and eventually my camera laid idle collecting dust for several years, spanning an international move to New Zealand. However, after moving to Queenstown in 2022, the opportunities and time for me to dust off the camera and get back to what I enjoyed increased. And in February of 2023, I captured my first Aurora with my DSLR and it reignited my passion for astrophotography!!! I’ve since upgraded my kit with a mirrorless camera and higher quality lenses, and I am excited for what I have the ability to capture and share in the future! Thanks for stopping by :)

🍄 Coral Fungi Double Feature! 🍄Captured on the Mt Crichton Loop Track with the Canon R6II + Sigma Art 70mm MacroToday’s ...
05/05/2026

🍄 Coral Fungi Double Feature! 🍄

Captured on the Mt Crichton Loop Track with the Canon R6II + Sigma Art 70mm Macro

Today’s stars:

❤️ 1. “The Spicy Noodle That Found Religion”

This red coral fungus looks like it’s halfway between becoming a gourmet ramen topping and starting its own cult in the forest.

🧡 2. “Melted Cheddar in Witness Protection”

This yellow‑orange coral fungus is clearly trying to blend in… badly.

Honestly, coral fungi are just the forest’s way of reminding us that mushrooms can be weird, loud, and fabulous.

Hope you enjoy!

"Father, is that you?"Cortinarius canarius on the Mt Crichton Loop Trail, New ZealandExcited Fungi season is back!Canon ...
05/05/2026

"Father, is that you?"

Cortinarius canarius on the Mt Crichton Loop Trail, New Zealand

Excited Fungi season is back!

Canon R62
Sigma Art Macro 70mm

“DoubleTrees by Bannockburn” Because when the water is this calm, even the trees can’t resist checking themselves out. 🤣...
30/04/2026

“DoubleTrees by Bannockburn”

Because when the water is this calm, even the trees can’t resist checking themselves out. 🤣📸

Canon RP
Sigma Art 85mm

🍄🪲 Macro Season Is BACK! 🪲🍄I’ve been out crawling around the forest like a confused wildlife documentary host, and it pa...
23/04/2026

🍄🪲 Macro Season Is BACK! 🪲🍄

I’ve been out crawling around the forest like a confused wildlife documentary host, and it paid off — four new macro shots to kick off the season.

Two mushrooms doing their best impression of tiny forest umbrellas…
…and two Harlequin Ladybirds — one adult, one larva.

Fun facts while you’re here:

Harlequin Ladybird larvae look like they were designed by someone who only had five minutes to finish a Pokémon.

The adults are the ones with the glossy black shell and bright orange/red spots — adorable, until you’re an aphid.

Mushrooms, meanwhile, continue to be the introverts of the forest: quiet, mysterious, and popping up only when conditions are just right.

I’m absolutely buzzing that macro season has arrived — the world gets weird and wonderful when you get close enough.

🌌 AND… big astrophotography projects are in the works.

So if you enjoy tiny things and impossibly huge things, stay tuned. More images coming soon, from the forest floor to the far reaches of the universe.

A lot of clouds to deal with, but I was able to get a few decent images of the lunar eclipse last night. Here is a timel...
04/03/2026

A lot of clouds to deal with, but I was able to get a few decent images of the lunar eclipse last night.

Here is a timeline from about 2315-0130.

asi2600mc duo
Sigma 150-600mm (600)
AM3
AsiAir

Moke Lake DucksHere are two "action" shots I recently captured of ducks out at Moke Lake (NZ). Hope you enjoy. 🙂 Canon R...
16/02/2026

Moke Lake Ducks

Here are two "action" shots I recently captured of ducks out at Moke Lake (NZ).

Hope you enjoy. 🙂

Canon R6M2
Sigma 150-600 (600mm)
1/500th sec
f / 7.1

Sharing a pair of close-up shots of Lamb’s Ear—a plant that always feels like a tiny piece of magic in the garden.Lamb’s...
28/01/2026

Sharing a pair of close-up shots of Lamb’s Ear—a plant that always feels like a tiny piece of magic in the garden.

Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina) is known for its velvety, silvery leaves that look (and feel) like the ears of a lamb. That soft texture comes from a dense layer of fine hairs, which helps the plant reflect sunlight, conserve moisture, and protect itself from heat. It’s a clever bit of natural engineering.

Originally native to the Middle East, Lamb’s Ear thrives in sunny, dry spots and well‑drained soil. You’ll often find it in cottage gardens, pollinator patches, and anywhere someone wants a touch of soft, silvery contrast.

📸 Canon R6M2 + Sigma Art 70mm Macro

The Witch Head Nebula - 18.65 hoursThis is my first project with RGB and an L-Extreme filter, and it was quite the learn...
22/01/2026

The Witch Head Nebula - 18.65 hours

This is my first project with RGB and an L-Extreme filter, and it was quite the learning curve, but I finally got there in the end.

Biggest lesson learned, RIGEL is a P.I.T.A.! Hahaha

asi2600mc Duo
SpaceCat51 WIFD
asiAir
AM3

2 panel Mosaic
18.65 hours total integration
91 L-Extreme @ 300s, Gain 100 = 7.5 hours
188 RGB @ 180s, Gain 0 = 9.4 hours
200 RGB @ 30s, Gain 0 = 1.6 hours

🌊⚡ After weeks buried in astrophotography projects (big reveals coming soon 👀), I finally stole a moment to chase daylig...
16/12/2025

🌊⚡ After weeks buried in astrophotography projects (big reveals coming soon 👀), I finally stole a moment to chase daylight. Snuck out to the Roaring Meg power station last week—spring sun blazing, turbines roaring, Kawarau River alive.

Did you know? The Roaring Meg hydro scheme has been powering Central Otago since 1936, built at a cost of just $40k? It’s made up of two stations fed by the Roaring Meg Dam, with the lower station pushing out a mighty 3,000 kW of energy and the upper station adding another 1,263 kW. Together they generate around 30 gigawatt-hours of electricity every year—all from the rush of water through this gorge.

Hope you enjoy! :)

Canon R6M2
Sigma 150-600 (150mm)

12 Nov 2025 - 22:27:01 - Coronet Peak, NZBeen super busy, so just now getting around to sharing pictures from this night...
29/11/2025

12 Nov 2025 - 22:27:01 - Coronet Peak, NZ

Been super busy, so just now getting around to sharing pictures from this night. What a great display it was!!

Canon R6M2
Sigma Art 14mm f/2
ISO 1600
6 sec

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