Our Hiking New Zealand and Active Earth Adventures photo competition is now in its fourth successful year. Like always, the banter was hot around the office at the end of each month when it came to selecting the monthly winners. We all like to have our say over a cup of tea and it generally led to stories of “when I was there…”
Often the winners stood out, however, there were times when we disagreed on who should win and the decision making ended in an arm wrestle. We really do enjoy pouring over all the images entered and love sensing how special adventure travel is for all of you too. The fact that the professionals didn’t pick one of the monthly winners suggests we don’t give up our day job anytime soon!
Once again, our very talented professional judges Rob Brown Photography and Jeannine Tuffin Photography jumped on board to choose the overall winner. The winner receives NZ$1000 towards their next trip booked with Hiking New Zealand or Active Earth Adventures.
The monthly and overall winners are below – congratulations to all the accomplished photographers out there!
Overall Winner:
( 1 ) Henrik Simonsen - Fiordland - Ultimate New Zealand
"This photo of Fiordland is our absolute winner photo! The mood has been captured very well by the contrast of the dark greens and mountain on one hand and the clouds and waterfalls on the other hand. The road winding itself through the photos shows where the next adventure, my adventure, may lead (us)." Jeannine Tuffin and Rob Brown
( 2nd Overall ) Samantha Gibbons - Mt Cook Heli Hike - Ultimate South
"The combination of light and cold colours and the composition is very appealing. The people walking towards the light (sun) has been very well caught / captured." Jeannine Tuffin and Rob Brown
( 3rd Overall ) L Wilson - Kayak Abel Tasman - Abel Tasman 5 Day Hike and Kayak
"The atmosphere has been perfectly captured. The very balanced composition of all elements in this photo, especially the kayaks pointing to the open sea, let us imagine what an adventure will lay ahead of us today." Jeannine Tuffin and Rob Brown
Monthly winners :
November 2017 - Anna Fetterplace - Lake Waikaremoana
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December 2017 - Anna Berglund - Ballroom Hike
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January 2018 - David Josephy - Falcon
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February 2018 - Margaret Fell - Milford Sound
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March 2018 - Ken Grossman - Ballroom Hike
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April 2018 - Laurent Itin - Sealy Tarns
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Congratulations to all our winners and thank you everyone for your participation !
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