Daniel Murray
Daniel Murray
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A Brief Photography Guide to Milford Sound / Piopiotahi, Fiordland National Park
When writer Rudyard Kipling visited Milford Sound, New Zealand, in the 1890's he famously declared it the 'eighth wonder of the world'. Today, it's still very easy to understand how he reached that conclusion, for it remains one of the most magnificent natural places on the planet.
I've been fortunate to visit Milford Sound (btw, actually a fiord rather than a sound) multiple times over the years. No visit is ever the same; the ever-changing conditions and light always offer something new. For a landscape photographer, this place is heaven on earth!
I hope you enjoy this little photography guide. If there's something I haven't covered, feel free to ask a question in the comments :-)
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Mt Titiroa: 4 days exploring the most surreal landscape I've ever visited
Просмотров 2 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Just 24 hours after getting back from my adventure to Mt Owen, a perfect weather window down south led me to jump in the car and drive the 8 hours from home to Manapouri. Ahead of me was 4 days of absolutely epic conditions in the Fiordland wilderness. Every time I'd previously been down this way, Mt Titiroa's shining white ridgeline - which from afar can be mistaken for snow but is actually gr...
Mt Owen, New Zealand: 3-day solo hiking adventure through The Lord of the Rings country
Просмотров 6 тыс.7 месяцев назад
After 20 years of dreaming about climbing Mt Owen, I finally made it to the summit at the very start of 2024. It was everything I'd imagined and so much more - what an absolutely stunning place! This vlog chronicles my solo adventure over 3 days. I won’t give anything more away; I hope the imagery and experience convinces you that this needs to be your next hiking trip! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:0...
DJI Osmo Pocket 3: test footage from its first adventure!
Просмотров 4158 месяцев назад
Yesterday I visited Craigieburn Forest Park on my first proper outing with the DJI Osmo Pocket 3. Filming/photography in a forest on a blue sky day is always super challenging ... was great to put it to the test in some harsh lighting conditions. All sequences here were first attempts and no post-processing has been applied. With a bit more practice, and in better light, I'm very much looking f...
8 hours up Mt Oxford and a visit to Ryde Falls
Просмотров 5529 месяцев назад
This loop walk around the Oxford Forest Conservation Area takes in some great sights, including expansive views over the Canterbury Plains and Lees Valley. A side visit to the picturesque Ryde Falls is a must do. There are a number of points of entry; this particular trip starts at the end of Mountain Road, near Coopers Creek. Thanks for watching! #walk #hike #newzealand
11-day landscape photography adventure around the South Island | New Zealand
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.9 месяцев назад
I recently had the privilege of being invited by Josh Cripps (@JoshuaCrippsPhotography) to co-lead an 11-day landscape photography tour around my home, the South Island of New Zealand. This video provides just a little taste of the incredible scenery, amazing conditions, and great times we experienced over those 11 days. All clips captured over the period 27 October - 6 November 2023, principal...
Foggy Peak - a super fun day walk
Просмотров 41610 месяцев назад
Foggy Peak (1741m) is located in Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park, New Zealand, and is most easily accessed from the top of Porters Pass on State Highway 73. It's a leg and lung buster to get up but should only take 90 minutes or so for those with reasonable fitness. Getting down is twice as fast, with lots of fun to be had running down the loose scree. Note that in winter this peak is usuall...
From the archives: Cedar Flat Hut
Просмотров 51811 месяцев назад
Some more ancient DV footage retrieved from the archives, this time from an overnight tramp in July 2004 to Cedar Flat Hut on the West Coast of the South Island. The hut is reached following a 4-5 hour walk up the Toaroha River valley, inland from Hokitika. Ten minutes beyond the hut, in Wren Creek, are several natural hot springs which vary in temperature according to the river flow at the tim...
Peak climb, STORM incoming
Просмотров 69711 месяцев назад
Woolshed Hill is a superb half-day (~4 hours return) walk in Arthur's Pass National Park. A total elevation gain of 850m gives access to some fantastic panoramic views into the Waimakariri and Hawdon Valleys and across to the Southern Alps. The track is well marked to the bush line and after that dwindles to a route, but following the ridgeline is reasonably straightforward. I made this trip ju...
Welcome - Photography, Adventure, & New Zealand!
Просмотров 47811 месяцев назад
Had an absolute blast making this little promo video for my channel, I hope you all enjoy! Btw, how beautiful is New Zealand?!!
Trig M: A stunning and easy day walk near Porters Pass
Просмотров 878Год назад
Trig M is a great little walk located in Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park near Porters Pass. There's some hill climbing involved so reasonable fitness is required, but otherwise the route is straight-forward and should be within the abilities of most people. This video was shot in late winter so there was some snow about, but for most of the year, the area is snow free. #hiking #adventure #ne...
From the archives: A stunning 5-days on the Caples-Routeburn | New Zealand
Просмотров 524Год назад
On this 5-day hike we connected the Routeburn Track to the Caples Track to make an (almost) loop walk. By "almost" I mean the trailheads are 28 km apart (via road), but that's still far closer than the 315 km (via road) separation between the Routeburn Track trailheads. Plus the Caples makes a very worthwhile hike in its own right with some truly stunning scenery. We did this trip during the of...
From the archives: 3-days on the spectacular Hump Ridge Track | New Zealand
Просмотров 709Год назад
From the archives: 3-days on the spectacular Hump Ridge Track | New Zealand
Brrrr ... sub-zero landscape photography
Просмотров 839Год назад
Brrrr ... sub-zero landscape photography
3-Day Hiking Adventure to Brewster Glacier | New Zealand | 4K Cinematic
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
3-Day Hiking Adventure to Brewster Glacier | New Zealand | 4K Cinematic
From the archives: Into the Hills (61 adventures)
Просмотров 404Год назад
From the archives: Into the Hills (61 adventures)
Crow Hut | Arthur's Pass National Park | New Zealand
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Crow Hut | Arthur's Pass National Park | New Zealand
Lake Mavis | Arthur's Pass National Park | New Zealand | 4K Cinematic
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.Год назад
Lake Mavis | Arthur's Pass National Park | New Zealand | 4K Cinematic
From the archives: A wet ol' time on the Milford Track | New Zealand
Просмотров 382Год назад
From the archives: A wet ol' time on the Milford Track | New Zealand
From the archives: The Dusky Track | New Zealand
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.Год назад
From the archives: The Dusky Track | New Zealand
An epic solo traverse of the Southern Alps | Three Passes Route | 4K Cinematic
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.Год назад
An epic solo traverse of the Southern Alps | Three Passes Route | 4K Cinematic
Rakaia | New Zealand | 5-Day Solo Adventure | 4K Cinematic
Просмотров 11 тыс.2 года назад
Rakaia | New Zealand | 5-Day Solo Adventure | 4K Cinematic
Mount Wakefield | Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park | New Zealand
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.2 года назад
Mount Wakefield | Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park | New Zealand
Lake Adelaide | Fiordland National Park | New Zealand | 4K Cinematic
Просмотров 4,2 тыс.2 года назад
Lake Adelaide | Fiordland National Park | New Zealand | 4K Cinematic
A family adventure on the Routeburn Track | New Zealand
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
A family adventure on the Routeburn Track | New Zealand
ASPIRING Part II | 5-day hike into a remote and spectacular corner of NZ
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.3 года назад
ASPIRING Part II | 5-day hike into a remote and spectacular corner of NZ
ASPIRING Part I | 5-day hike into a remote and spectacular corner of NZ
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.3 года назад
ASPIRING Part I | 5-day hike into a remote and spectacular corner of NZ
The waterfalls and towering cliffs of Earnslaw Burn | New Zealand
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 года назад
The waterfalls and towering cliffs of Earnslaw Burn | New Zealand
3 days exploring the magnificent beauty of Nelson Lakes National Park
Просмотров 6 тыс.4 года назад
3 days exploring the magnificent beauty of Nelson Lakes National Park
Family hike on the Paparoa Track | New Zealand
Просмотров 4304 года назад
Family hike on the Paparoa Track | New Zealand

Комментарии

  • @philipwilkie3239
    @philipwilkie3239 4 дня назад

    To save expensive bandwidth on my hotspot I usually watch YT on 360p. But for you I bump it up to 2160p (4k) to do it justice! (Only trap is to remember to drop it down again afterwards.)

  • @cedricsmith8821
    @cedricsmith8821 12 дней назад

    Wow!

  • @shoutatthesky
    @shoutatthesky 17 дней назад

    That ford over the Dart River has been repaired now and is far better.

  • @janspil
    @janspil Месяц назад

    Did the Dusky in march 1988. From Lake Manapouri to Dusky Sound, Dusky Sound to Lake Hauroko, Lake Hauroko back to Lake Manapouri, so doubletracked all the way. Took me 12 days, including a hutday at Dusky-sound for fishing, and a hutday at Lake Roe for climbing Mount Tamatea. Tough hike, but I was in great shape then, and was lucky with the weather. Great to see your vid on youtube, brings back great memories ! Wish I could still do hikes like this, but I'm 73 now, and live in Holland, where we don't have this kind of stuff !

    • @DanielMurrayPhotography
      @DanielMurrayPhotography Месяц назад

      Sounds like an epic few days! I must get back down there and do it again.

  • @RickB50SS
    @RickB50SS Месяц назад

    Visited in 1989 90 via the Fyfe river. Camped among the marble on top, back the steep route. Fab but lethal in low viz. Fab video tx

  • @edbro1758
    @edbro1758 2 месяца назад

    As @smilesandlaughsalot said, absolutely superb. Tight editing and frozen ankles and feet win the day and evening photographs. Thanks to you I can enjoy our Aotearoa beauty from the warmth of my living room 😊💯🤙😍

    • @DanielMurrayPhotography
      @DanielMurrayPhotography 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching! Currently editing together an extended version with voiceover etc, hopefully release in the next few weeks.

  • @sapnadabade4362
    @sapnadabade4362 2 месяца назад

    JUST WOW :)

  • @jamiecole2096
    @jamiecole2096 2 месяца назад

    I’ve been to Lake Angelus many times. Loved your video.

  • @XavierFerretty
    @XavierFerretty 3 месяца назад

    Do you have any tips for getting started on photography! I love your videos!

  • @kena3414
    @kena3414 3 месяца назад

    Lyell Lake - OMG!

  • @Wolfstone999
    @Wolfstone999 3 месяца назад

    Winter is way better than autumn in general

  • @QuiltedZero12
    @QuiltedZero12 3 месяца назад

    Hi, did you have any hassles camping there? Are we allowed to pitch a tent in that area or?.... do we just hope not to be moved on?. Would love to take my teenagers but would hate to plan a hike and end up in trouble lol

    • @DanielMurrayPhotography
      @DanielMurrayPhotography 3 месяца назад

      There are no restrictions on camping around there, although given how popular it now is, maybe that day is coming! There are a number of places to pitch a tent but good sites soon get in short supply when it's busy.

    • @QuiltedZero12
      @QuiltedZero12 3 месяца назад

      @DanielMurrayPhotography thank you so much for the reply, can't wait to get down there now. Great video , Thanks for the inspiration 🙏 😊

  • @shushuters
    @shushuters 4 месяца назад

    Hello! Your video remind meI was lived and hiked here, the trail name "Dusky track", because at that moment I was a beginner, so I couldn't finished it. But after the fail experience, I start to hike a lots when I leave NZ and back to my country. Your video really beautiful, remind me the most beautiful memory in NZ. May I ask which track you did in this video? It is so beautiful.... I'm thinking go back Milford national park and hike again this year, so I need more information and research more homework, thanks a lot. Greeting from Pei Han.

    • @DanielMurrayPhotography
      @DanielMurrayPhotography 4 месяца назад

      Thanks for the kind words. Not sure what else I can tell you that's not already in the video - check out the map at 1:46 for some key info about the location.

  • @GirlVersusWild
    @GirlVersusWild 4 месяца назад

    Ethereal!

  • @oliviamefi1187
    @oliviamefi1187 4 месяца назад

    This is spectacular thank you for sharing🔥

  • @tenleywallace-walkingteara1303
    @tenleywallace-walkingteara1303 4 месяца назад

    Gorgeous! I’ve been there in person but was saying “Wow!” throughout the video. Thanks for sharing!

  • @smilesandlaughsalot
    @smilesandlaughsalot 4 месяца назад

    Epic, Daniel. EPIC! And you've captured it so beautifully also. Very well done! Was that Aoraki I could see in the distance in some shots??

    • @DanielMurrayPhotography
      @DanielMurrayPhotography 4 месяца назад

      Thanks Jono! Not 100% sure which mountain you might be referring to, but Mt Tutoko is prominent in some of the shots looking northwards.

  • @Rpp92898
    @Rpp92898 4 месяца назад

    Stunning mate!

  • @Webbcorp
    @Webbcorp 4 месяца назад

    I wanna Party with Daniel! You really get to the very special bits out there. Inspirational. We did Owen and Brewster after seeing your videos. Please don't stop.

    • @DanielMurrayPhotography
      @DanielMurrayPhotography 4 месяца назад

      Cheers, nice to hear when people are inspired enough by the vids to get out and do it themselves ... thanks for following along!

  • @Scasmussenify
    @Scasmussenify 4 месяца назад

    Love that place. Both times I been there the weather was "too nice" lol. Definitely need to see it with the rain someday.

    • @DanielMurrayPhotography
      @DanielMurrayPhotography 4 месяца назад

      Yip definitely head back with a bad weather forecast, it's something else altogether when it rains!

  • @OwlzzZRelaxation
    @OwlzzZRelaxation 4 месяца назад

    One extra tip as someone who has been to Milford Sound on a few tours: you need to either drive yourself or spend the night at the port so you can be there to see the sunset. The tours take you in and out as quickly as possible because so much of the "day trip" is the long drive to get there. So despite living in that area for years, I never got to see sunset in Milford Sound! I also didn't have a youtube channel for scenic sunsets at the time, but this is a bucket list sunset location for sure! Thanks for the inspiration.

    • @DanielMurrayPhotography
      @DanielMurrayPhotography 4 месяца назад

      That's a great tip. It's definitely a long drive back out to Te Anau if you hang around for sunset. I've been fortunate enough to stay in Milford for most of my trips - in the busy season booking ahead is a necessity; winter visits are much easier in that respect.

  • @Luouclan
    @Luouclan 4 месяца назад

    Oh my god, what a magical place !!! Thank you very much for sharing mate.

  • @peoplenotabigfan.2008
    @peoplenotabigfan.2008 4 месяца назад

    What a breathtaking views! I really don't know what else I could say. Amazing.

    • @DanielMurrayPhotography
      @DanielMurrayPhotography 4 месяца назад

      It's a very special place, thanks for watching!

    • @peoplenotabigfan.2008
      @peoplenotabigfan.2008 4 месяца назад

      @@DanielMurrayPhotography Thanks for sharing! I wish New Zealand would be a little closer to the Europe.

  • @johnsy59
    @johnsy59 4 месяца назад

    Stunning visuals as always. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world.

  • @dexontheloose
    @dexontheloose 4 месяца назад

    Stunning shots! I prefer visiting Milford Sound in the rain ⚡️

    • @DanielMurrayPhotography
      @DanielMurrayPhotography 4 месяца назад

      Thanks heaps. I'm with you on that, the rain gives you a much greater appreciation for the elements that have shaped the landscape.

  • @Silvius.2
    @Silvius.2 4 месяца назад

    Thanks for showing us u nice trip....

  • @nickcrarer4484
    @nickcrarer4484 4 месяца назад

    Another great production. That menacing sound of the sandfly brought back memories!

  • @wawrzynieckorzen78
    @wawrzynieckorzen78 4 месяца назад

    Beautiful place, thank you!

  • @ShannanCrow
    @ShannanCrow 4 месяца назад

    Awesome vid buddy

  • @Tupunaforever
    @Tupunaforever 4 месяца назад

    wonderful thankyou

  • @kelymichel
    @kelymichel 5 месяцев назад

    So beautiful! What an amazing place. Well done! Thanks for sharing

  • @factiversity
    @factiversity 5 месяцев назад

    Amazing video 😀

  • @anonymouskiller03
    @anonymouskiller03 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for this! Im preparing to climb titiroa tmr and it was bery informative! Wanna ask from pt 1412 tarn, how long was your hike up to the summit?

    • @DanielMurrayPhotography
      @DanielMurrayPhotography 5 месяцев назад

      Hiya! I stayed at the tarn near pt 1505, but I suspect the summit climb time would be similar though maybe slightly longer from 1412 - I'd say allow around 30 mins.

  • @GirlVersusWild
    @GirlVersusWild 5 месяцев назад

    Interesting thought!

  • @JoshuaCrippsPhotography
    @JoshuaCrippsPhotography 5 месяцев назад

    Broooo. I lost track of the number of times I shook my head during this video. Another corker.

    • @DanielMurrayPhotography
      @DanielMurrayPhotography 5 месяцев назад

      Cheers Josh! Stoked to have finally made it up there, have already resolved to get back there one day.

  • @Capfka
    @Capfka 5 месяцев назад

    A couple of us walked up the Spey River from the Wilmot Pass road one fine day - well, two, there and back. We weren't carrying much and it was quite dry - hadn't rained for at least two days! We got to the Upper Spey Hut and the track was pure mud from there on. Centre Pass had a bad rep, too. That, and the three-wire bridges were enough for me ... Mind you, this was in the 80s.

    • @DanielMurrayPhotography
      @DanielMurrayPhotography 5 месяцев назад

      I'm not sure the Dusky has improved much since then - still an absolute mud-fest to this day! 😂😂

  • @Capfka
    @Capfka 5 месяцев назад

    A nother great video of an area I haven't spent much time in - never been up Mt Owen. You canunderstand why various scenes from LOTR were filmed in the area. Peter Jackson never saw a landscape he couldn't improve and he tried, quite obviously!

    • @DanielMurrayPhotography
      @DanielMurrayPhotography 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks very much. Peter sure didn't need to do much digital work at this place, is amazing without any manipulation :-)

  • @Capfka
    @Capfka 5 месяцев назад

    Amazing. Lived in the area (Otago) for 45 years and wasn't aware Mt Titiroa was worth the bother. Been wrong before, and boy was I wrong this time! Great photos, great video. Thanks Daniel.

    • @DanielMurrayPhotography
      @DanielMurrayPhotography 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching! I've been aware of Titiroa for ages, but even then, wasn't prepared for how incredible it was - such an amazing place.

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens 5 месяцев назад

    Omg, what a phenomenal scenery my friend! Amazing work 👏👏

  • @wordreet
    @wordreet 5 месяцев назад

    Now that is cool to see! Was it cool or warm to camp there? My old man was a hobby geologist, and in his early life was in various deserts with the army. But he would have loved this! 👍

    • @DanielMurrayPhotography
      @DanielMurrayPhotography 5 месяцев назад

      Wasn’t too bad temperature wise - was mid-summer, so warm during the day but being at 1500m the nights were cool.

  • @tenleywallace-walkingteara1303
    @tenleywallace-walkingteara1303 5 месяцев назад

    Wow, gorgeous! Lovely video and images. Would love to see the place in person one day. I knew nothing about that mountain. Thanks for sharing!

  • @cathylogan2933
    @cathylogan2933 5 месяцев назад

    Holy moly is correct! How beautiful. Glad you had such wonderful conditions and thanks for sharing.

    • @DanielMurrayPhotography
      @DanielMurrayPhotography 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks Cathy, much appreciated. Yip I was very fortunate with the conditions, Fiordland isn't always that kind!

  • @peoplenotabigfan.2008
    @peoplenotabigfan.2008 5 месяцев назад

    All these trees, ferns, moss, sunsets and sunrises, all these views, I'm just out of words. What an amazing place. Thank you for sharing!

    • @DanielMurrayPhotography
      @DanielMurrayPhotography 5 месяцев назад

      It's a pretty special place for sure. Thanks very much for watching :-)

  • @oliviamefi1187
    @oliviamefi1187 5 месяцев назад

    Absolutely beautiful! Would the most challenging part be getting to your destination or returning back to your starting point (after uve reached your desired location?) Do you bump into other hikers along the way? Your vids and imagines are incredible 👍🔥

    • @DanielMurrayPhotography
      @DanielMurrayPhotography 5 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much! Getting there is always the most challenging, especially on a trip like this where off-track navigation is required - once you know the way it tends to be faster and easier. On this trip I bumped into a few people in the first couple of hours of Manapouri, which is popular for day walking. After that I saw two sets of couples across the 4 days. 99% of the trip I was on my own.

  • @darkroomgeek5568
    @darkroomgeek5568 5 месяцев назад

    Choice video, thank you. Mt Owen has been on my 'list' for some time now. I was in the Kahurangi area a few weeks ago, but info from the DOC office in Nelson was discouraging regarding the Dart River ford. Interesting to see you using this crossing, it looked in reasonably good condition at the time of your visit. Perhaps this may have been something similar to the weather on you trip, in that I perhaps should have gone and had a look for myself! O well, with a little luck next time for me won't be to far off. Watching you video has renewed my hope for a visit here. Thanks again for such wonderful photography, really enjoyed it. Best regards.

    • @DanielMurrayPhotography
      @DanielMurrayPhotography 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks very much! Your comment has ended up on the wrong video 🙂, but the Dart ford was in a lot worse condition when I drove in (footage was actually taken on the way out). High flows the day before I did the trip had removed all the sand, leaving some lumpy rocks to drive over - luckily I had my 4WD. I think so long as you turn up in a good weather window, and sufficiently after a prior bad window, then it should be all good.

  • @Paul-travl
    @Paul-travl 5 месяцев назад

    Amazing Daniel!

  • @johnsy59
    @johnsy59 5 месяцев назад

    Stunning location, beautifully shot as always 😊

  • @CheAdlawan
    @CheAdlawan 5 месяцев назад

    Hello, I love your video style. Convinced me to visit Trig M! I wonder if there are trek markers along the way? I am pretty beginner.

    • @DanielMurrayPhotography
      @DanielMurrayPhotography 5 месяцев назад

      Thank you! The track is very obvious across most of its length, so doesn’t really need markers, but there are occasional ones to help guide the way.

  • @GirlVersusWild
    @GirlVersusWild 5 месяцев назад

    Keep up the beautiful videos Daniel ❤