We are delighted to announce that Julian Calvereley just has a winning photography selected for the Communication Arts 2024 Photography Annual No. 65.
The winning photograph was made in Milford Sound in November of 2023, while Julian was on a trip to New Zealand’s South Island.
For many, many years he has wanted to visit New Zealand, and in particular the South Island, so when the opportunity presented itself last year, Julian didn’t hesitate.
When Julian finally arrived there, after much anticipation, he was a little surprised at just how busy it was. It was not at all what he was hoping to experience. Julian says, "But… after 16:00, when the tourists head home, a wonderful calm descends over the place and you feel quite alone. The same thing occurs at dawn, as the tourists don’t descend until around 11:00. There is a magic and a peace to the place that leaves you feeling in awe of the cathedral like surroundings."
If you look closely, you’ll see two female Mallard ducks standing in the shallows. One was feeding while the other cast it’s beady eye on Julian. As he was on a 4 second exposure he was really hoping he would have a frame or two with at least one of the ducks appearing sharply, and fortunately, he did. It really was a very special moment, in so many ways.
One last thing to note, and another thing that surprised Julian about Milford Sound, was the speed of the incoming and outgoing tide. Be warned!
