Matt Colman Photography

Not a bad spot to rest your legs while walking this beautiful stretch of the Cleveland Way. (at North York Moors National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzn2ykOByVs/?igshid=ldzylo5x9tel

Dreaming of being back on a beach in NZ... (at Ocean Beach, Whangarei Heads) https://www.instagram.com/p/By8OiIUB2-s/?igshid=h968rs3y80pa

Dramatic skies over the Fiordlands. (at Lake Manapouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/BylJRighUg5/?igshid=1pye8fpi8qo1v

Looking through the trees towards Hood Hill. (at Sutton Bank) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx-OrDNB0gL/?igshid=vyo0sl0absse

A beautiful display of bluebells at Roseberry Topping. (at North York Moors National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxkq5GWBlJa/?igshid=1c77u5rir2aq6

Looking back along the Cleveland Way towards Teesside. (at North York Moors National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwzvnGiBDI5/?igshid=1lpes2g0ytqq2

A beautiful bird on a beautiful island. (at Skomer) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwnCX6SBgOW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1abcw8byndieo

The summit of Mt Cook peeking through the clouds. (at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvSJkLwncHF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3skxw2r1ppr3

For just a few minutes each day on Motukiekie Beach, the tide retreats enough for you to see this beautiful colony of Reef Starfish. (at West Coast, New Zealand) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuW7HZkHo51/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1i0nczrcjw8o6

Early morning mist rolling down to Lake Tekapo. (at Tekapo) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtO0IzaHE1j/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=u1upssyk1a6r

I’ve realised I should really post some more of the thousands of photos I took in NZ, even though it was nearly 2 years ago... Here’s a classic view to kick things off, the last of the sunlight hitting Mt Cook. #NewZealand #Aoraki #travel #photography #destinationnz (at Hooker Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsv62AyH4Ly/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kv6kjz1chy8i

I’ve realised I should really post some more of the thousands of photos I took in NZ, even though it was nearly 2 years ago... Here’s a classic view to kick things off, the last of the sunlight hitting Mt Cook. #NewZealand #Aoraki #travel #photography #destinationnz (at Hooker Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsv62AyH4Ly/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gw6o20k8cy7n

After managing to leave work early, I was able to get myself up to a viewpoint over this beautiful landscape before sundown. I could see a gap on the horizon had formed and so I eagerly awaited the sun dropping below the clouds. It was a wonderful moment when it finally did. This was my first successful sunset shoot for a while, which added to the enjoyment even more, I was in my element again!

I headed up to here with the hope of a colourful sunset, but as it drew closer I realised that wasn't going to happen. I'm quite happy with how it turned out though in the end, I like the monochromatic look of the photo. It was also wonderful to be out walking in this wintery landscape.

It was daunting being perched on the edge, 400 foot above the road, but it was worth it to capture this solitary car weaving through the magnificent gorge.

The elements were forecast to be in our favour this morning, partly cloudy and barely any wind. So it was disappointing to arrive at 6.30am with cloud cover and without still water. However, as we watched the day begin, the clouds started to dissipate, the wind dropped, and this beautiful scene came together. The sky was not as spectacular as we’d hoped, but as we headed off to get breakfast we were certainly pleased that we’d made the effort to get up and watch the sun rise.

Not the most dramatic of sunsets, but the subtle light worked wonderfully with the vibrant algae on the rocks. This photo was only possible for a short time while the waves were breaking in the right spot, which made it all the more exciting when I got the shot I was after.