Pictures from New Zealand

the long version

This is an appealing look at New Zealand through the lens of German photographer Karl Johaentges and the words of Australian Jackie Blackwood. While travelling the length and breadth of the countru they walked famous tramping tracks and visited the nation's icons. But they also went off the beaten paths, determined to discover the true Antipodean culture. Karl's photographs reveal New Zealand's multi-cultural heritage and the warmth and spirit for which its inhabitants are renowned, as well as the beauty of its landscapes. Jackie's travelogue recounts the lives of the people they meet, and offers a visitor's perspective of New Zealand's history, culture and eclectic lifestyles.