The Swan river divides Perth city centre from south perth. The Narrows bridge initiates the Kwinana freeway south, connecting the Mitchell freeway north. Platforms along the south side of the Swan river allow the views to be appreciated. Kings Park backdrops this scene, beyond the vehicle lights crossing the Narrows bridge.

Nikon D600, Nikkon 24-70 f/2.8 lens, Velbon Sherpa Pro CF 740 carbon fibre tripod, Velbon PHD-61Q tilt/pan head, cable shutter release

ISO 100, 24mm, f/8, 20 seconds exposure, aperture priority mode, auto focus,

Capture One Pro 7 import sharpen, shadows and clarity adjustment only.

Perth city across the Swan river as evening descends. I wanted an evening shot with more light in the sky and reflected sky light on the water.

Nikon D600, Nikkon 24-70 f/2.8 lens, Velbon Sherpa Pro CF 740 carbon fibre tripod, Velbon PHD-61Q tilt/pan head, cable shutter release, ND4 Cokin neutral density filter

ISO 50, 56 mm, f/8, 25 seconds exposure, aperture priority mode, auto focus, -1 EV exposure bias

Simple adjustments only on this one – import sharpened clarity and minor shadows adjustments in Capture One Pro 7.

Perth City lights viewed across the Swan River in Western Australia.

Nikon D600, Nikkon 24-70 f/2.8 lens, Velbon Sherpa Pro CF 740 carbon fibre tripod, Velbon PHD-61Q tilt/pan head, Cokin ND4 neutral density filter

ISO 100, 52 mm, f/8, 25 seconds exposure, aperture priority mode, manual live view focus, cable shutter release

Import sharpen, minor colour and light adjustments in Phase One Capture One Pro 7

Waihohonu Stream is another stream flowing from Mt Ruapehu, across the Desert Road and down to the Tongariro River. The sun was very bright in the white water and with an ND8 neutral density filter I had the camera set to f22 and ISO50 to get the slowest shutter speed I could to smooth the water flow.

Nikon D600, Nikkon 24-70 f/2.8 lens, Velbon Sherpa Pro CF 740 carbon fibre tripod, Velbon PHD-61Q tilt/pan head, Cokin P154 ND8 filter

ISO50 , 24mm, f/22, 1/6 seconds exposure, aperture priority mode, manual focus, timer shutter release,

Import sharpen, shadow, highlight and minor colour adjustments in Capture One Pro 7. Detail and lighting adjustments with Topaz Labs before final export.