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Here Are My 30 Best Pics Showing The Uniqueness Of New Zealand
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Here Are My 30 Best Pics Showing The Uniqueness Of New Zealand

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“I raro i nga whetu”—under the stars of New Zealand. Inspired by the Romantic Movement in the mid-1800s I searched for the majesty and beauty of nature in New Zealand. Romanticism had the goal of making the mind one with the infinite in the midst of the finite. This state of mind thus gave priority to feeling over ratio. Contrary to the daytime, at night it is quiet and deserted, revealing the true beauty of the landscape.

“I raro i nga whetu” is not only an ode to romanticism, but also searches for it with modern means in a fast-moving time. Through single light sources, I bring life into otherwise deserted scenes. In this way, it can be felt how man and nature are connected. Above all this, the stars shine in the incredible sky over New Zealand. Far from any light pollution, the viewer is transported to a quiet moment in the middle of the night.

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Besides the photos under the stars, New Zealand offers so much that catches the eye on a trip through the country. Whether it’s the mountains that stretch majestically into the sky, making humans seem tiny and unimportant. Or the streets of the cities by day and by night.

At every turn, this country offers something to discover. The houses of the inhabitants, which are completely different from what I am used to in Europe. And of course, the landscape, which can be so different that you can not believe you’re still in the same country. New Zealand, I will come back.

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    Hi there! I'm Gabrielė, but you can also catch me responding to Gab, Gabi, Gabert, or Gabe – take your pick. Professionally, I'm the senior community manager over at Bored Panda, helping people share their awesome work and connecting artists with a worldwide audience. Beyond work, you'll catch me traveling, listening to vinyl and diving into movies, art exhibitions, and concerts. I'm a culture buff at heart, always eager to explore and embrace the richness of the human experience.

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    Gabrielė Malukaitė

    Gabrielė Malukaitė

    Moderator, BoredPanda staff

    Hi there! I'm Gabrielė, but you can also catch me responding to Gab, Gabi, Gabert, or Gabe – take your pick. Professionally, I'm the senior community manager over at Bored Panda, helping people share their awesome work and connecting artists with a worldwide audience. Beyond work, you'll catch me traveling, listening to vinyl and diving into movies, art exhibitions, and concerts. I'm a culture buff at heart, always eager to explore and embrace the richness of the human experience.

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    H Moore
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Houses??? You found the crappiest houses in Southland and post them as our houses?? Wyndham population 400....and most of those houses are uninhabited, ditto Nightcaps, Ohai etc

    Lauren Caswell
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol that's what I was thinking too! Dammit, you went to Wyndham and took pictures of four rural old houses? We have more than that! (Nz has 6 houses at least 😉)

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    Joan Zatorski
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Visiting/living in New Zealand is at the top of my bucket list for what I want to do when we've conquered COVID! Your photos pushed it into my #1 spot!!

    MysticMerman
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your photos are unique and different. If I'm being honest, they don't make me want to go to New Zealand. This is more like an art project than a travel post.

    Panda-riffic
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seem to be primarily photos of light and lines. I really didn't get a sense of NZ here. My folks had traveled there three times, so I saw plenty of pictures of both the north and south islands.

    Pope Francis Official™
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, it definitely has a sense of new zealand. I live here. The only thing is that these are just very selective and focus on two subjects: southland landscapes and old rural houses. But no it is very obviously NZ

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    Jumia Merkullum
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely fantastic images! Rhys Darby would have been much more successful on FOTC if he'd had these!

    Rahul
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My eyes always try to capture the whole beauty of New Zealand but I don't think it is possible through online post . That's why visiting New Zealand will always be on top in my bucket list

    Michelle Lauer
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a wonderfully unique collection! Thank You!! Such a welcome break from the recent slew of completely asinine posts on BP.

    Mazer
    Community Member
    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you for sharing these. I have wanted to visit New Zealand for a long time now. Doubt I will ever get there, these photos just affirm my desires to go. Heavy sigh

    H Moore
    Community Member
    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Houses??? You found the crappiest houses in Southland and post them as our houses?? Wyndham population 400....and most of those houses are uninhabited, ditto Nightcaps, Ohai etc

    Lauren Caswell
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol that's what I was thinking too! Dammit, you went to Wyndham and took pictures of four rural old houses? We have more than that! (Nz has 6 houses at least 😉)

    Load More Replies...
    Joan Zatorski
    Community Member
    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Visiting/living in New Zealand is at the top of my bucket list for what I want to do when we've conquered COVID! Your photos pushed it into my #1 spot!!

    MysticMerman
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your photos are unique and different. If I'm being honest, they don't make me want to go to New Zealand. This is more like an art project than a travel post.

    Panda-riffic
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seem to be primarily photos of light and lines. I really didn't get a sense of NZ here. My folks had traveled there three times, so I saw plenty of pictures of both the north and south islands.

    Pope Francis Official™
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, it definitely has a sense of new zealand. I live here. The only thing is that these are just very selective and focus on two subjects: southland landscapes and old rural houses. But no it is very obviously NZ

    Load More Replies...
    Jumia Merkullum
    Community Member
    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely fantastic images! Rhys Darby would have been much more successful on FOTC if he'd had these!

    Rahul
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My eyes always try to capture the whole beauty of New Zealand but I don't think it is possible through online post . That's why visiting New Zealand will always be on top in my bucket list

    Michelle Lauer
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a wonderfully unique collection! Thank You!! Such a welcome break from the recent slew of completely asinine posts on BP.

    Mazer
    Community Member
    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you for sharing these. I have wanted to visit New Zealand for a long time now. Doubt I will ever get there, these photos just affirm my desires to go. Heavy sigh

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