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NZIPP Accredited Professional Photographer. Wildlife and Bird Photographer based in Aotearoa, New Ze

Photography started off as a hobby for me but pretty soon it turned into a passion and I have been doing Wildlife / Bird photography for close to five years. Having grown up on National Geographic magazines and Discovery Channel, it’s no surprise that my heart and passion lies in Wildlife / Bird photography. I am very passionate about the Conservation of our Wildlife / Birdlife that calls this pla

net ‘Home’ just as we do. I have been fortunate in that some of my work has been published in various newspapers, magazines and websites and you can see my published work in the 'News and Media' section of the Black Stallion Photography website (www.igallopfree.com). At this point I’ll stop talking and hand you over to my camera who will do the talking from here on... So feel free to trot around our page and hope you like what you see. All images © Black Stallion Photography 2010 - 2021 High Resolution files available on request.

08/11/2024

08112024 shows pink auroral beams just on dusk. This image was captured around 20:50 on the evening of the 11th of October, 2024 at Blackhead, Dunedin...

07/11/2024

07112024 shows a Salvin's Albatross cruising over the waters of the Southern Ocean against the backdrop of the snow capped peaks of the Kaikōura Ranges, NZ...

06/11/2024

Was lovely to have recently received these progress shots that one of our customers sent through of them working through our 1000 piece White Heron jigsaw puzzle. Always nice to see our products come alive :)

In the words of our customer - "...while this puzzle was on the more 'challenging' end of the spectrum, the uneven puzzle shapes made it much easier"

You can order your very own jigsaw puzzle here: https://www.igallopfree.com/shop/ =37145

05/11/2024

05112024 shows a Northern Royal Albatross soaring above the Otago Harbour in the midst of a hailstorm - Taiaroa Head, Dunedin The Royal Albatross Centre

04/11/2024

04112024 shows a Northern Royal Albatross soaring against the backdrop of dark storm clouds - Taiaroa Head, Dunedin The Royal Albatross Centre

31/10/2024

Our November 2024 Desktop Wallpaper shows a Humpback Whale as it emerges from the depths of the Southern Ocean off the coast of Kaikōura. Humpback whales are Baleen whales - whales which use keratinaceous baleen plates (or "whalebone") in their mouths to sieve planktonic creatures from the water.

Your free to download November 2024 Desktop Wallpaper is here... https://www.igallopfree.com/blog/post/116033/2024-desktop-wallpapers/

A big shout out to the team of skilled pilots and knowledgable staff at You guys are awesome :)

14/10/2024

Thanks to extraordinarily generous support from The Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance - The OPERA, New Zealand Sea Lion Trust is pleased to announce that the total reward in respect of the Catlins sea lion shootings has now been increased to $11,000.

The New Zealand Sea Lion Trust (NZSLT) has increased the reward it is offering for information leading to a conviction for the shooting of a young female pup, in light of evidence that the pup’s mum, Jade, has also been shot and killed.

NZSLT is extremely grateful for its incredible supporters and donors at what has been a very sad time for our team. From the messages of encouragement NZSLT has received, it is clear how outraged the community feels about killing of these peaceful animals.

NZSLT appreciates people getting behind our appeal to seek justice for Jade and her pup. They are helping to send a strong message that this abhorrent behaviour is not acceptable in New Zealand.

If you know any information - please contact DOC or email [email protected]

13/10/2024

This set of images was captured during the G4 Storm on the iPhone on the night of the 11th of October, 2024 between 11:08 and 11:20 pm - Dunedin, NZ... Dunedin NZ

12/10/2024

Last night's G4 Storm was pretty epic to say the least. It took a wee while to get going after dusk but when the aurora fired up it did deliver a punch :)

This image was taken at around 11 p.m. on the night of 11th October, 2024 - Dunedin, NZ...

09/10/2024

It was a last minute decision for me to head out on the night of the 8th and am so glad I did. Here are a few images taken on my iPhone 🙂

All images taken at St. Clair, Dunedin between 21:30 and 22:00 on 8th October, 2024

07/10/2024

Our 2025 Calendar is now available for pre-orders...

https://www.igallopfree.com/shop/product/529239/northern-royal-albatross-2025-calendar/ The Royal Albatross Centre

04/10/2024

Aurora Australis Aotearoa is now available to pre-order from https://mikewhite.co.nz/store/books/aurora/

Aurora Australis Aotearoa is a collection of more than 200 photographs from across New Zealand, from Kaitaia to Stewart Island, taken during an historic G5 Geomagnetic Storm on 11th and 12th May 2024. More than 180 photographers share their experience of the Southern Lights captured during this once-in-a-lifetime event.

If you or anyone you know is interested in auroras, here’s a book you must consider getting either for yourself or as a gift for someone you know. The images have been carefully curated and hence the quality of photography will be top notch. Surely a keepsake to remember this event by for years to come.

Pre-orders open 4 October 2024. This item is not eligible for free shipping. Aurora Australis Aotearoa is a collection of more than 200 photographs from across New Zealand, from Kaitaia to Stewart Island, taken during an historic G5 Geomagnetic Storm on 11th and 12th May 2024. More than 180 photogra...

30/09/2024

Our October 2024 Desktop Wallpaper showcases the Hoiho (Yellow-eyed Penguin) - the 2024 New Zealand Bird of the Year. Being one of the rarest penguins in the world with just 1,700 pairs remaining and with the fear of them becoming extinct on mainland New Zealand within 10 - 20 years, it's great to see the spotlight on them.

Your free to download October 2024 Desktop Wallpaper is here... https://www.igallopfree.com/blog/post/116033/2024-desktop-wallpapers/ Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust Clearwater Wildlife Tours

18/09/2024

'And we have liftoff !!!' - A video documenting the various stages of flight development of a Northern Royal Albatross chick leading up to the day he fledges. The Royal Albatross Centre

As always enjoy this video full screen, in 4K and with the volume turned up :)

A video documenting the various stages of flight development of a Northern Royal Albatross chick leading up to the day he fledges.

03/09/2024

Soon the Northern Royal albatross chicks will start fledging and leave Taiaroa Head (Dunedin - NZ), a place they've called home for the past 8 months every since they hatched.

Seen in this video is one such chick testing his flying gear before he takes to the skies for the very first time. Once he's airborne he'll fly to the waters off the coast of Chile (a journey that's around 9,500 kms) and will stay out at sea, and not see land, for the next five years riding the Roaring Forties and the Furious Fifties. The Royal Albatross Centre Department of Conservation

Enjoy this video in 4K, full screen and the volume turned up high :)

It's almost time for the Northern Royal Albatross chicks to fledge from their nesting grounds at Taiaroa Heads - Dunedin, New Zealand. Seen here is a chick t...

01/09/2024

Your free to download September 2024 Desktop Wallpaper is here... https://www.igallopfree.com/blog/post/116033/2024-desktop-wallpapers/ The Royal Albatross Centre

16/08/2024

Last but not least, at the recently concluded 2024 IRIS Awards (the professional photography awards for Australia and New Zealand run by NZIPP - the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography), this image of a Buller's Albatross in full flight skimming the ocean's surface won a Silver Award.

15/08/2024

At the recently concluded 2024 IRIS Awards (the professional photography awards for Australia and New Zealand run by NZIPP - the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography), this head-on shot of an alpha-male Bengal Tiger captured in a jungle in Central India won a Bronze Award.

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Bachelor Party

This is truly an exciting time to visit The Royal Albatross Centre - the only mainland breeding colony of the Northern Royal Albatross in New Zealand. Exciting because on the one hand you get to see dedicated parents looking after their single chick. Currently, during the guard stage, one parent stays with the chick 24/7 while the other parent spends time out at sea foraging for food swapping over guard duties every three to four days. On the other hand, we get to see teenagers who have returned to land after spending close to 5 years out at sea and they have only one thing on their mind - putting on a show to impress their future life partner. And one of the ways they do this is by having a good ol' teenager party. Watch the video in 4K with your audio on and you'll see what I mean :)

Yellow-eyed Penguin

This year to mark Penguin Awareness Day allow me to turn the spotlight on our very own Hoiho - Yellow-eyed penguins - the only penguin in the world with a pale yellow band through the eye. All images and video footage was captured on the Canon R5 paired with a Canon RF 800mm f11 lens. Clearwater Wildlife Tours Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust Canon New Zealand

Little Blue Penguin - Kororā

This video shows a Little Blue Penguin - Kororā flying through the water as it actively feeds off the Dunedin Coast. Little blues are the smallest penguins in the world. Look closely at this slow motion video and you just might see the fish jumping out of the water trying to get away from the penguin. Video shot on the iPhone 14 Pro Max. #wilddunedin #dunnerstunner #dunedinnz Blue Penguins Pukekura

Poetry in Motion

This video was taken at dawn as we were sailing the Foveaux Strait from Stewart Island to Bluff. We had these Shearwaters following us for pretty much half the way and seeing them glide just over the water's surface was sheer poetry in motion. Taken handheld with the Samsung Note 20. #samsungnote20ultra

Whio 2021 01

Whio along the Tongariro River Whio Forever

The mesmerisingly haunting call of the kōkako cuts through the song of the native bush and talks directly to your inner soul. Enjoy!!!

Dabchick parents chasing off intruders

When seven wandering dabchicks come dangerously close to a pair of dabchicks with two juvenile fledglings, the parents kick into action to break up the group and send them on their way.

Welcome Swallow 2019 01

A Welcome Swallow with quite a bit to say, NZ...

Mt. Ruapehu - an active stratovolcano at the southern end of the Taupo Volcanic Zone in the Central North Island of New Zealand. New Zealand's largest active volcano...

Immerse yourself in the mesmerising dance of shore birds at Pukorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre (Turn up the volume, watch in full screen mode and Full HD) New Zealand Geographic

Kiwi Summer 01

Welcome to the deafening sound of the Kiwi summer :)

Kārearea 01

Start your week off by feasting your eyes on this beautiful kārearea for a few moments. Don't miss the cameo performances put in by a not-so-happy tūī... (Watch in 1080p Full HD)

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Photography started off as a hobby for me but pretty soon it turned into a passion and I have been doing Wildlife and Bird photography for close to ten years. Having grown up on National Geographic magazines and Discovery Channel, it’s no surprise that my heart and passion lies in Wildlife / Bird photography. I am very passionate about the conservation of our Wildlife / Birdlife that calls this planet ‘Home’. We, as the most intelligent and advanced species to inhabit this Earth, have a moral obligation to preserve what we have NOT destroy it. I primarily use my work to raise money for Conservation - hence doing my bit through my photography. If each of us did our little bit in our own very special way, think of the collective effect it will have on the environment, OUR environment.

I have been fortunate in that some of my work has been published in various newspapers, magazines and websites both in New Zealand and around the world.

The latest opportunity that I have been fortunate to have some of my work published in is ‘The Hunters’ by Debbie Stewart - a landmark book published by Penguin Random House New Zealand and due to be launched on the 28th of May, 2018. This very first book of its kind in New Zealand presents all of Aotearoa’s amazing Birds of Prey - from the extinct Giant Eagle Hōkioi to the swooping Kārearea, soaring Kāhu and the secretive Ruru. All proceeds from the sale of this book go to Wingspan, New Zealand’s National Bird of Prey Centre, an organisation that works tirelessly for the conservation and preservation of New Zealand’s Birds of Prey including the Kārearea (New Zealand Falcon).

At this point I’ll stop talking and hand you over to my camera and I’ll let it do the talking from here on...