Tiff Be Trippin

29/03/2025

the auroras are indescribable—they change so quickly and never look the same. Mesmerizing, dancing, sometimes bright & sometimes all you can see is a cloud that hints that something may be coming soon.

Disclaimer: When we went on our first aurora hunting experience, our guide motioned to a cloud in the sky and said there was an aurora there. To my eyes, all I saw was a cloud in the sky that had the slightest green tint to it, but as soon as you took a picture, a vivid green appeared. As the auroras changed, the color became more obvious to the naked eye. I’ve noticed that people who have a lot more experience with seeing auroras can see reds and greens easily with their eyes, but to me it took a little more concentration. Once an aurora became a tiny bit brighter, you could start to see them dance and then it was obvious and so so beautiful.

For example, photos 1, 2, 3 and 5 will be visible with the naked eye but 4 may just appear as a cloudy streak in the sky.

All photos taken with my 7ar iv with a Sony 16-35 mm lens f2.8.

25/03/2025

me & the auroras 💫
in my convertible davis jacket & hat.

Learning how to photograph a subject with the auroras is something I’m still trying to figure out as you typically shine a bright light on the subject very quickly and continue the long exposure and shutter speed..as the subject it’s hard to stand still plus you typically use manual focus which is also difficult to ensure your subject and your background are equally in focus. But it also makes for a cool effect when it’s not quite perfect.

04/03/2025

Some of my favorites from the Italian Dolomites in summer ‘18.

This area is still one of my favorite places we’ve ever visited & Pragser Wildsee was the spot I planned our entire honeymoon around.
We’re currently planning some upcoming trips to Europe and am so excited to revisit the area & explore new spots.

📷 locations:
1-2. Pragser Wildsee/Lago di Braies
3. Tre Cime Loop hike
4. Passo giau

25/02/2025

16/02/2025

New Zealand on film 🎞️ 📷 pt 1
The first shot almost makes me want to take up cycling…
Film camera, 35mm film, analog, landscape

27/01/2025

Every couple of weeks when I’m really feeling nostalgic I think about this trip to Patagonia. These views were some of the best I’ve ever seen. Really wish we took more time just sitting and taking it allllll in.

All photos taken with my 7RIVa
📍W Trek, Patagonia, Chile

06/01/2025

Scenes from the car on our road trip along New Zealand’s South Island. Can’t believe all these views were from the car 😍

We were a little worried before we arrived since you drive on the left side in New Zealand but after the first day and constant “keep lefts” it wasn’t bad! Definitely wouldn’t be a reason to not rent a car and take in these views!

All photos taken on my iPhone 16pro.

09/12/2024

One of my favorite hikes on new zealand’s south island: the ho**er valley trail. An easy ~6 mile trail with little elevation gain and only amazing views the entire way. There are also 3 suspension bridges which is always a nice surprise.

All pics taken on .

10/11/2024

What a view. Ben Lomond trail to the summit overlooking queenstown. The trail is 9.3 miles with 4700 ft of elevation gain and views just the whole way. You can take the skyline gondola and cut off about 2 miles and lots of a climb if you’d like a more gentle and scenic start :)
We were surprised by lots of snow when we got toward the top which added to the adventure & the views! Highly recommend!
New Zealand, hiking, trail, mountain

31/10/2024

Doubtful Sound and all of its different weather & colors.
Beautiful always.

We took an overnight cruise throughout doubtful sound & got to experience all the different weather patterns—from sunny to rainy to windy to foggy and all the in betweens. A benefit of staying on the water overnight is getting to experience it all AND experience the sunrise from the boat!
New Zealand, Milford sound, cruise, glacier, fjord, photography, landscape, sony

31/10/2024

Doubtful Sound and all of its different weather & colors.
Beautiful always.

We took an overnight cruise throughout doubtful sound & got to experience all the different weather patterns—from sunny to rainy to windy to foggy and all the in betweens. A benefit of staying on the water overnight is getting to experience it all AND experience the sunrise from the boat!
New Zealand, Milford sound, cruise, glacier, fjord, photography, landscape, sony, sunrise

31/10/2024

So many shades of blue.
The Tasman lake & glacier by different viewpoints—either a short walk to the lake and glacier viewpoint or a scenic flight over Mt Cook National Park.
National Park, New Zealand, landscape, mountain, helicopter, photography, Sony

24/10/2024

Hiked the Rob Roy glacier trail through strong wind and rain but that couldn’t get us down when the views were this good.

The Rob Roy glacier trail is a relatively easy 6.5 mile out and back with 1700 ft of elevation gain. The trickiest part is making it to the trailhead as you need to cross 9-10 fords and with a 2WD rental car we were pretty nervous. I recommend stopping by the Mt Aspiring visitor center in wanaka before driving to the trail if you’re at all worried!

We both kept dry and warm in our pants and top and rain jacket.

23/10/2024

Mt Sefton with that early morning light in Mt Cook National Park.
This photo was taken from our hotel room with the iPhone16 5x zoom. Pretty amazing!

22/10/2024

Mt Cook National Park, sealy tarns trek. 🇳🇿

Amazed by these views in the national park, and one of my must visits if you’re in the area!
This hike may be challenging for some as it is about 1.5 miles of stairs—the hike is 4 miles round trip with 1900 ft of elevation gain, but the views are so worth it!
iPhone photography, hiking, New Zealand, landscape, mountain, glacier

02/10/2024

About a year ago in the north cascades, still one of my favorite national parks I’ve been to.