Our adventures through the lens

Welcome to the Gemstone Photography blog, where every picture tells a story, and sometimes, the story behind the picture is an adventure in itself. Join us as we share tales from our hunting expeditions and challenging hikes to capture the perfect landscape.

The thrill of the hunt

The thrill of the hunt is fitting for this title. This is how one of the hunting adventures started, cars loaded up and dogs all locked in to their dog boxes and we took off into the bush for the weekend. I dont know about you but there is no other feeling such like it, I guess its how far and how remote our hunting spot was. The NO cellphone coverage, the NO fastfood, the sience and the peace from being far far away from the hustle and bustle of town life. The ability to be able to escape to the bush is very liberating and i recommend it to anyone. We arrived at the hunting spot 3 hrs later and eager to get set up and hit the hills in search of our target. We decided not to take the dogs this time and just go and scope out our area and check for animal sign so we have a better idea of the layout of the land for the next mornings deer stalk. Got up at 530am the next morning, camera charged and breakfast in the belly and we set off finding our spot to hunker down and wait for any sign.

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The journey to the shot

Ever wondered what goes into getting that one perfect shot? Sometimes it's an hour-long hike through challenging terrain, other times it's a patient wait during a hunting adventure. Here, we share the dedication and passion behind our landscape and wildlife photography in Southland, New Zealand.

Connecting with our whānau and friends

This blog is a place for our friends and whānau to follow our latest adventures and see the world through our eyes. We love sharing these experiences with you and hope you find inspiration in our stories and photographs.

Discover new passions

Beyond sharing with our loved ones, we hope to attract new people who share our passion for photography, hunting, and the great outdoors. Explore our posts, leave a comment, and connect with us!