MAINLAND
The new book from Kevin Clarke
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" ...this wonderful book captures the very essence of this island paradise..."
"... so many images that breathe full of nature's power and glory..."
" ...an insight into the mind of the photographer that speaks volumes about his love of this country..."
From snow-covered peaks and topaz lakes to deep, shadowed forests alive with mystery, from valleys carved by tumbling rivers to coastlines shaped by time, where fjords worn smooth by ancient glaciers meet miles of unspoilt shore, the South Island of New Zealand feels like God’s own blueprint for the rest of the world.
Mainland is a celebration of that wild perfection. Through the lens of acclaimed photographer Kevin Clarke, this striking collection of over 80 images and stories, takes readers on an immersive journey across one of Earth’s most diverse landscapes. From alpine heights to rugged coastlines, each image reveals the South Island’s raw beauty, quiet power, and timeless allure.
LAKE MATHESON MORNING
"...The trail begins in darkness. It's four in the morning, and the onlylight comes from the stars, a blanket scattered thick enough tonavigate by. The gravel path winds gently through damp air, its edges softened by mist that clings to every reed. Once, these wetlands demanded gumboots and patience; now the walk iseasy, almost meditative. Each footfall crunches softly, measured,rhythmic, a small punctuation against the silence.By the time I reach Reflection Island, the faintest glow stains the horizon....."
CROSSROADS
"...The light is soft, yet severe, the kind that pares the world down to form and silence. The mist drifts low, like smoke exhaled by the hills, and the air feels thick with the ghosts of distance. You can almost hear the memory of old wheels, the creak of a dray, the murmured tune of someone moving through here..."
