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Craig Potton New Zealand
Revised edition
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Craig Potton New Zealand showcases the distinguished work of Craig Potton, who rose to prominence as a photographer in the late 1980s. Potton's approach reflects a distinct and original view of Aotearoa/New Zealand's landscapes. Avoiding a sentimentalised or romanticised perspective, he pursued a more uncompromising and...
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'Craig Potton New Zealand' is a revised edition of the classic large format photographic book from one of NZ’s greatest landscape photographers. Craig Potton’s photos range from his dramatic photography of landscapes from both islands, including mountains, lakes, rivers, seascapes, and his beautifully composed and complex forest interiors
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Description
Craig Potton New Zealand showcases the distinguished work of Craig Potton, who rose to prominence as a photographer in the late 1980s. Potton's approach reflects a distinct and original view of Aotearoa/New Zealand's landscapes. Avoiding a sentimentalised or romanticised perspective, he pursued a more uncompromising and muscular vision to portray the country's remarkable scenery authentically.
Over the decades, Craig Potton has established himself as one of New Zealand’s most distinguished landscape photographers. He is renowned for his moody and often dramatic images that demonstrate a profound connection with the wild parts of New Zealand. This book brings together many of his most celebrated images, illustrating the strength of his reputation. The collection includes his acclaimed aerial photography, particularly of the Southern Alps and Fiordland, and the volcanoes of the Central North Island, as well as beautifully composed and complex forest interiors, gentle seascapes, and scenes from the rural areas of New Zealand.
Beautifully produced and packaged in large format, Craig Potton New Zealand is a must-have book of New Zealand landscape photography that captures the essence of the nation's natural beauty.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781988550763
Publisher: Potton & Burton
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 October 2025
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Potton & Burton
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Illustration: colour photographs
Contributors:
- Photographs by Craig Potton
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 330.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 1970g
Pages: 152
About the Author
Craig Potton (MNZM) is one of New Zealand’s foremost landscape photographers and a noted conservationist. He has produced many books, written and presented two television documentary series and worked in the film industry. As well as co-owning a publishing company he has a gallery featuring his work from which prints of his images can be purchased. He has tramped and climbed extensively in the Southern Alps, including a three-month traverse of the Southern Alps. He lives in Nelson with his daughter Bella and their two dogs.
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