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Samuel Ferrara

@samuelferrara

No matter where beauty exists – that’s where I want to go. I use still images and timelapses to tell stories. I’ve spent time in New Zealand, the United States, and now permanently settled in Ticino, Switzerland with my wife and daughter.

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The Best Travel Spots nearby Auckland

white and blue boats on dock during daytime in Westhaven New Zealand
Westhaven

2.7 km away
grey boat during golden hour in 96 Jellicoe St New Zealand
96 Jellicoe St

3.0 km away
white and black boat on water near city buildings under blue and white sunny cloudy sky in Viaduct Basin New Zealand
Viaduct Basin

3.4 km away
car under bridge in Victoria Street West New Zealand
Victoria Street West

3.5 km away
white and gray boats on sea dock during daytime in Saint Marys Bay New Zealand
Saint Marys Bay

3.6 km away
people walking on street during night time in Britomart Place New Zealand
Britomart Place

3.8 km away

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black and white tower under cloudy sky in Auckland New Zealand

Auckland
If you would like to see more check out my other photos on my unsplash account and on the other social sites. If you would like to contact me for more details on Instagram messenger or facebook messenger here are the links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sebastianphotographys/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdh_photos/ Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UC-Uya07zNvlImsAWdgQ4ujA
Experienced by @Sebastian Davenport-Handley | ©Unsplash
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aerial view of white ship on sea during daytime in Auckland New Zealand

Auckland
If you would like to see more check out my other photos on my unsplash account and on the other social sites. If you would like to contact me for more details on Instagram messenger or facebook messenger here are the links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sebastianphotographys/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdh_photos/ Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UC-Uya07zNvlImsAWdgQ4ujA
Experienced by @Sebastian Davenport-Handley | ©Unsplash
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body of water near lighted high rise buildings during nighttime in Auckland New Zealand

Auckland
I had the perfect little position to shoot from, and time to set up a tripod for a long exposure. The idea was to make the lights look shiny and sparkly but let them soften into the water.
Experienced by @Mark Thompson | ©Unsplash
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people in front of white concrete building during daytime in Auckland War Memorial Museum New Zealand

Auckland War Memorial Museum
The front of the Auckland War Memorial Museum is the most grand and most memorable. It has eight direct columns which is almost a recreation of Greek Parthenon.
Experienced by @Thant Zin Oo | ©Unsplash
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aerial view of tower in Auckland New Zealand

Auckland
Still Winter night in the City of Sails … I inadvertently caught an airplanes light trail just to the right of the tower in this four second exposure
Experienced by @Bill Fairs | ©Unsplash
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white and brown animal lying on wooden table in Auckland Zoo New Zealand

Auckland Zoo
My favourite animal at the zoo, the adorable red panda. Notorious for hiding in the branches, this one decided to sun himself (herself) on the ledge.
Experienced by @Sandy Millar | ©Unsplash
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selective focus photography of white bird surrounded by grass in Auckland New Zealand

Auckland
I wanted to try out my new zoom lens, and tempted some seagulls with old crackers and bread. This one paused long enough to get this shot.
Experienced by @Sandy Millar | ©Unsplash
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white and brown monkey sitting on the tree branch in Auckland Zoo New Zealand

Auckland Zoo
This little monkey paused and looked straight into the lens … I love the cute face, the bouffy hair-do, and the tiny whiskers on its face.
Experienced by @Sandy Millar | ©Unsplash
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white and brown rabbit looking at camera in Auckland New Zealand

Auckland
This beautiful mini-lop joined our family after the Christchurch earthquakes. He was named Radar because one ear always stood up!
Experienced by @Sandy Millar | ©Unsplash
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brown and white animal on brown sand during daytime in Auckland Zoo New Zealand

Auckland Zoo
One of the adorable meerkats of Auckland zoo! If you use my photos please credit me and let me know :)
Experienced by @Kerin Gedge | ©Unsplash
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green leaf trees under white and blue cloudy sky in Auckland New Zealand

Auckland
Auckland seen from a hill
Experienced by @Mathew Waters | ©Unsplash
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cityscape photo during daytime in Auckland New Zealand

Auckland
Experienced by @Dan Freeman | ©Unsplash
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white and brown rabbit looking at camera in Auckland New Zealand

Auckland
This beautiful mini-lop joined our family after the Christchurch earthquakes. He was named Radar because one ear always stood up!
Experienced by @Sandy Millar | ©Unsplash
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Discover popular travel destinations of New Zealand nearby

island near swimming people in Muriwai Beach New Zealand
Headland

Muriwai Beach
Muriwai, also called Muriwai Beach, is a coastal community on the west coast of the Auckland Region in the North Island of New Zealand
Experienced by @Tim Marshall | ©Unsplash
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two women sitting on stream leading to mountain in Piha New Zealand
River

Piha
Piha is a coastal settlement on the western coast of the Auckland Region in New Zealand
Experienced by @Jordan Donaldson | @jordi.d | ©Unsplash
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body of water in Tawharanui Peninsula New Zealand
Underwater

Tawharanui Peninsula
Tāwharanui Peninsula is a finger of land projecting into the Hauraki Gulf from the east coast of the much larger North Auckland Peninsula of New Zealand
Experienced by @Tim Marshall | ©Unsplash
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person standing on rock formation near body of water during daytime in Coromandel New Zealand
Cliff

Coromandel
Coromandel, also called Coromandel town to distinguish it from the wider district, is a town on the Coromandel Harbour, on the western side of the Coromandel Peninsula, which is in the North Island of New Zealand
Experienced by @David Billings | ©Unsplash
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white clouds over snow covered mountain in Te Arai New Zealand
Ocean

Te Arai
Te Arai is a small community on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand, near the northern end of the Auckland Region
Experienced by @Douglas Bagg | ©Unsplash
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white boat on sea during daytime in Mangawhai Heads New Zealand
Ocean

Mangawhai Heads
Mangawhai Heads is a township in Northland, New Zealand
Experienced by @Douglas Bagg | ©Unsplash
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photography of person standing in cove in Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve New Zealand
Caving

Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve
Te Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve is in the southern part of Mercury Bay on the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand
Experienced by @David Sutton | ©Unsplash
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shore under cloudy sky during daytime in Hahei New Zealand
Beach

Hahei
Hahei is a small settlement in Mercury Bay on the eastern side of the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand
Experienced by @Casey Horner | ©Unsplash
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close-up photography of sea wave under white clouds and blue sky in Raglan New Zealand
Ocean

Raglan
Raglan is a small beachside town located 48 km west of Hamilton, New Zealand on State Highway 23
Experienced by @Tim Marshall | ©Unsplash
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ocean wave under cloudy sky in Mount Maunganui New Zealand
Ocean

Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui, or Mauao, commonly known by locals as The Mount, is an extinct volcanic cone at the end of a peninsula and the town of Mount Maunganui, by the eastern entrance to the Tauranga Harbour in New Zealand
Experienced by @Tim Marshall | ©Unsplash
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group of swans dipped in body of water in Rotorua New Zealand
Loch

Rotorua
Rotorua is a city on the southern shores of Lake Rotorua from which the city takes its name, located in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island
Experienced by @Jeevan Jose | ©Unsplash
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white clouds on gray rocky mountain in White Island New Zealand
Volcanic landform

White Island
Whakaari / White Island is an active andesite stratovolcano situated 48 km from the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand, in the Bay of Plenty
Experienced by @James Lee | ©Unsplash
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