Even the most breathtaking landscapes can start to feel over-familiar when you photograph them often — especially when they’re right on your doorstep. But what if the key to reigniting your creative spark isn’t found in far-off places, but in learning to see the familiar differently? In this post, I share how shifting my focus from sweeping vistas to more intimate details helped me rediscover inspiration in the landscapes I thought I already knew — and how you can do the same.

An itinerary with photos, gear tips, and a personal account of a 3-day hike of the Routeburn Track, one of New Zealand’s most scenic Great Walks.

This visual journey follows Northland’s Twin Coast Discovery Highway, taking you through the Kauri Coast to the Far North, before returning via the Bay of Islands to Whangārei. Travelling in our motorhome, we dedicated two weeks to thoroughly revisit familiar spots and uncover new ones.

This article explains what a Circular Polarising Filter (also known as a CPL filter) is, and shows results of an in-depth test to determine if they make a genuine difference to landscape photography. And I made an unexpected discovery!

Step into the serene beauty of Lake Tūtira, where a foggy morning and tranquil waters set the stage for magical reflections and unexpected inspiration. Discover how this 36-hour retreat turned into a photographer’s dream!

Find out what made the year 2024 so special to Jos.

In this comprehensive article, which is part of a mastering misty landscape photography guide, you’ll learn how to predict and where to find misty landscapes in New Zealand.

Jos will hold an exhibition in the Creative Arts Napier gallery from 31st January to 13th February 2025. The exhibition is called The Magic of Fog and Light and features landscape photos of Hawke’s Bay.

A visual story about a group of recurring trees in the rural fields of Hawke’s Bay that are a recurring photography subject for Jos Buurmans. View his images and learn why revisiting the same location could help your photography.

One of Jos’s images is featured on the cover of the very first Hawke’s Bay Photographers 2025 Calendar.

A story about how locals experience the daily sunrise from Te Mata Peak, Havelock North.

This article explains what is meant by “Back Button Focus”, how to use it, what the advantages and disadvantages are, and if you should use it.

A visual journey through the enchanting landscapes of Iceland with landscape photographer Jos Buurmans, as he recounts his September 2023 expedition following Iceland’s Ring Road to capture distinctly shaped mountains, moss-covered lava, iconic waterfalls, accessible glaciers and iceberg-occupied lagoons.

This article explains what is meant by “Exposure Stacking”, how to use it, what the exposure stacking techniques are, and which one is the best.

Local photographer Jos Buurmans shares his top 8 easily accessible landscape photography spots in the Hawke’s Bay.

This article explains what is meant by “Exposure Bracketing”, how to use it, what the advantages and disadvantages are, and when you should use it.

This article provides an outline of the equipment you need and the techniques you should learn to begin your landscape photography journey.

Jos Buurmans is now offering 1-2-1 tuition landscape photography services in Hawke’s Bay.

A presentation of the favourite photos taken by Jos Buurmans in 2023.

This article explains what is meant by “Exposing to the Right”, also known as ETTR, how to use it, what the advantages and disadvantages are, and if you should use it.