As we embrace new ways of living and working, one thing’s for certain, virtual calls are here to stay. This World Photography Day on 19 August and with some help from Tourism New Zealand, we are helping you up your Zoom (or Google Meet/Microsoft Teams) game with some amazing photos.
You can step away from the default backgrounds and transport yourself to the unparalleled landscapes of New Zealand instead with a new virtual background kit brought to you by Tourism New Zealand.
We are featuring some awe-inspiring pictures from the summit of Aoraki Mt Cook to the valleys of Matukituki, the collection of 17 breathtaking backgrounds has been released in partnership with the world’s top photographers like Junji Takasago, Will Patino, Lukasz Larsson Warzecha and Navaneeth Unnikrishnan.
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For the first time, these prized photos are being shared for anyone to enjoy while they wait to see the natural wonders in person when the time is right. They offer a glimpse into intimate moments in nature that the photographers have masterfully preserved with a click of a button.
New Zealand in a series of photos
The Surreal Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Park Rotorua by Navaneeth Unnikrishnan 
Sunrise over Mt Hikurangi, Tairawhiti by Eric Hanson Stormy Scenes in Abel Tasman National Park by Lukasz Larsson Warzecha Snow on the trail of Mt Hikurangi by Lukasz Larsson Warzecha Rainbow Over Sheep by Junji Takasago Moon Above Mt Aspiring by William Patino Lonely Waterfall in Milford Sound by Navaneeth Unnikrishnan Fiordland Coast by William Patino Mountain Layers Fiordland by William Patino Fiordland Coastal Wilderness by William Patino Orakei Korako Geothermal Park Rotorua by Navaneeth Unnikrishnan Black ferns against a night sky by Junji Takasago Dusky dolphin jumping at sunset by Junji Takasago Dusky Dolphin at Sunset by Junji Takasago Deep Green Valleys – Fiordland by William Patino Lupine Flowers – Milford Sound by Navaneeth Unnikrishnan Lupines against the night sky – Mackenzie by Junji Takasago
What is World Photography Day?
World Photography Day on August 19, is a day to pay homage to the history of photography. The day is dedicated to the art, craft, science and history of photography. It is also the day, we celebrate the pioneers who inspired others to take up this skill. The goal of World Photography Day is to create awareness, share ideas and encourage individuals in this field.
World Photography Day originates from the invention of the daguerreotype, a photographic process developed by Louis Daguerre.
To download the virtual background kit and the inspirations behind them, find here for free: https://bit.ly/TourismNewZealand-virtualbackgrounds.
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