LIFEBLOOD OF A NATION - Zak Shaw Photography. Wild Rivers images summer 09/10

This NZ spring and summer I've been active with camera in hand photographing rivers.
I hope my river images stimulate memories and experiences surrounding rivers.
Wild rivers are New Zealand’s Lifeblood. The SPARC Lifeblood of the Nation expedition is aimed at raising public consciousness about New Zealand’s rivers and the threats many of them currently face. Lifeblood is aimed at highlighting what we have and what we stand to lose.
For an indepth write up on whats happening check out this backdated link
http://passion4adventure.blogspot.com/2009/10/lifeblood-of-nation.html

Many New Zealanders have emotional ties to standout places. The value of some of them is in question...What value do you place on knowing that these places will be there the next time you visit?
enjoy!
Zak

Sally Birchall crossing the Owen River, Kahurangi National Park.

Rafting the Mokihinui River, Kahurangi National Park.

Murchison's Matakitaki River

First descent of River X, Aorere tributary, Kahurangi National Park.

Churn Gorge - Burke River, South Westland.

Lesley River - Kahurangi National Park.
On this trip we hiked for two days over the Mt Arthur tablelands before spending three days traveling down the Karamea River to the ocean.

Hollyford River, Fiordland National Park

"Sabine Shadow" Sabine River, Nelson Lakes National Park.

Southlands Waikaia River.

D'Urvillie River - Nelson Lakes National Park.

Sabine River, Nelson Lakes National Park.

Kayaker Keith Riley. Prices River, West Coast.

The Burke Gorge, South Westland.

"Deep and swift" Kawatiri, NZ's Buller River.

Home run, Ruakituri River, Hawkes Bay