15 Film Photos of Adventure From a Free-wheeling Summer in New Zealand

After living near Auckland for seven years, one professional expat photographer dedicates a final summer to seeking out adventure on the South Island

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15 Film Photos of Adventure From a Free-wheeling Summer in New Zealand

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Photographer

Tom Powell

Camera

Yashica Mat, Ricoh 500GX

Film

Portra 400, Ektar 100, expired Ilford Delta 400

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