Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
Astrophotography · Deep Sky · Night Landscapes
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I am Merlin Williams, an astrophotographer based in Lake Tekapo, within the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, one of the darkest and most protected skies on Earth.
Originally from Melbourne, I made Tekapo my base to pursue imaging nightscapes of New Zealand's beautiful landscapes and night skies, as well as deep-sky imaging of celestial bodies throughout our universe. My work uses narrowband and broadband techniques, with sessions often totalling multiple hours of open-shutter time.
Tekapo sits within one of the world's largest dark sky preserves. At over 700m altitude with over 200 clear nights per year and minimal light pollution, it offers targets invisible from the northern hemisphere, including the Magellanic Clouds and the dynamic Carina Nebula.
I'm available for fine art prints, editorial licensing, and custom night sky photoshoots for visitors to the Mackenzie Basin — just get in touch!
Get in touch
Open for print orders, commissions, and licensing enquiries
[email protected]What I offer:
High quality prints of my work on photo satin or metal, available upon request.
High-resolution images licensed for books, magazines, documentaries, and digital publications.
Custom night sky photography sessions around the Lake Tekapo area. Whether it's a portrait or a personal keepsake under the stars, get in touch and we'll make it happen.
Custom deep-sky or nightscape imaging projects- specific targets, time-lapses, or compositions.
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