About Tracey

Tracey Thornton is the inspiration behind the Ohakune Gallery, Museum and Gift Shop,  62 Thames Street, Ohakune (just east of Ohakune Railway Station).


She has been involved in Travel Photography for many years and operate a professional photography business from her Ohakune Gallery.  Her love of photography started with her first SLR Canon AE1 camera which accompanied her on my many overseas trips, experiencing and capturing the history, culture, magnificent colour and beauty of nature’s landscapes, the generosity of local people and amazing wildlife.

She experienced her first sunset and sunrise aboard a fluka, sailing down the Nile River in Egypt, to the pure, vast, endless frozen lands of Norway, historic buildings and the picturesque countryside of Europe, the warm turquoise waters of the Mediterranean and Greek Islands, the forgotten civilisation of the Incas of South America, to the wild and vast continent of Africa and all its special secrets, modern America,, the sensual beauty of Canada and its spiritual Indian people, and the Arctic,  India and all its richeness ,  Australia and the unique wildlife, dreamtime Aboriginal people, “The Top End” of Kakadu, to “The Red Centre” of Uluru,  the frozen Antarctica, and not least my own beautiful country of New Zealand that occupies a special place in my heart.

 

A keen traveller and tramper, always looking for adventure, has led to many opportunities for overseas trips and assignments.

My specialty is the popular and spectacular Wildlife and nature pictures, capturing a glimpse of this beautiful planet we all share.

CONSERVING WILDLIFE

  *"BORNWILD" is an in the field photographic and research account on numbers of wildlife and endangered  species.

Protecting wildlife species is about more than numbers. Many declining wildlife populations need to increase their numbers to survive, but equally important, they need an intact habitat where they can thrive without the growing pressures from human populations. Today wildlife does not exist in isolation , most wildlife populations live outside of protected areas, where they live alongside humans. Effective wildlife conservation means recognizing this complex human-wildlife dynamic and implementing programs to address the needs of both humans and animals.

A supporter of

  • World Wildlife Fund ( http://www.wwf.org.uk ) protecting rare and endangered species and preserving earth’s biodiversity
  • Fred Hollows Foundation (http://www.hollows.org ) restoring sight to hundreds of people living in Third World Countries.
  • Child Sponsor of Jennifer from Kenya through World Vision (http://www.worldvision.org)
  • Corbett Foundation India (http://www.corbettfoundation.org) To protect The Royal Bengal Tiger of India and conserve the unique ecosystem. Financing wildlife research projects and restore the natural harmony between local villagers and wildlife.
  • Royal NZ Foundation for the Blind ( http://www.rnzfb.org.nz ) a sponsor of a puppy in the guide dog training programme.
  • Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc. ( http://www.forestandbird.org.nz )
  • Polar Bear International (http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/) dedicated to the worldwide conservation of the Polar Bear and its habitat through research, stewardship, and education, and provide scientific resources to institutions worldwide
  • Whakamanu Wildlife Trust NZ. ( http://www.enviroresearch.co.nz ) NZ. Protection, Preservation & Conversation of native flora & fauna. Kiwi chicks release back into the wild (Operation Nest Egg) in Ruapehu District.
  • African Wildlife Foundation ( http://awf.org ) protecting Africa's declining wildlife populations and recognizing human-wildlife conflict from the effects of poaching to predator attacks on livestock, and education/ wildlife scientific research.
  • Project Tongariro NZ. ( http://www.tongariro.org.nz ) Established in 1984, Project Tongariro is a non-profit organisation to promote educational and recreational values of Tongariro National Park NZ. from tree planting, pest control, habitat restoration etc.

I also have an extremely keen interest in conservation and preserving our environment for future generations. 

 

 *TESTIMONIALS

 >We thank Tracey and ttp for their continued support of taking photo shoots of kiwi chick releases and Ruapehu Kiwi Restoration Projects for Whakamanu Wildlife Trust for media release and trustee's and sponsors / supporters. --Kerry Oates.

 >We have had the privilege of hanging Tracey's photography in our hotel. We gave her a brief of the bird life and we are thrilled with the beautiful pictures that now grace our hallways. Tracey and ttp captures the elements of nature at its best. --Annie Scarf  Powderhorn Chateau.

 >Amazed by the realism of the picture, the beautiful colours, the birds flying along the beach, the waves, clouds and flax appear to be moving, it is often a talking point as most see it as an original painting.  -- R Thomas  Mission Bay.

 > We commissioned Tracey Thornton Photography to capture a large picture of a winter scene of  a snow covered Mt Ruapehu and Ohakune area where we used to farm., just perfect for our home in Tauranga. -- Sonny & Brenda Chan.

A Member of

• Photographic Society of New Zealand  PSNZ
• Auckland Photographic Society. APS

I wish you all the joy that you can wish
(William Shakespeare 1564 – 1616)