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December 2012

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Dennis Radermacher

Dennis is an architectural photographer with a passion for the outdoors. He’s been contributing images and words to Wilderness for more than 10 years.

By Dennis Radermacher

After summiting 1921m Blimit at Arthur’s Pass National Park on a picture perfect day with stunning cloud-cover, John Perry demonstrated his rope-coiling skills. The climb was made as part of a snowcraft course organised by the New Zealand Alpine Club. Shot with a Fuji X100, f/11, 1/400, ISO200.

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Dennis Radermacher

Dennis is an architectural photographer with a long-standing connection to the outdoors. He has been contributing to Wilderness Magazine for more than ten years, combining his interest in tramping with photography. In his spare time, he makes furniture, experiments with 3D printing, and enjoys exploring new places.

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