Roam is about celebrating the beautiful nation of New Zealand. Not just how it looks, but how it feels: the people, the activities on offer, the fun that’s to be had. It’s about adventuring through Aotearoa.

This category of images shows the character of Aotearoa. Sure, the typical “mountains reflected in the still fjord waters” shots are there, and they are as stunning as ever, but there’s more to it. The interior of a cozy cafe, kids leaping into a river, misty mornings that make farmland mysterious. New Zealand as it presents itself to travellers both foreign and domestic: absolutely beautiful and also friendly, laidback, fun-seeking, and a little bit stoic. Spid, as he does with his portraiture, uses images to tell a story and showcase a relationship—in this case, a story of a people and a land, their relationship with each other, and how he relates to and captures both.

If you need some images of New Zealand that offer something a little different, from someone who understands the place, check out Roam.