PETR HLAVACEK is a photographer with a strong affection for New Zealand's landscapes. Originally from the Czech Republic, he arrived in New Zealand in 2001, and has been photographing this country since, building an impressive reputation for his richly coloured and beautifully composed landscapes. Petr's photographs have featured in magazines such as New Zealand Geographic, Wilderness, D-Photo, Photoshop Use, and in his book South: Photographs from the South Island of New Zealand. Petr founded the image library NZICESCAPES IMAGES, and runs a photographic gallery in Whataroa, South Westland, where he lives with his partner.