Feature: Mountain
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One of the most photographed lakes in the world (and for good reason!); Moraine Lake, Alberta, Canada. -
When you're on State Highway 80 and have this view of Lake Pukaki and Aoraki - Mt Cook, you know only good things lie ahead. -
State Highway 80 takes you to Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park, which is home to 22 mountains reaching over 3,000m above sea level. -
New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki / Mt Cook (3,724m), looms large over State Highway 80. -
It's easy to see why the famous author, Rudyard Kipling, described Milford Sound / Piopiotahi as the eighth wonder of the world. -
Doesn’t matter if it’s rain or shine, Doubtful Sound / Patea is always a spectacular place to be. -
As cloud whips off the crags of The Remarkables the setting sun breaks the horizon and lights the mountainside in a blaze of fire. -
Which way is up? A beautifully still and crisp winter's morning at Lake Matheson, Westland Tai Poutini National Park. -
When the Tasman Glacier (New Zealand's longest, at 25 km) calves ice into its terminal lake, a winter wonderland is the result. -
This view up the Hooker River towards Mueller Lake, in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, is obtained around 20 minutes walk in on the Hooker Valley Track. -
Lake Pukaki takes on this stunning turquoise colour due to the presence of rock flour, which is sourced from the grinding of glaciers against mountains in the headwaters of Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. -
Pipis (shellfish) in the waters of Milford Sound / Piopiotahi almost look like stars fallen from the sky -
In November 2016 the Kaikoura area was hit by a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake; but the place remains as beautiful as ever! -
Just on sunset the sun broke the horizon and painted this sweet line of light across the Remarkables. -
An alignment of rocks provides a great leading line to this winter scene at Lake Tekapo -
An aerial view of the Godley River has it descends from the Southern Alps towards Lake Tekapo -
The interplay of light and shadow make for a partly abstract take on a classic Mackenzie Basin scene -
The sprint to get to Tasman Lake at sunrise on this cold winter's morning was well worth the effort! -
In summer the lupin flowers blooming along the hydro canals of the Mackenzie Basin are a treat for the eye -
When State Highway 8 comes alongside Lake Pukaki the first sight of its glacial blue water is almost too difficult to believe -
Aoraki-Mt Cook (3724m) towers above inversion cloud blanketing the Tasman Valley -
Early morning starts at Lake Tasman may be cold but they are often beautiful for photography
