• An aerial view of the Two Thumb Range and Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie Basin
  • Blue hour at Lake Camp, Canterbury
  • A rainbow forms as the morning sun lights up Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park
  • Wind-formed snow patterns on the Tasman Glacier have a passing resemblance to stucco!
  • North-westerly conditions can often produce fiery sunsets over the eastern past of the South Island
  • Mueller Lake, Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, with moonlight starting to take over from sunlight
  • Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Tekapo
  • Golden light spills into the Tasman Valley, Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park
  • Early morning in the Tasman Valley with a view to Aoraki - Mt Cook
  • Lupin flowers line the Pukaki Canal in the Mackenzie Basin
  • Dusk at Lake Heron brings out and intense crimson hue in the sky
  • The rising sun creates strong light contrasts on the Southern Alps
  • A crystal clear morning at Lake Camp in the Canterbury high country
  • Early morning starts at Lake Tasman may be cold but they are often beautiful for photography
  • Day transitions to night at Lake Camp, Canterbury
  • Aoraki-Mt Cook (3724m) towers above inversion cloud blanketing the Tasman Valley
  • The last moments of warmth for the day light up the trees lining Lake Camp
  • When State Highway 8 comes alongside Lake Pukaki the first sight of its glacial blue water is almost too difficult to believe
  • In summer the lupin flowers blooming along the hydro canals of the Mackenzie Basin are a treat for the eye
  • A southerly cold front rapidly approaches across the Canterbury Plains
  • The sprint to get to Tasman Lake at sunrise on this cold winter's morning was well worth the effort!
  • A beautifully still winter's afternoon at Lake Heron, Canterbury
  • When the hoar frost descends on the Mackenzie Country it can be so intense that it looks like snow!
  • The Red Tarns are accessed via an hour and a bit climb from Aoraki / Mt Cook village
  • The wintry view from Sealy Tarns towards Aoraki / Mt Cook
  • Although mostly purples and pinks, lupins can be found in a diverse range of colours (Lake Tekapo)
  • Minutes after capturing this image at Lake Tekapo, the heavens opened and I was running for cover!
  • A classic Kiwi scene: baches (sometimes called cribs) beside the water at Lake Alexandrina, with lupins providing a splash of colour
  • A long exposure turns this windy and wild shore at Lake Tekapo into a picture of calmness
  • A long exposure of a rather gloomy evening at Lake Tekapo
  • A nor'west sky over Lake Tekapo lights up at sunset
  • Sky and land compete for most colourful at Lake Tekapo
  • A crazy light show closes out the day at Lake Tekapo
  • The interplay of light and shadow make for a partly abstract take on a classic Mackenzie Basin scene
  • The protected wildlife refuge of Lake Alexandrina is a serene spot to see out the end of the day
  • An aerial view of the Godley River has it descends from the Southern Alps towards Lake Tekapo
  • A chilly start to the day (-14 degrees C) on a back country road near Lake Tekapo
  • A longer shutter speed was used here to capture the swaying of the lupins in the strong breeze (Lake Tekapo)
  • An alignment of rocks provides a great leading line to this winter scene at Lake Tekapo
  • A UFO cloud (altocumulus lenticularis) hovers over Aoraki / Mt Cook
  • The iconic view from Peter’s Lookout across Lake Pukaki to Aoraki / Mt Cook
  • A spectacular display of the Aurora Australis (Southern Lights), viewed west of Christchurch in May 2017
  • A super crisp winter's afternoon on the shore of Lake Heron
  • A storm on sunset is a recipe for epicness!
  • In November 2016 the Kaikoura area was hit by a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake; but the place remains as beautiful as ever!
  • Although predominantly seen in purples and pinks, lupins can be found in nearly every colour of the rainbow.
  • A summer storm over the Waimakariri River coincides with sunset to create a spectacular end to the day
  • The Clay Cliffs near Omarama provide a great backdrop against the Ahuriri River
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