• Apocalypse Sunset

    A storm coinciding with sunset made for a surreal scene across the Canterbury Plains

  • Pukaki Paddling

    A lone kayaker on Lake Pukaki with Aoraki-Mt Cook looming large on the horizon

  • Sefton Southwards

    The spine of the Southern Alps extending to the northern face of Mt Sefton (3,151m)

  • Craigieburn Range

    A nuclear sunrise over the Castle Hill Basin reflects in a tarn in the Craigieburn Range

  • Clay Cliffs

    Eroded spires of rock and silt project into the fog at the Clay Cliffs, Omarama

  • Many Become One

    The many braids of the Godley River, taken near its confluence with Lake Tekapo

  • Hooker Lake

    Hooker Lake and Aoraki-Mt Cook, taken on a winter's day just after sunset

  • Convergence

    The Tasman River (left) and Hooker River (right) converge and flow towards Lake Pukaki

  • Sefton Alpenglow

    The glowing summit of Mt Sefton (3151m), captured approximately 30 minutes before sunrise

  • Sefton

    The rising sun strikes the impressive eastern face of Mt Sefton (3151m)

  • Lyell Lake

    Pre-sunrise glow on the Southern Alps at the headwaters of the Rakaia River, Canterbury

  • Frosted

    A frozen Lake Lyell in the headwaters of the Rakaia River

  • Twizel

    The fog begins to dissipate, revealing the hoar frost enveloping the Twizel area

  • Hoary

    A hoar frost captured at Lake Ruatanwiha, Canterbury

  • Mt Potts

    Mt Potts (2184m) reflected in the calm waters of Lake Camp

  • Waimakariri Rainbow

    A rainstorm arrives just as the sun is about to set.

  • Peter’s Lookout

    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.

  • Lupin Mania

    Although predominantly seen in purples and pinks, lupins can be found in nearly every colour of the rainbow.

  • Mountains to the Sea

    In November 2016 the Kaikoura area was hit by a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake; but the place remains as beautiful as ever!

  • All in a Row

    An alignment of rocks provides a great leading line to this winter scene at Lake Tekapo

  • Godley

    An aerial view of the Godley River has it descends from the Southern Alps towards Lake Tekapo

  • Frosty

    When the hoar frost descends on the Mackenzie Country it can be so intense that it looks like snow!

  • Golden Glow

    The last moments of warmth for the day light up the trees lining Lake Camp

  • Twilight

    Day transitions to night at Lake Camp, Canterbury

  • A Crisp Beginning

    Early morning starts at Lake Tasman may be cold but they are often beautiful for photography

  • Heron Reflections

    A beautifully still winter's afternoon at Lake Heron, Canterbury

  • Tasman Dawn

    The sprint to get to Tasman Lake at sunrise on this cold winter's morning was well worth the effort!

  • Summer Storm

    A southerly cold front rapidly approaches across the Canterbury Plains

  • Above the Inversion

    Aoraki-Mt Cook (3724m) towers above inversion cloud blanketing the Tasman Valley

  • Winter Dawn

    A crystal clear morning at Lake Camp in the Canterbury high country

  • Tasman Reflections

    Early morning in the Tasman Valley with a view to Aoraki - Mt Cook

  • Tasman Valley

    Golden light spills into the Tasman Valley, Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park
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