Westland District is a stunning region located on the South Island of New Zealand. Known for its rugged coastline, towering mountains, and pristine rainforests, Westland District is a photographer's paradise. The district is home to several iconic photography locations, including the Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier, and Lake Matheson. These locations offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, with opportunities to capture stunning reflections, dramatic sunsets, and unique wildlife.
... of Mount Tasman and Mount Cook as the sun rises over one of the more famous "mirror lakes" in New Zealand's South Island
... in this shot, the lake is perfectly still, allowing a much higher resolution reflection of Mount Cook. I just noticed, there's a shimmer on the lake on my last upload of this scene a few days ago...
Mount Aspiring National Park, West Coast, New Zealand
At Lake Matheson, nature has combined exactly the right ingredients to create truly stunning reflections of New Zealand's highest peaks Mount Cook...
After a long day with lots of rain finally the sun gave his last show over the ocean. Taken on the very windy beach of Hokitika with no one else...
... a panoramic view of the sun rising behind the Southern Alps with Mount Cook and Mount Tasman reflected in Lake Matheson.
West Coast, New Zealand
Staying at Fox Glacier for two reasons. Photographing Lake Matheson and trying to photograph Mount Cook (highest mountain in New Zealand, 3766 meter)...
A photo taken during our family tour of the South Island last month. Vivid turquoise water of the Hokitika River rushes through a magnificent granite...
.... near Fox Glacier, on New Zealand's South Island
.... to Lake Matheson, near Fox Glacier, in New Zealand's South Island. Plenty of detail to be found if the image is seen full res (click twice on the image with your mouse).
Lake Matheson, near the Fox Glacier in South Westland, New Zealand, is famous for its reflected views of Aoraki/Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. On the...
A day of rain when driving along the west coast and my arrival at Hokitika was not promissing anything better. But around 8pm it became dry and i...
Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Westland District!
Most notably David Hamments and StarCitizen.