Lake Matheson

[Kyle Jones]

I just returned from two weeks in New Zealand and Australia. This wasn't really a photo trip, but was instead a vacation with my wife. Fortunately she was kind and patient enough to accompany me for at least a few serious landscape attempts so I do have a few things to share.

This was taken at sunset at Lake Matheson, known for its beautiful reflections of Mount Cook/Aoraki and Mount Tasman. It is a pretty cool hike around the lake and this small platform definitely becomes jam packed with tripods starting about an hour before sunset.

Any thoughts are welcome.

 

[JimFox]

Wow, very nice Kyle! That is a great reflection and it sure must have been a great place to see.

 

[AlanLichty]

I can certainly see why its famous for the reflections. Thats beautiful.

 

[Jim Dockery]

Excellent shot. Now you have to do a little travel post to tell us where you went and what you thought. I'm heading down for a similar trip in a couple years, but will stay much longer.

 

[Kyle Jones]

Excellent shot. Now you have to do a little travel post to tell us where you went and what you thought. I'm heading down for a similar trip in a couple years, but will stay much longer.

I will definitely write a travel post - I just need to get some editing done first. I both want to share what I picked up and remember what I did! The first lesson is that there are no easy drives in New Zealand. All roads are narrow, windy, two lanes, and of course you're driving on the wrong side.

 

[Rick Schump]

Very nice, always enjoy a good reflection.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

I just returned from two weeks in New Zealand and Australia. This wasn't really a photo trip, but was instead a vacation with my wife. Fortunately she was kind and patient enough to accompany me for at least a few serious landscape attempts so I do have a few things to share.

This was taken at sunset at Lake Matheson, known for its beautiful reflections of Mount Cook/Aoraki and Mount Tasman. It is a pretty cool hike around the lake and this small platform definitely becomes jam packed with tripods starting about an hour before sunset.

Any thoughts are welcome.
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That is absolutely beautiful, Kyle.

 

[Mike Mancil]

A stunning scene. Thanks for sharing with us.

 

[Ben Egbert]

Love the reflection.