I recall journeying back from a rather disheartening excursion to Mount Cook, where the snow had fallen in relentless torrents, rendering the experience bleak and inhospitable. However, as we descended from the alpine heights and approached the shores of Lake Pukaki, the snow began to ease, as though nature herself had granted a brief reprieve. The lake, famed for its striking glacial blue waters, lies in the heart of the Mackenzie Basin and has long been revered both for its natural grandeur and its role in the hydroelectric schemes of the mid-20th century. It was there, against the backdrop of this storied and serene body of water, that the storm seemed at last to lose its grip.
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What a beautiful, magnificent view! The calm after the storm, sort of. Great capture!
ReplyDeleteI was hiding in the coach enjoying the heating
Delete...beautifully blue!
ReplyDeleteI like the blue but a lot of people don't like it
DeleteBeautiful photo
ReplyDeleteBeatiful scenery. Nice with the sudden change in the weather, a good memory, no doubt.
ReplyDeleteYes, all becoming memory
DeletePretty view of the lake! Take care, have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteYou have a great week too!
DeleteBeautiful photo, nice and peaceful feeling it gives off.
ReplyDeleteIt has a nice light
DeleteUna foto que la mejora ese cielo de un lugar con cierta belleza.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
Bonita imagen y composición.
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Such a peaceful blue scene!
ReplyDeleteA fine looking lake with its placid blue waters. I suspect it is still used to produce hydroelectric power.
ReplyDeletePossibly that too. Apparently green power is all over NZ
DeleteIt's beautiful. I don't know why New Zealand's lakes always seem absolutely calm.
ReplyDeleteI think it might not be calm but just appear so
DeleteIt's hard to believe you saw this and snow at practically the same time. It would be so fun to water ski on that smooth surface. But maybe a tad cold!
ReplyDeleteYes, cold +++
DeleteWhat a beautiful country -- NZ!
ReplyDeleteLovely frame!
ReplyDeleteA perfectly beautiful scene! From all that I have seen of New Zealand (only in photos), it is an incredible country.
ReplyDeleteWhen does it normally snow in Mount Cook? Did you get caught unprepared?
ReplyDeleteLooks really good.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful lake-- Well caught by you.
ReplyDeleteLovely colour of the sky and water!
ReplyDeleteThe views of this Pukaki Lake are spectacular
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Stunning :-D
ReplyDeleteSo peaceful to look at...
ReplyDeleteWhat an experience that must have been. Beautiful spot by the lake.
ReplyDeleteStunning
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.I don't think of you having snow down there.
ReplyDeleteFrom the snow to that beautiful and calm lake. Wow.
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Have a fabulous day and rest of the week. ☺
A moment of total silence, peace, and calm... I often long for such places of reflection. Simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow ! What a Stunning Capture ! Thanks for sharing with Garden Affair.
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