Alpine Peaks

As I think I have already mentioned, I was enamored by New Zealand’s Alpine Peaks. There’s just something about their rugged beauty and the harsh contrast of jagged stone being softened by blankets of snow. A drive through the Alps on a clear day is truly spectacular!

Fox Glacier is just a few kilometers down the road from Franz Josef Glacier and offers views just as beautiful.


The peaks above the glacier. The pattern of snow at the base echos their jagged nature.


The valley floors stand in sharp contrast to the dramatic rise of the mountains.


Fading sun...