One of many waterfalls in the glacial valley of Franz Josef glacier.
Franz Josef Glacier, South Island, New Zealand
Franz Josef Glacier
Westland, New Zealand.
Franz Josef Glacier, South Island, New Zealand
Another waterfall detail. I promise, I have other images.
Franz Josef Glacier, South Island, New Zealand
OK, last one for a bit.
Franz Josef Glacier, South Island, New Zealand
Waterfalls from the sky at Franz Josef Glacier. A glacier...in a rain forest. Nowhere but New Zealand :D Those tiny figures you see are carving steps into the ice for the tour group not far behind them.
Franz Josef Glacier, South Island, New Zealand
The face of the Franz Josef Glacier. Love the color of the newly exposed and very old ice.
Fox Glacier, South Island, New Zealand
Pools of water with glacial silt giving it that azure blue color. Looking toward Fox Glacier.
The West, and the Tasman Sea.
Beach scene on the Tasman Sea, South Island, New Zealand
Milford Sound, with Mitre Peak just left of center.
Milford Sound
A pair of Kea's, a very entertaining alpine parrot. I really love their personalities, however, they are also fond of stealing shiny objects, so don't leave anything laying around or turn your back on them. : D
Another kea, it's mate was nearby. They have some beautiful orange feathers on their backs that are visible when their wings are spread. I wasn't able to capture that.
This is the Cathedral in Christchurch New Zealand that was severely damaged in the recent earthquake. Hopefully they'll be able to restore it again, but it looks heavily damaged.