Location: Mount Taranaki, Taranaki, New Zealand
For the longest time I had wanted to photograph the incredible scene from the mountain tarns overlooking Mt Taranaki, and in autumn 2019 I finally got the opportunity. Getting to this location requires making a 2.5 hour trek up to Pouakai Hut. Then after finally making it to the hut which is a very welcome site it is just a short distance further to the mountain tarns and an absolutely breathtaking view of Mount Taranaki. I literally spent several hours here shooting different perspectives in the changing light. The weather closes in and changes rapidly up there but I was very fortunate with the conditions and love the dramatic clouds in this dramatic image.
