During a recent trip to the South Island of New Zealand, I was struck by its vibrant waters and lakes tucked within a mountainous terrain. These photos celebrate the scenery and were taken while hiking or driving around the Banks Peninsula, Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook National Park, Wānaka, Queenstown, and Lake Wakatipu. I’ve also included some captures from a scenic flight over Queenstown, Mt Aspiring National Park, and Fiordlands.