New Zealand is often referred to as the land of the long white cloud and the light can change many times in one day. I love this sort of light, because dramatic clouds often provide the perfect canvas for a glorious sunset. I had looked at many angles around this lake, in varying lighting conditions, without capturing a dramatic sunrise or sunset photo. So, on my last day in Queenstown, I decided to give it one more go. I love the road off to the right of the image. I could imagine myself driving along that road and I felt it would help lead the viewer in to this beautiful scene. As we waited patiently, the setting sun began to ignite the skies with glorious amber hues that became stronger and stronger until it reached this crescendo. My only role was to press the button at the decisive moment on a scene that had already been painted for me.

Catalog Number: NZCF017049-54
Edition: 300
Image Ratio: 3:1