New Zealand Landscape Photographer
One of the most amazing and unexpected little moments on my recent trip south was driving into this scene in the Mackenzie Country - one of my favourite areas in New Zealand to adventure and capture.
I have only ever seen pictures of a hoar frost on the news but this was some spectacle to finally be amongst.
A hoar frost occurs when moist air rapidly cools and it snap freezes to anything it touches leaving an ice covering on everything around you. Locals said it was unusual to see such a heavy and widespread one so early on into winter season so pretty stoked!
With a sudden and sustained drop in temperature it was certainly and consistently the coldest conditions I have photographed in. With the temperature hovering around -3º to -5º and no wind whatsoever it was breathtaking cold, yet amazingly calm.
These unexpected moments are one of the great things that I love about photography, you have your set plans, yet mother nature will always surprise and amaze you with her beauty!