Michael Breitung Photography

MICHAEL BREITUNG PHOTOGRAPHY

Rocky shoreline with jagged rocks in the foreground, calm blue sea, distant snow-capped mountains, and soft, streaky clouds in the sky at dusk in South Island, New Zealand.

Rocky shoreline with jagged rocks in the foreground, calm blue sea, distant snow-capped mountains, and soft, streaky clouds in the sky at dusk in South Island, New Zealand.

Golden sand dunes with ripple patterns under a soft sunrise, distant rocky formations, and gentle ocean waves on Wharariki Beach, South Island, New Zealand.

Golden sand dunes with ripple patterns under a soft sunrise, distant rocky formations, and gentle ocean waves on Wharariki Beach, South Island, New Zealand.

Rocky outcrops and sea stacks reflected on a tranquil beach at blue hour, under dramatic clouds in New Zealand’s South Island.

Rocky outcrops and sea stacks reflected on a tranquil beach at blue hour, under dramatic clouds in New Zealand’s South Island.

A fast-flowing mountain stream winds through a rocky valley beneath dramatic, cloud-covered mountains, with the remnants of the Franz Josef glacier visible in the distance.

A fast-flowing mountain stream winds through a rocky valley beneath dramatic, cloud-covered mountains, with the remnants of the Franz Josef glacier visible in the distance.

Tall waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff into a turquoise river, surrounded by lush green forest in New Zealand’s South Island.

Tall waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff into a turquoise river, surrounded by lush green forest in New Zealand’s South Island.

Panoramic view from a grassy ridge overlooking Lake Wanaka with blue water, islands, and dramatic mountains under a partly cloudy sky in New Zealand's South Island.

Panoramic view from a grassy ridge overlooking Lake Wanaka with blue water, islands, and dramatic mountains under a partly cloudy sky in New Zealand's South Island.

A panoramic view of a blue lake surrounded by rolling hills and rugged mountains, with patches of green fields and distant snow-capped peaks under a partly cloudy sky.

A panoramic view of a blue lake surrounded by rolling hills and rugged mountains, with patches of green fields and distant snow-capped peaks under a partly cloudy sky.

Dramatic black and white landscape of South Island, New Zealand, featuring rugged mountains, a rocky foreground, wispy grass, and sunbeams breaking through heavy clouds onto the valley below.

Dramatic black and white landscape of South Island, New Zealand, featuring rugged mountains, a rocky foreground, wispy grass, and sunbeams breaking through heavy clouds onto the valley below.

Dense temperate rainforest with moss-covered trees, lush green ferns, and thick undergrowth in New Zealand’s South Island.

Dense temperate rainforest with moss-covered trees, lush green ferns, and thick undergrowth in New Zealand’s South Island.

Alpine landscape with yellow shrubs in the foreground, gnarled trees, and snow-capped mountains under a partly cloudy sky in New Zealand’s South Island.

Alpine landscape with yellow shrubs in the foreground, gnarled trees, and snow-capped mountains under a partly cloudy sky in New Zealand’s South Island.

Dramatic landscape of Milford Sound at sunset with towering mountains, reflective water, and moss-covered rocks in the foreground.

Dramatic landscape of Milford Sound at sunset with towering mountains, reflective water, and moss-covered rocks in the foreground.

Dramatic mountain landscape with dark clouds, rocky foreground with mossy boulders, calm water reflecting the peak, and misty fjord in the background at dusk.

Dramatic mountain landscape with dark clouds, rocky foreground with mossy boulders, calm water reflecting the peak, and misty fjord in the background at dusk.

Dramatic black and white landscape of Milford Sound with misty clouds, steep dark cliffs, and a waterfall cascading into the fjord below.

Dramatic black and white landscape of Milford Sound with misty clouds, steep dark cliffs, and a waterfall cascading into the fjord below.

Tall waterfall flowing down lush green cliffs into Milford Sound, with misty clouds above.

Tall waterfall flowing down lush green cliffs into Milford Sound, with misty clouds above.

Rocky coastline at sunrise with dramatic clouds, waves crashing over rocks, and sun rays illuminating the mist in New Zealand’s South Island.

Rocky coastline at sunrise with dramatic clouds, waves crashing over rocks, and sun rays illuminating the mist in New Zealand’s South Island.

Wide, cascading Mc Lean waterfall flowing over moss-covered rocks surrounded by lush green forest.

Wide, cascading Mc Lean waterfall flowing over moss-covered rocks surrounded by lush green forest.

Large round Moeraki boulder on Koekohe Beach at sunrise with colorful sky and small pools of water reflecting the light.

Large round Moeraki boulder on Koekohe Beach at sunrise with colorful sky and small pools of water reflecting the light.

Large spherical boulders on a sandy beach at sunrise, with a colorful pink and purple sky and gentle waves in the background.

Large spherical boulders on a sandy beach at sunrise, with a colorful pink and purple sky and gentle waves in the background.

Large spherical Moeraki Boulders on a sandy beach with shallow pools, under a colorful pink and purple sunrise sky.

Large spherical Moeraki Boulders on a sandy beach with shallow pools, under a colorful pink and purple sunrise sky.

Scenic view of a mountain valley with winding rivers, colorful tussock grass in the foreground, and dramatic clouds above the South Island landscape in New Zealand.

Scenic view of a mountain valley with winding rivers, colorful tussock grass in the foreground, and dramatic clouds above the South Island landscape in New Zealand.

Rocky shoreline with jagged rocks in the foreground, calm blue sea, distant snow-capped mountains, and soft, streaky clouds in the sky at dusk in South Island, New Zealand. Golden sand dunes with ripple patterns under a soft sunrise, distant rocky formations, and gentle ocean waves on Wharariki Beach, South Island, New Zealand. Rocky outcrops and sea stacks reflected on a tranquil beach at blue hour, under dramatic clouds in New Zealand’s South Island. A fast-flowing mountain stream winds through a rocky valley beneath dramatic, cloud-covered mountains, with the remnants of the Franz Josef glacier visible in the distance. Tall waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff into a turquoise river, surrounded by lush green forest in New Zealand’s South Island. Panoramic view from a grassy ridge overlooking Lake Wanaka with blue water, islands, and dramatic mountains under a partly cloudy sky in New Zealand's South Island. A panoramic view of a blue lake surrounded by rolling hills and rugged mountains, with patches of green fields and distant snow-capped peaks under a partly cloudy sky. Dramatic black and white landscape of South Island, New Zealand, featuring rugged mountains, a rocky foreground, wispy grass, and sunbeams breaking through heavy clouds onto the valley below. Dense temperate rainforest with moss-covered trees, lush green ferns, and thick undergrowth in New Zealand’s South Island. Alpine landscape with yellow shrubs in the foreground, gnarled trees, and snow-capped mountains under a partly cloudy sky in New Zealand’s South Island. Dramatic landscape of Milford Sound at sunset with towering mountains, reflective water, and moss-covered rocks in the foreground. Dramatic mountain landscape with dark clouds, rocky foreground with mossy boulders, calm water reflecting the peak, and misty fjord in the background at dusk. Dramatic black and white landscape of Milford Sound with misty clouds, steep dark cliffs, and a waterfall cascading into the fjord below. Tall waterfall flowing down lush green cliffs into Milford Sound, with misty clouds above. Rocky coastline at sunrise with dramatic clouds, waves crashing over rocks, and sun rays illuminating the mist in New Zealand’s South Island. Wide, cascading Mc Lean waterfall flowing over moss-covered rocks surrounded by lush green forest. Large round Moeraki boulder on Koekohe Beach at sunrise with colorful sky and small pools of water reflecting the light. Large spherical boulders on a sandy beach at sunrise, with a colorful pink and purple sky and gentle waves in the background. Large spherical Moeraki Boulders on a sandy beach with shallow pools, under a colorful pink and purple sunrise sky. Scenic view of a mountain valley with winding rivers, colorful tussock grass in the foreground, and dramatic clouds above the South Island landscape in New Zealand.

New Zealand - South Island

Gallery Info

The landscape of the New Zealand's South Island is even more diverse than the North Island. The Southern Alps run like a chain through the island and thus create strong contrasts in weather and vegetation. There is abundant rainfall along the wild west coast and thus almost jungle-like forests. You can also find glaciers here that almost reach sea level. East of the mountains, on the other hand, the landscape presents itself in warmer tones and it's much drier. On both sides of the Alps there is a great variety of photo subjects to discover.

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