While it is easy to be dazzled by the mountains and rivers of New Zealand, using the stones in the field as a foreground creates an interesting shot and still captures the might of the mountain in the background.

This area is known as the Mackenzie Basin or Mackenzie Country (Te Manahuna). It was a traditional food gathering area for the Mãori. More recently, it was the setting for the climatic battle in Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Sony A7RIVA, Sony FE 24-70 GM II, ISO 250 @38 mm, f13, 1/800.