Ken Cooke , Wakatipu Basin NZ (LANDSCAPE 2026)

I took this photo after pulling over on the side of the road to take in the amazing view over the Wakatipu Basin in New Zealand. The scene was too good to capture in one shot, so I stitched together 11 photos to make this panorama. The mix of sunlight, clouds, and autumn colours made it a perfect moment to stop and admire the landscape.

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