Queenstown, New Zealand - a late afternoon storm hovers over the south end of Lake Wakatipu, in the southwest corner of the Otago Region. Lake Wakatipu is 80 km (50 mi) long and is New Zealand's longest lake.
Queenstown, New Zealand - thick cloud cover settles over Lake Wakatipu, seen from Deer Park Heights on the outskirts of Queenstown. Deer Park Heights was one of the primary filming locations for the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand - sunlight streaks through a cloud bank to light up a hillside in a fiery glow that reflects in the lake.
