Lake Matheson

This is one of the iconic images of New Zealand (along with Mitre Peak), and while it is shot in a straightforward way the colours are different from the usual image. The reason for this is that most people see the Lake Matheson reflection in the early morning light when there is a soft blue look, whereas this shot was taken on an unusually clear evening (afternoon cloud build-up over the Alps on the West Coast most often precludes this effect). A perfect reflection creates an obvious symmetry, except for the light on the lake.

Taken on Asahi Pentax 6/7. 105mm lens. 100 ASA. Ektachrome film. Aperture F11.