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Aotearoa Mountains in the rain

Me and my partner were driving down a deserted road to Mount Cook in New Zealand. It started raining, initially we were disappointed as we wanted to see the mountains in all their sunny glory. As we turned to look at them from the car we saw one of the most beautiful sights we had ever seen. The rain and the sun rays against the mountain range. It may be the most spectacular natural beauty I've witnessed.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2018
Date Uploaded: 09.2019
Photo Location: Mount Cook, New Zealand
Camera: X100F
Copyright: © Susie Brady