Sorry ppigeon, it's a shame the reflection pixelates but my camera is a bit old and I had to squeeze a lot of pics onto the memory sticks. It should encourage you to get there yoursellf ;) I can't recomend it more highly, the whole country looks just as good, well certainly the south island anyway.
This is an image that would have sold millions of copies on postcards in the 40's and 50's. I'ts stunning! However, it looks as though you may have gone a tiny bit too far with your sharpening ... I could be wrong ...
I always had this idea about New Zealand being a touch of paradise. Well its growing and growing....excellent picture...!!! Iloved the reflection and the mountain range...
P.S- It would be better if u could remove the noise a bit.
droool! ur r so lucky to live in australia, plus u can get on a plane and it doesnt take u 14 or so hours to get to NZ. im so jealous! ur picture is excellent.