This vibrant aerial landscape photo captures the dramatic beauty of New Zealand's Southern Alps, frozen rivers of glacial blue, and the sweeping grandeur of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. But beyond its vivid color palette, stark contrast, and expansive perspective, the image tells a deeper story.
The photograph, titled Glacial Blue, was captured by Australian photographer Stuart Chape and has now secured its fourth major international award, having most recently been named People's Choice Award winner at the 2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year.
