Imagine towering mountains draped in lush greenery, mirrored in crystal-clear lakes. Imagine the morning light filtering through the ancient trees of the south island, casting a golden glow on the landscape. My recent adventure to New Zealand captured moments like these—nature in its most exquisite form. Between epic cliff jumps that had me certain I saw Jesus and stepping into the fantastical realm of The Shire from The Lord of the Rings, every photograph tells a story of breathtaking wildness, serene tranquility, and sheer excitement. Check out my first entry for the year, a place that has been on my bucket list for a while now, New Zealand. Photos were shot on my X-T30 and my S20.