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Exploring the Ashburton lakes in Canterbury, New Zealand
The weather can be a challenge in Canterbury, New Zealand sometimes. And by sometimes I mean a lot. I’ve come to realize it’s windy more than it is calm, so on those 10 km/hr wind days, I do anything I can to get out and chase me some reflections!
I’ve been to the Ashburton Lakes area numerous times. These photos are from multiple trips.
There’s something so magical about the snow capped mountains, the stillness of the air and the raw beauty of nature.
Lake Heron
Lake Clearwater
Lake Camp
Have you been to the Ashburton Lakes?
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Bee
Oh my goodness. It’s bonkers beautiful.
Lauren Korstrom
Bee<3 it really is here! Hopefully its made it on your destination list!
Jennifer
So beautiful! New Zealand blew my mind with how stunning it was. There aren’t many places I would re-visit, but there is so much to see in New Zealand, I can’t wait to go back.
Lauren Korstrom
JenniferIt really is stunning isnt it! Thats awesome to hear you’ve been here before! It really is a place you can keep going back and see something new!
Kelly Price
Wow, those are some seriously stunning pictures! I spent some quality time in New Zealand last November but I didn’t make it to the Ashburn Lakes. Now I can’t wait to go back. I think I’ll take a serious camera with me next time. Which one were you using?
Lauren Korstrom
Kelly PriceThank you! Its New Zealand just showing off haha! Yes you must come back, always something new to see! I shoot with nikon. This one was from my Nikon D3100 with the kit lens, f/3.5-5.6 18-55mm. SUPER camera to learn on!
Eva
Such beautiful lakes and such great shots. 😉
Shannon Gould
WOW. These photos are absolutely stunning!!! Like, jaw-droppingly beautiful. Adding this to my bucket list immedietley!
Lauren Korstrom
Shannon GouldThank you so much! I am so glad you like it and more importantly that NZ made it on the list. The beautiful thing is views like these go on for days here!
Serena
Wow the lakes look so amazing. I’m actually going to New Zealand in December! this guide comes in handy
Lauren Korstrom
SerenaThe lakes all around the country are just stunning! Oh thats exciting! December is such a great time to go! I highly recommend visiting the Abel Tasman too! 🙂
Hannah
I LOOOOOOVE reflections on the water. So stunning. Beautiful photos here and they definitely make me want to get to New Zealand!
Lauren Korstrom
HannahI have the same kind of LOVE for reflections as you! haha! Thats so great to here! One day you’ll find yourself here for sure 🙂
Vanda
Great photos! These lakes are absolutely stunning! Hope to visit New Zealand soon 🙂
Lauren Korstrom
Vandathank you! They are beautiful!! Oh yes you must!!
Natalie Allen
Beautiful. Peaceful. Calm. Well shot! My husband is from New Zealand and when we go it makes me feel so good to be there. I just wish it wasn’t so far away, I’d move in a heartbeat! (I need to get tired of living in Europe first, though!). Keep up the good work!
Lauren Korstrom
Natalie AllenThank you so much! Oh that is so cool your husband is from NZ! It is beautiful here. I just wish it wasn’t so far away from my family in Canada!
Bernie Jackson
That’s the kind of view that makes your soul happy, isn’t it? I can imagine the air would make your lungs feel they were having a great vacation too. Choosing Clearwater for the lake’s name was certainly never going to let anyone think they’d been misled.
Lauren Korstrom
Bernie JacksonYes you’re right on the money! Being out there you just feel so alive actually. You cant help but have a smile on your face and be happy 🙂
Danila Caputo
I love your pictures, so amazing, especially the first one! We tend to prefer the quiet spots so Lake Heron would definitely be the place to go to. Added it to our bucket list!
Lauren Korstrom
Danila CaputoAh yes the nice quiet spots are really wonderful! Im so glad to hear youre adding it to your list!
Cally Duncan
Beautiful photos and from another Canadian living abroad! Thank you for your morning reflections Lauren!
Lauren Korstrom
Cally DuncanThank you Cally!! Oh yay where are you from ?!
Maggie
This looks so beautiful!! I’ve always wanted to go to New Zealand, and this just adds to that!
Lauren Korstrom
Maggiethanks Maggie! I am so glad to hear that!!
Martina
OMG OMG OMG – this are some of the most beautiful pics I have seen all this week! Thanks for posting all this great informations – I have to visit this place…
Lauren Korstrom
MartinaThank you so much Martina!! I really appreciate that!!
Marteen
You had the perfect day for taking these pictures. They are stunning and you captured the stillness on the lakes perfectly. I could see myself in those pictures just enjoying the quietness and stillness.
Lauren Korstrom
MarteenIt wassss so perfect! I was so lucky! Yea, in the hustle and bustle of the every day life, the quietness is amazing!
Lara Dunning
What amazing photos! I can see why you wanted to go out and chase reflections – just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. New Zealand is on my bucket list.
Lauren Korstrom
Lara Dunningoh Im so glad it has you inspired! NZ is so beautiful! I hope its on everyones bucket list 🙂