This image was taken a short stroll from Lake Mackenzie Hut on the Routeburn Track. The large tree roots and huge crack in the boulder make for a cool little place to climb and explore. – Vaughan Brookfield Camera settings: Canon 1DX, 24-105mm lens, f4.0, 1/400, ISO6400.
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