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Limited Edition Print - 150
Photographed in the fragile pause between seasons, as the light turned gold at the close of an autumn day and a snow-laden storm began to gather. For a brief moment, warmth and winter collided, golden sunlight brushing the land just as the threat of snow crept in. The tussock grasses around Lake Angelus glowed with renewed life, their colour burning brightly before being swallowed by sleet and, later that night, buried beneath snow. The window was narrow, the change inevitable, a fleeting, luminous moment suspended between calm and coming cold
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I hadn’t set out for Lake Angelus. The plan was the Hinapouri Tarns beyond, hidden beneath Angelus Peak in the Nelson Lakes, the sort of place that gets overlooked because Lake Angelus steals all the attention. On this trip Angelus was only ever meant to be a waypoint.
But somewhere along the Robert Ridge, the weather began to turn. Fast. Cold. The pack was heavy, tent, sleeping bag, and more camera gear than sense and with every step, the margin for error shrank. The clouds lowered, the wind picked up to a gale, and the decision stopped being optional. Lake Angelus it was.
The hut was full. Of course it was. So I pitched the tent, cooked a quick dinner, and finally did the thing I’d been climbing five hours to do, take photographs. The light didn’t last long. It never does.
As soon as it faded, the snow arrived. Proper snow. The kind that fills the dark and softens every sound. Lying there later, in a tent, high in the mountains, in the middle of a snow storm, I realised I’d accidentally ticked off a small, childhood dream.
Not a bad trade for a change of plans.
Location
Lake Angelus (Māori: Rotomaninitua) is a high-alpine tarn in Nelson Lakes National Park, set at 1,650 metres within a rocky glacial basin. Surrounded by alpine peaks, including Mount Angelus, the lake is often frozen from late autumn through spring. Reached by a challenging 12-kilometre hike from the Mount Robert track, it is a remote and exposed environment, defined by altitude, weather, and rugged terrain.
Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag®
Each limited edition print is produced on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 308gsm, one of the world's most renowned fine art papers. Made from 100% cotton with a softly textured surface, it delivers rich depth, exceptional colour, deep blacks, and striking contrast. This museum-grade paper is acid- and lignin-free, ISO 9706 certified, and crafted for true archival quality — ensuring your print will last for generations.
Pigment-based inks provide exceptional longevity, delivering archival quality for up to 100 years when paired with UV70 glass framing.
read moreHandcrafted in Nelson by Nelson City Framers, each frame is made from kiln-dried pine for strength and longevity. Finished in timeless grained black, with dimensions of 26mm wide × 40mm deep, offering a refined balance of depth and elegance.
Your print is mounted on acid-free, neutral pH foam board to ensure archival quality and long-term preservation.
read moreYour limited addition print is protected with UV70 non-reflective glass, each photograph is shielded from 70% of UV light to prevent fading. The anti-reflective finish allows for clear, uninterrupted viewing even in bright or high-glare environments.