As I flew past this scene over the Southern Alps of New Zealand, I couldn't help but think .. surely this is the heart of these mountains. With veins, chambers and so much life coming from it, this must be where its soul originates from.

The valley pictured here is actually called The Godley .. I wonder if it's because this is where God would live. Glacial waters leave these mountains through lakes and rivers and flow out to the famous Lake Tekapo in New Zealand's South Island.

I've taken many scenic flights over the years but this is the only time I've ever captured the Alps with such magic conditions over the Godley Valley and the plane happened to line up this scene perfectly.

It's a special one!