"Tasman" captures a broad perspective of one of the most magical sunrises I've ever witnessed. This was my first visit at dawn, and it certainly lived up to expectations!

The scene was an incredible display of nature: perfectly still with not even a whisper of wind and surrounded by total silence that set the stage for the day. The light show was amazing. I've explored Mount Cook National Park many times, but this was a sunrise like no other.

Running on just a few hours of sleep after a night dedicated to astrophotography, I found the trade-off absolutely worth it. The way the light danced across the sky, painting the clouds with an array of stunning colours, was utterly captivating. It's moments like this that fuel my passion for chasing these scenes.

This NFT is 266-megapixel, a huge resolution, and is 100mb, future-proofed for UHD displays.

In 'Tasman,' my vision is realized. Understanding the magnitude of the scene, I aimed to capture every fragment, opting for a wide-scale approach—a 15-shot panorama that ensures no detail is missed. It's an all-encompassing sweep of the landscape, as grand as the moment itself.

The Waning Crescent Moon, at 18.5%, is visible in the centre of the frame. To the left, Aoraki (Mount Cook), New Zealand's highest mountain, stands majestically illuminated.

Captured on the 12th of August 2023.

I'm incredibly excited to mint this image, a capture of one of my country's most beautiful spots.