Breathtaking alpine landscape featuring Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest peak at 3,724 meters, perfectly reflected in the still waters of Hooker Terminal Lake. The foreground showcases dramatic glacial icebergs floating in the milky glacial lake, created by the retreating Hooker Glacier. Golden sunrise light illuminates the snow-capped Southern Alps peaks while the surrounding valley walls frame this iconic scene. Located in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park on New Zealand's South Island, this pristine wilderness area is accessible via the popular Hooker Valley Track. The image captures the raw beauty of New Zealand's alpine environment, showcasing the dramatic contrast between the white glacial ice, turquoise lake waters, and towering mountain peaks under a clear blue sky
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