Falls in New Zealand | Limited Edition of 10
Fine Art Waterfall Print from a New Zealand Fjord Landscape
This was one of those moments where the land felt ancient—like it had been carved by time, not just weather. I was deep in the New Zealand wilderness, hiking through damp forest trails that echoed with the low roar of something massive. That sound led me to this scene: a thunderous waterfall plummeting down a steep, moss-covered fjord wall. Water pounded against stone with so much force it sent clouds of mist swirling upward. The whole scene was alive—loud, cold, and grounded in something primal.
What stopped me wasn’t just the height or the sound—it was how the water moved with grace through all that ruggedness. The rock walls were almost vertical, dark and worn, but softened by vibrant green moss clinging in every crevice. It reminded me of Norwegian fjords, but there was something uniquely raw about this one—less travelled, more weathered. It didn’t feel like a tourist site; it felt like the earth caught mid-breath.
I framed the shot tight—not to show the full waterfall but to capture the part that felt most alive. You can see where the water hits the rock, fractures into spray, and slides into a pool hidden just out of frame. This isn’t the typical postcard view. It’s an invitation to pause and look closer, to feel the contrast of motion and stillness, of water against ancient stone.
There’s no artificial colour saturation here. What you see is what I saw. And I think that honesty matters—especially now, when so much imagery is simulated or enhanced beyond recognition. This is real, wild terrain. A real waterfall, crashing through a real fjord. And it’s this kind of experience that reminds me why I still carry a camera everywhere I go.
If this piece speaks to you, if you’ve ever stood by a roaring fjord or dreamed of misty cliffs and untouched wilderness, you’ll probably enjoy more work from the Waterfall Photography Collection and the Wilderness Photography Collection—they both hold the same kind of wild pulse.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2016
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
Museum Quality Fine Art Prints
All prints are produced by the artist using archival pigment inks on professional photographic paper with a subtle luster finish.
This paper offers a balanced surface that enhances tonal depth, preserves fine detail, and reduces glare under typical indoor lighting conditions.
Each print is carefully inspected prior to dispatch to ensure consistency of finish and presentation.
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Each print is personally produced, signed, and packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
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