The Lagoon

Photographer

Daniel Mickleson

Category

Nature Photography - Milky Way

Company

Night Kiwi

Submission Group

Amateur

Year

2025

Country / Region:

New Zealand

This image is the result of several years of attempts to capture it. The location is a hidden lagoon that usually holds little to no water. After heavy rainfall I made the trek in and found it almost flooded, creating a rare mirror-like reflection of the forest and the Milky Way’s core above. A fleeting scene, visible only under perfect conditions and celestial alignment. It was a moment I had long hoped to witness.