This scenic view is of Lake Tekapo on the South Island of New Zealand. The lake undergoes a remarkable transformation each year from mid-November to December, when vibrant Russell lupines burst into colour, elevating the natural beauty to new heights. The plants" blooming heads, made up of pea-like flowers, can reach up to 150 centimetres. While photographers and nature lovers come to witness the varied hues of purple, blue and yellow lupins spread wide across Lake Tekapo, the Russell lupines have a somewhat controversial story. These invasive, exotic plants grow in dense stands, boxing out other flora. While these plants might be appealing to tourists, they can create a negative imbalance in the region"s ecosystem.
Russell lupines, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
Today in History
More Desktop Wallpapers:
-
Kargil Vijay Diwas
-
Let the Great Backyard Bird Count begin!
-
Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, England
-
The epitome of luxury
-
Bright blue lakes and rugged mountains
-
International Day of Peace
-
Mount Segla, Senja Island, Norway
-
Caribbean flamingos, Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico
-
An island made from a vow
-
A male chaffinch in a crab apple tree
-
A true symbol of heritage and royalty
-
Butterfly, fly away
-
Angry bird, doting dad
-
Les Braves monument, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France
-
Chilling out on an ice floe
-
Gollinger Waterfalls, Salzburg, Austria
-
A rainbow that’s worth the rainfall
-
Serra de Tramuntana, Balearic Islands, Majorca, Spain
-
A bridge that holds up history
-
Nature’s own canvas
-
Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram, Tamil Nadu
-
Heri es-Swani in Meknes, Morocco
-
A symbol of peace
-
Happy Welsh New Year!
-
It’s puffling season!
-
Flock of Swaledale sheep in North Yorkshire, England
-
Amber Fort, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
-
Sundance Film Festival
-
Nature’s art installation
-
This clever bird passes with flying colours