Rainforest Central.
 
South Island's west coast residents sure know what rain looks like. Many parts of this region get more than five metres of it every year. That combined with it's isolated location, make this the spot for some pristine Beech forests and wetlands. It's a beautiful place, but don't forget your raincoat. Photo details: Canon 350D, ISO 400, 1/200th second exposure with a Sigma 28-300mm lens @ f-6.3.

Image taken May 22nd 2008