Franz Josef Glacier flowing through rugged alpine valley on New Zealand’s West Coast.
Franz Josef Glacier flowing through rugged alpine valley on New Zealand’s West Coast.
Franz Josef Glacier flowing through rugged alpine valley on New Zealand’s West Coast.
Franz Josef Glacier flowing through rugged alpine valley on New Zealand’s West Coast.

Franz Josef Glacier 2010

from NZD 95.00

The dramatic ice river of Franz Josef Glacier winds through rugged alpine mountains on New Zealand’s West Coast. Mist clings to the steep rock faces while the ancient blue ice carves its way through the valley, revealing the powerful beauty of this iconic glacier landscape. This fine art landscape photograph captures the raw scale and wild character of one of New Zealand’s most remarkable natural environments.

Franz Josef Glacier was taken in 2010. If you look closely, you will see people roaming in front of and with guides on the ice structure.

As of early 2026, the Franz Josef Glacier continues to retreat significantly, with the terminal face located roughly 3,000 meters from the main viewpoint, making it impossible to reach from the valley-floor walk. The glacier remains a dynamic, rapidly retreating feature of the Southern Alps, heavily affected by ongoing ice loss, with access largely restricted to aerial tours for close-up viewing.

Our bespoke artwork is original photography, thoughtfully captured, designed and handcrafted in our studio gallery in New Zealand and Australia.

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The dramatic ice river of Franz Josef Glacier winds through rugged alpine mountains on New Zealand’s West Coast. Mist clings to the steep rock faces while the ancient blue ice carves its way through the valley, revealing the powerful beauty of this iconic glacier landscape. This fine art landscape photograph captures the raw scale and wild character of one of New Zealand’s most remarkable natural environments.

Franz Josef Glacier was taken in 2010. If you look closely, you will see people roaming in front of and with guides on the ice structure.

As of early 2026, the Franz Josef Glacier continues to retreat significantly, with the terminal face located roughly 3,000 meters from the main viewpoint, making it impossible to reach from the valley-floor walk. The glacier remains a dynamic, rapidly retreating feature of the Southern Alps, heavily affected by ongoing ice loss, with access largely restricted to aerial tours for close-up viewing.

Our bespoke artwork is original photography, thoughtfully captured, designed and handcrafted in our studio gallery in New Zealand and Australia.

Fine Art prints are created on 310gsm Baryta Photographique II paper, reminiscent of the traditional fibre-based darkroom papers and a fine satin finish.

Canvas Prints are wrapped and ready to hang.

Print sizes will fit pre-made standard frames that you can source anywhere or you can custom frame with your picture framer. 

Prints are shipped in a postal tube. Canvasses are shipped ready to hang.

In our Westport New Zealand gallery, our prints are framed in basic black aluminium and natural timber frames and can be purchased framed or just as a print. 

If you would like something custom-sized, please give us a call or email. All custom sizes can be printed and shipped from New Zealand and Australia.