"Beyond the Plains" is one of my current photography focuses. The journey started from the exploration of New Zealand's Southern Alps where a large part of the mountain ranges has rarely been photographed before. To me, this mission is challenging from both mountaineering and photography aspects. Yet it is also the most exciting experience that I have ever had. 9 July 2014, it was winter in southern hemisphere. This was the third day of our mountain trip to Mt Cook Range. Weather started to change from the morning: the sky became dramatic and clouds were floating above Tasman Valley. From the mountain ridge, an impressive view over Tasman Valley could be gained.