Glow Worms Turn This New Zealand Cave Into A Magical Starry Night

May 29, 2016

Something quite special dwells beneath the surface of New Zealand and these images prove that the country is just as beautiful below ground as it is above!

glow worm cave
Credit: Shaun Jeffers Photography

The Waitomo area is famous for it's limestone caves and within these caves are one of the most magical insects in the world, the glow worm. Glow worms emit a phosphorescent glow that light up the cave and create a surreal environment.

glow worm cave
Credit: Shaun Jeffers Photography

Over the past year, Shaun Jeffers has been back and forth to Waitomo’s Ruakuri Cave to master the art of photographing these magnificent little creatures.

glow worm cave
Credit: Shaun Jeffers Photography

glow worm cave
Credit: Shaun Jeffers Photography

glow worm cave
Credit: Shaun Jeffers Photography

glow worm cave
Credit: Shaun Jeffers Photography

glow worm cave
Credit: Shaun Jeffers Photography

glow worm cave
Credit: Shaun Jeffers Photography

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