Fresh Water, Forests + Mountains
Dawn's Embrace
It was one of my last days in New Zealand when I came across this view from the end of a rocky road on the South Island. The sun was just starting to dip in the sky and I loved the magical feel of the pier and the reflection in front of me, so I waited until the sun got further and further down, creating an almost watercolor-like effect of surreal grandeur.
It was a fitting goodbye as I would soon depart for the airport and dreams of returning would haunt my dreams for months. Taking me back to my photography portfolios as I stared in a semi conscious state, reminiscing of the perfect landscapes.
On a side note, you may have noticed I called this image "Dawn's Embrace" while in fact it was shot at Dusk. It should have rightfully been titled "Dusk's Embrace" however when I submitted the image to the 2019 International Photographic Competition I entered it as "Dawn's Embrace". It ended up winning top honors, so I kept the name as is. But it was shot at dusk. Just don't tell anyone...
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