Arid Island
Great Barrier Island, NZ
"I remember walking onto this vast beach, thinking I was somewhere in the Mediterranean. The golden sliver of sand glowed against the expansive blue sky" - Maarten Dijkstra
Before the Storm
Kaeo, Northland, NZ
"This derelict house and its lone tree seemed to be soaking up the last of the light as they hunkered down before the approaching storm" - Maarten Dijkstra.
Carved Cathedral
Lower Antelope Canyon, Page, Arizona
"These walls have been carved by wind and water, creating a resilient space where one can worship the forces of nature. The glowing light is visible for the briefest of moments, making the solid rock look like sheets of silk, billowing in the breeze" - Sharyn Carter.
Diamonds on the Sea
Tokomaru Bay, East Coast, NZ
"This part of the world is the first to see the sunrise. Another beautiful day beckons as the new light sparkles on the Pacific Ocean, like scattered gemstones" - Sharyn Carter.