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The Power of Nature

Annette Stiers Jones

United States of America

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At Cape Disappointment, the sea roars to life beneath the lighthouse. A massive wave crashes against the cliffs with awe-inspiring force. The ocean churns with untamed energy, its motion sculpted by wind and gravity into a form of pure, fleeting beauty.

Gold

Milford Sound. The most uniquely beautiful location. In this shot, sunrise begins to light up Mitre Peak, the calm waters perfectly reflecting it's stoic presence.

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Nominee

Calm Morning Waters

The Mangorei Track runs through forest with a thick canopy. The trees cover and protect the traveler, blocking sound and light. It is you and the forest; the only sound is birdsong. The pathway beckons you onward and upward to discover the reward at its end.