Craig Ford, Gold Nuggets (PLACES WILDERNESS 2023)

Nugget Point is an iconic platform on the Catlins Coast which is home to one of New Zealand's oldest lighthouses. Beyond the iconic lighthouse at the eastern-most end of the trail sit the famous "Nugget Rocks", apparently named by Captain Cook due to the fact that these dramatic rock formations looked like pieces of gold shining in the late afternoon sunlight. I walked out here on three consecutive afternoons hoping to catch this phenonemon at its best. On day three, I believe I succeeded with this image. South Island, New Zealand.

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