Don Saunderson, To Catch a Wave (PEOPLE WILDERNESS 2023)

In "To Catch a Wave," the untamed wilderness of the Australian coastline comes alive. A fisherman, representing the nation's most popular sport, stands as a sentinel on a rugged rock. As the sun breaks the horizon, casting a golden glow, a wave crashes in a perfectly timed arc. This fleeting spectacle, caught in the lens, captures the symbiotic relationship between man and the wild, each shaping and challenging the other. A testament to the enduring allure of nature, the image is a compelling entry in any wilderness competition.

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