Mike Launder, Defiance (SINGLE SHOT 2025)

A lone tree stands firm as storm clouds churn above, a quiet symbol of strength in the face of chaos. This image captures the raw tension between resilience and nature’s power — a reminder that beauty often exists on the edge of a storm.

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