Maru Kim, Elemental Contrast (JUNIOR 2025)

Captured in the late afternoon, this image of the Redcliffe coastline possesses a dramatic intensity. The explosive sunburst and the furiously assembled clouds create a striking visual conflict with the placid sea and shore. By stripping away colour, the photograph focuses entirely on the extreme contrast of light and texture, embracing the moment where nature's powerful force and deep stillness coexist. The result is a familiar Queensland coastline transformed into an unfamiliar, almost otherworldly landscape.

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