Linda Brown, The secrets of the river bed (AERIAL 2026)

River beds are deceiving landmarks, hiding their beauty from us below layers of mud and silt, the outflows not visible until we get up high. Only then do they reveal the bounty, a truly magnificent palette of colour that is both breathtaking and awe-inspiring. The effort is worth it, the secret is unlocked.

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