Matt Tomkins, Rakaia (AERIAL 2025)

An aerial view of the Rakaia River, one of the largest braided rivers in New Zealand. The distinctive blue colour is caused by stone “flour” suspended in the water – rock pulverised into tiny particles by glaciers that feed the river.

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