Alexis Lee, The golden hour (LANDSCAPE 2025)

Captured at Franz Josef, New Zealand, this photo beautifully showcases the magic of golden hour. As the sun dipped toward the horizon, its warm light illuminated the tree’s leaves, contrasting against the bare branches. The glow brought a sense of renewal, as if the tree had come to life once more, standing resilient against the backdrop of this glacier town’s rugged beauty.

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