Sue Curtis, Time Worn Wheels Beneath the Stars (SEASCAPE 2026)

Under a calm coastal sky at Windang Island, the Milky Way rises while the tide smooths around the old wheels half-buried in the rocks. Planning for a low tide so the foreground textures could anchor the scene, and a long exposure could soften the ocean into a gentle glow. It’s a quiet reminder that even a familiar shoreline holds stories if you stay long enough to see them.

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