Michael Phelan, Vareid, Beauty Amidst the Storm. (SEASCAPE 2024)

This captivating image captures the tumultuous scene of Vareid Beach amidst a raging hurricane in Norway during January. While it may initially appear to depict the end of the world or a monochromatic landscape, it actually showcases the raw power and stunning beauty of nature in its most intense form. Despite being amidst the chaos of the storm, I still find solace in the enduring beauty that persists even in the midst of such extreme weather conditions.

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