Ziqiao Lin, Veil of Rain Over the Blue Mountains (LANDSCAPE 2025)

Captured on a misty, rain-drenched afternoon in the Blue Mountains, this image showcases the ethereal beauty of layered ridges fading into the horizon. The soft veil of rain, illuminated by diffused light, creates a dreamlike atmosphere, enhancing the depth and mystery of the scene. The interplay between shadows and highlights brings out the rugged yet serene character of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscape. A fleeting moment of nature’s quiet power, where rain and mountains merge into a poetic harmony.

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