Thusith Muhandiram, First Light (PEOPLE WILDERNESS 2025)

After a night of camping beneath the stars on Mount Kosciuszko, I awoke to a breathtaking sunrise. Bathed in soft morning light, the alpine landscape unfolded in golden hues as I stood near Aries Tor, taking in the vast expanse before me. This image captures the quiet awe and stillness of that moment — a reminder of the beauty found in waking early and witnessing nature’s first light.

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