Will Godward, Ikara's Circle (PLACES WILDERNESS 2025)

Beneath the crystal-clear skies of South Australia’s Flinders Ranges, the Milky Way arcs gracefully across the night, forming a galactic bridge that connects Earth and sky. In the foreground, a natural ring of spinifex creates a perfect frame for this timeless landscape, shaped by wind and desert life. The red earth and rugged ranges glow under starlight, revealing the ancient heart of Australia illuminated by our galaxy’s core.

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