Arya Shahrdami, Rooted in Stardust (PLACES WILDERNESS 2025)

Beneath the celestial river of the Milky Way and the ethereal glow of the Southern Lights, a lone tree stands resilient—scorched, weathered, and bare, yet eternally reaching. This image reflects the silent kinship between earth and sky, a reminder that even in darkness, we are connected — grounded in dust, lit by stars. Specs: Sony A7RV and Sony G lens 20mm, f1.8 , single exposure Location: Nile, Tasmania

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