Feathery tussock grass in the foreground as sunbeams break through storm clouds over a distant harbor city and its valley, Queenstown, New Zealand. — Canterbury, New Zealand · July 2025

God Rays Above Queenstown

Sunbeams broke through a heavy storm front at midday, casting a warm glow over Queenstown and its harbor far below. Fine-textured tussock grass occupied the foreground in cool shadow while the light reached the valley floor.

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Sony Alpha 7R VFE 16-35mm F2.8 GM23mmf/41/400sISO 5019 July 2025

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