Oliver Bishop, Fridged (JUNIOR 2024)

This photo captures the essence of the Hooker Valley Track, with its striking blend of colours and textures. The icy blue water in the foreground is calm, broken only by jagged rocks and floating icebergs, remnants of the nearby glaciers. The composition draws your eyes upward to the majestic, snow-covered peaks of Aoraki/Mount Cook, which dominate the horizon under a cloudless sky. The ridges of the mountains are etched in sharp relief, showing off their grandeur and timelessness. Cloud clings to the higher elevations, hinting at the cold and ever-changing conditions typical of the Southern Alps.

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