Natalie van Aken, Sands (October theme: Light and Dark)

As I walked beneath the towering sand cliffs, a sudden gust of wind swept through, sending cascades of sand tumbling down. I was struck with awe and instantly dropped my camera bag and tripod, eager to scale the cliffs and capture the breathtaking moment.

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