Melinda Craik, Nature is a painting (PLACES 2026)

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The story unfolds on the wild and windswept shores of Wharariki Beach, a place of untamed beauty at the northernmost tip of New Zealand's South Island. This rugged coastline is framed by towering rock arches and rolling dunes, a landscape shaped entirely by the elements. The iconic Archway Islands dominate the seascape, a landmark so striking it was once a Windows 10 desktop image.

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