Lucy Yunxi Hu, Satellite Web Over Dunes (PLACES 2025)

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Captured at Mungo National Park, NSW, Australia, this image reveals the stark beauty of the desert landscape beneath a web of light — the trails of satellites streaking across the night sky. Taken during the blue hour after sunset, the long exposure captures the passage of time, merging the ancient, timeless dunes with the modern signatures of human presence in space. Mungo National Park, part of the World Heritage-listed Willandra Lakes Region, is renowned for its striking landscapes and rich archaeological heritage. It holds deep Aboriginal cultural significance, offering insights into some of the earliest known human history in Australia.

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