Ben Tang, Where Land Meets Water (PLACES 2026)

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Finding a unique leading line at one of New Zealand’s most photographed locations is never easy, but the beauty of these natural curves meeting the water was too captivating to ignore. For this image, I used a long exposure to soften the movement of the water and draw attention to the elegant flow of the landscape. The curve, the shoreline, and the stillness all came together to create a quiet moment within such an iconic scene.

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