Craig Ford, SS Gairloch Shipwreck (PLACES 2023)

SS Gairloch Shipwreck at first light, Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand. The rusting skeleton of the SS Gairloch can be seen on the beach just south of Ōakura. This image was taken during a clearing early morning storm. I utilised long exposure techniques in order to create an ethereal atmosphere, turning the pounding waves into a mist-like juxtaposition with the stark remains of the ship which pierce the oceans surface.

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