Where mountains meet sea, Kaikōura, New Zealand. Landscape photograph by Kim Free, finalist in the Shoot The Frame Landscape photography award, February 2025

Finalist Landscape · February 2025

Where mountains meet sea

Photographed by Kim Free

Early morning in Kaikōura, as the rising sun casts a golden glow over the snow-capped mountains. A thin layer of cloud lingers at the base of the mountains, The calm yet dynamic seascape reflects the peaceful beauty of this coastal paradise.

Award
Finalist — Landscape, February 2025
Genre
Seascape
Location
Kaikōura, New Zealand
Camera
Canon EOS R3
Focal length
35mm
Shutter
1/4s
Aperture
f/22
ISO
ISO 320
  • new zealand
  • ocean
  • sea
  • seascape

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