Dean Mackenzie, Photographer, Auckland

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A rugged off-road vehicle is parked in a snowy landscape with its rear hatch open, where a person sits on the tailgate near a small camping stove. The scene is set against a dramatic backdrop of snow-dusted mountains under a heavy, overcast sky. Low-lying shrubs and patches of snow cover the rough terrain surrounding the vehicle. The overall lighting is cool and subdued, emphasizing the remote and wintry atmosphere of the setting. Captured by photographer Dean Mackenzie.