Mark Burgess, “Where the Light Rests” (LANDSCAPE 2026)

The series is a visual poem—an ode to the quiet dignity of rural life and the stories etched into its soil. These images explore the quiet strength of rural Australia at day’s end. Through weathered structures, working landscapes, and the last light settling over the fields, the series reflects the relationship between land, labour, and time. Each frame holds a moment of stillness shaped by seasons, memory, and the enduring presence of those who work the country.

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