This seascape was taken at Karekare beach. The shot emphasises the wide open beach, the cliffs bounding the beach, and Paratahi Island just offshore.

It's been photographed and processed in a low-key style

Film buffs may be interested to know this beach featured in the 1993 movie, The Piano, which went on to win 3 Oscars in 1994 (Holly Hunter, Anna Paquin and Jane Campion).