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A blood-red sun coloured by bushfires west of the city sets over Sydney, 03 January 2002. In the tenth consecutive day of regional bushfires that have caused up to 70 million USD of damage, Sydney had a small reprieve with lower temperatures and higher humidity lowering the spread of fire. AFP PHOTO/David HANCOCK / AFP PHOTO / DAVID HANCOCK

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In this print captured by David Hancock, the devastating impact of bushfires in Australia is vividly portrayed. The blood-red sun, tainted by the fires raging west of Sydney, sets over the city in a haunting display of nature's fury. Taken on January 3rd, 2002, during the tenth consecutive day of regional bushfires that had already caused immense damage amounting to approximately 70 million USD. Despite the destruction and chaos brought upon by these relentless fires, there was a glimmer of hope for Sydney on that particular day. Lower temperatures and increased humidity provided a small reprieve from the flames' relentless spread. This momentary relief allowed residents to witness this breathtaking sunset as an emblematic reminder of both resilience and fragility. The image showcases not only the natural beauty surrounding Sydney but also highlights its vulnerability to such catastrophic events. Against a backdrop dominated by skyscrapers and urban infrastructure lies an ominous sky filled with smoke from forest fires—a stark contrast between man-made structures and untamed forces. This photograph serves as a powerful testament to both human perseverance and our planet's capacity for devastation. It stands as a somber reminder that we must continue striving towards sustainable practices while cherishing every precious moment when nature grants us respite from its wrathful grasp.

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