In Thermal Explorer, Forgotten World, Brian Merriam captures the quiet majesty of New Zealand’s untouched landscapes. Arriving in spring, he was struck by the contrast between the fleeting bloom of wildflowers and the ancient permanence of the mountains—two forms of life rising from the same earth, shaped by vastly different measures of time. The flowers speak to renewal and growth; the mountains, to endurance and memory. Together, they evoke the rhythm of a world that is constantly remaking itself.

Each limited edition photograph reflects this balance between renewal and endurance, offering a serene look at the natural world in transition.