IRON SAND I gave my heart to you over a decade ago when you seduced me with your mystical energy and black sand beauty. You supported me in my own real-life love story and played a big part in both big and small celebrations and milestones. You shared tears with me when I was homesick, and you provided a place of relief when I felt too pregnant to be anywhere else. You were there for me with your embracing vast beaches, giving me space to think and feel the sand beneath my feet. I come to you in joy and in sorrow to reset my ions, release tension, and enjoy everything that nature has to offer, but now it is you that need caring and comfort. MW_PihaWinter_461 Landscape photography by Manja Wachsmuth • Lion Rock, Piha • Women's Work Kaha exhibition MW_PihaWinter_177 “reset your ions” – finally giving in to what you really need: Space - to feel the wind in your hair, the sand between your toes and the sea-spray in your face. Nature shall set you free MW_PihaWinter_550 MW_Piha_106 MW_Piha_067 MW_PihaWinter_331 MW_Piha_118 Calm Swell at Piha Beach, West Auckland • Lifestyle & Documentary Photography MW_Piha_003 MW_PihaWinter_412 MW_PihaWinter_327 MW_Piha_Sep2018_023_Ironsand MW_Piha_Sep2018_040 MW_Piha_Sep2018_057_Ironsand MW_PihaWinter_411 MW_Piha_Sep2018_027_Ironsand MW_Piha_Sep2018_026_Ironsand MW_MuriwaiBeach_47 MW_Piha_Sep2018_020_Ironsand MW_Piha_Sep2018_040_Ironsand MW_MuriwaiBeach_44_new