Bioluminescent Glowworms in Waitomo Caves

A long exposure shot of the Waitomo glowworm caves, featuring thousands of bioluminescent glowworms on the limestone ceiling reflected in the dark, still water below.

A long exposure photo of bioluminescent glowworms covering the limestone ceiling of Waitomo Caves, reflected in dark, still water below See more

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