Where the waterfall becomes sea by Arjen Roos

Where the waterfall becomes sea is my ode to wonder: a surreal place where a huge waterfall flows directly into the ocean. Four hikers have followed one narrow, tricky path to get here; just as they come to a halt in the mist, a curious whale breaks through the surface to take a breath.

This work is a montage of several AI-generated images by me, combined with a 3D render of the whale I previously made for Making Friends (work code 844684). In Photoshop, I built the composition by hand: correcting perspective, adding atmospheric haze and light, painting water details and applying colour gradation until the elements formed one world.

We love long hikes ourselves. On the way, I often fantasise about that one hidden viewpoint where you are rewarded in silence after a difficult climb - just you, nature and a moment that feels almost magical. This work is just such a dream spot.

For me, this image is about that brief, almost surreal moment when natural force and human adventure meet-the thundering of water, the breath of a whale, and people who for a moment can do nothing but watch. The vertical composition enhances the fall of the water and makes the work ideal for high walls, stairwells or as a statement above a narrow cupboard.