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Off the Map: Sandstone Impossible

Posted on January 3, 2026 in Features

Photo by lucegraf

It’s time to reveal the location of the unique sandstone swirls snapped in our latest mystery photo. But first, a hint: the island shown featured prominently in the movie Mission: Impossible II.

The answer? Brunei native lucegraf shot the photo on Bare Island, near Sydney, Australia. If you love his photo as much as we do, check out his other exotic snapshots.

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