This photograph titled Rapid Reeds was shot on a windy day at Windang, Wollongong. The harsh elements were quite captivating and atmospheric on this day and the aim was to capture the mystery of the vastness and solitude experienced on this epic beach. The contrasting movement of the rustling reeds and the symmetry of the beach and its horizon made for an interesting composition. The absence of human interaction with the environment adds to the mystery of a relationship with the environment, highlighting the notion of both being absent and present at the same time.
 
Impressions and comments:
This beachscape has a meditative effect on the senses. It taps into all five senses. One can hear the rustling reeds, the evocative sound of the ocean and the peacefulness of the emptiness of the beach. This is a place of serenity and peacefulness. This scene transports you in a way that is magical and healing. What is surprising and mysterious is that this is a long exposure photograph and it is an actual portrait, but the sitter has dissolved entirely and all that appears now is the beachscape.