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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
First Wave

In this shot I explore our lives in and around water on a more spiritual level. The light in Australia is harsh and this is reflected in the treatment of the images. Black and white create an unusual setting for beach street photography; it makes the stage look more ambiguous. When people are involved in an activity they are very free and reveal more about their true nature.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Sydney, Australia
Copyright: © Gavin Libotte