Photography
#ocean #Ray Collins #water
September 29, 2022
Grace Ebert
“VII.” All images © Ray Collins, shared with permission
Ever fickle, the ocean and all its excitable energy provide endless fodder for Ray Collins (previously). The Australian photographer, who is based in Wollongong, is known for his dramatic images that capture the diversity of textures and forms that emerge from the water. Waves undulate into scaly walls, fine mists erupt in the air, and surges turn in on themselves, creating eerie, patterned tunnels. Each image emphasizes the capricious nature of the water, which Collins shares as the impetus for his practice. “I’m fortunate that my subject, the ocean, is never the same. There are always new emotions and feelings to capture. As long as I show up with a blank slate I will find new and beautiful moments,” he says.
Collins has several books and prints available on his site, and you can find a massive archive of his photos on Instagram.
“Tree of Life”
“Siren”
“Scales”
Left: “Aberrant.” Right: “Convergence”
“Matter”
Left: “Fortitude.” Right: “Cauldron”
“Rumble”
#ocean #Ray Collins #water
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