2nd place
silver star award
Justin Ness
australia Photo © Justin Ness
title
Ngaji Yurla
Ness's passion lies in sharing his personal interpretations of the world with others. His dedication to his craft has won him accolades. He strives to push creative boundaries with each new photographic endeavor, using his work to inspire viewers everywhere to explore beyond their own boundaries.
For Justin Ness, photography isn't simply a hobby - it's a way of life. His images serve as a reminder that no matter how familiar something might be, there's always more to be discovered by looking at it through a different lens.
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entry description
The fine art photograph was taken in the coastal town of Broome, evoking a sense of reverence and connection as it delves into the abstract beauty of the sand and sea through the lens of Indigenous culture. An ode to this land, it is a visual representation of being "on country", the deep connection and respect Indigenous people have for the land, and how this connection can bring balance and harmony to our lives. The photograph aims to highlight the importance of learning from and paying reverence to the world’s oldest living culture. It encourages one to reflect on the relationship between people and the land, and how this connection can bring harmony and balance to all our lives. Ngaji Yurla, the title of the photograph, means mangrove secrets in the native language of the Yawuru people of Broome.about the photographer
Justin Ness is a multi-award-winning landscape, travel, and international DJ tour photographer based in Australia. His early love of the English landscape and painters like John Constable and Joseph Turner have been instrumental in informing his eye for beauty. Ness spent the last two years traveling around Australia capturing mesmerizing images of its breathtaking landscapes, ancient Indigenous art sites, sunrises and sunsets, and outback horizons.Ness's passion lies in sharing his personal interpretations of the world with others. His dedication to his craft has won him accolades. He strives to push creative boundaries with each new photographic endeavor, using his work to inspire viewers everywhere to explore beyond their own boundaries.
For Justin Ness, photography isn't simply a hobby - it's a way of life. His images serve as a reminder that no matter how familiar something might be, there's always more to be discovered by looking at it through a different lens.
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