Of This World Ed. 1 of 10

This photograph was a Semi-finalist Top 25 in the AIPP (Australian Institute of Professional Photographers) 2020 Silver Lining Awards Newcomer.
Of This World was taken at Bronte Beach in Sydney and captured during huge swells along Australia's east coast. East coast lows are intense low-pressure systems and can form at any time of the year typically occurring a few times each year. These storms bring damaging winds and surf and heavy rainfall but its an incredibly exciting time for any ocean and seascape photographer. Slow shutter or long exposure photography creates a sense of motion and captures ethereal and timeless imagery. By slowing it down the raw power of the ocean is calmed offering a sense of serenity.

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Victoria McNeill is a multi-award-winning, Sydney based photographer with a background in Graphic Design. Born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand she spent much of her early life surrounded by beaches indulging in windsurfing and sailing. Graduating from AUT, she moved to Sydney to further her career, spending several years designing for the corporate world in the areas of brand and project management, design and art direction.
Having been traditionally trained in photography and with a ‘you only get one chance’ attitude, she approaches using digital photography the same way. Her works look closely at the landscape, and its relationship with the sea and sky. Victoria explores its everchanging forms and aims to help people renew awareness and appreciation of their environment, always trying to avoid much represented clichés of coastline imagery. Victoria also has a passion for road cycling and shooting bike races.