Marine Melody: Fluidity in Nature's Embrace
Ebb and Flow: Rosemary Logan
The image "Ebb and Flow" by Rosemary Logan perfectly captures the ever-changing nature of the oceans around Australia. Timothy and I asked Rose why seascapes, especially those around her home in Queensland, have become her preferred genre of photography.
"I reside on the Sunshine Coast and have at least a dozen beaches I can access within 30 minutes from home. Not surprisingly, seascapes are my preferred genre."
Rosemary's passion for seascapes goes beyond mere aesthetics. She describes the allure of sunrise at the beach: "I love shooting sunrise down at the beach, finding rock pools for reflections, patterns, and textures in the rocks, rock cracks, and moss-covered rocks." It is through these elements that she finds inspiration and artistic potential.
In her quest to capture the essence of seascapes, Rosemary embraces how oceans are in constant flux: "I enjoy the ebb and flow of the waves, the whoosh as the wave comes towards you and is then sucked back out to sea, and the frothy flow that's formed amongst the rocks." She strives to convey the ocean's dynamic movement and energy through her lens.
One technique Rosemary employs to evoke a sense of tranquillity is using a long shutter speed. She elaborates, "I enjoy using a long shutter speed to catch those patterns in the flow and streaks of white water to create an artistic effect and convey a sense of tranquillity. It's almost as if time slows down." This intentional blurring of the waves against the static rocks adds a touch of drama and visual interest to her photographs.
Golden hour, that magical time when the sun casts a warm and enchanting light, holds a special place in Rosemary's heart. She expresses her love for this fleeting moment: "I also love golden hour, that fleeting time each day when the gorgeous light transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary." During this time, the colours of the sky, the mossy rocks, the pebbles, the sand, the craggy outcrops, and the waves are bathed in a mesmerising glow, creating truly captivating scenes.
For Rosemary, the dynamic nature of the ocean is a constant source of fascination. "The ocean is ever-changing, and it doesn't matter how many times you visit the same place; it's always different," she affirms. This unpredictability drives her to continually explore and seek out new perspectives, ensuring that each photographic encounter is unique.
In conclusion, Rosemary Logan's passion for seascapes and photography shines through in her remarkable work. Through her lens, she captures the fluid beauty of the ocean, the tranquillity of long exposures, and the transformative power of the golden hour. As Rosemary aptly summarises, "Shooting seascapes and watching the sunrise is definitely worth getting up early."
You can see more of Rosemary's portfolio here: Instagram and 500px.
