Mornington Jetty Storm Rottnest Island South Island

South Island

and the ever-present wind meant that each shot had to be timed carefully to capture the sand's intricate patterns

I chartered a small plane and

Without a moment to lose

and the pristine wilderness seemed to stretch out endlessly before me

Mornington Jetty Storm Rottnest Island South IslandTHE STORY BEHIND THE PHOTO On a chilly November morning, Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula braced themselves for a storm that had been brewing on the horizon. The weather reports had hinted at turbulence, but no one anticipated the sheer intensity that would unfold. As the winds picked up and the first drops of rain fell, it became clear that this was no ordinary storm. The usually calm Mornington Pier stood firm as waves, driven by winds