And yes, to start – all pictures found on this site are of submerged plants – the tiny bubbles that you often see are air bubbles..

“A Gentle Decay” is a concept that explores the aesthetic appeal found in the aging and decomposition of plants and flowers. This approach suggests that there is a unique and often overlooked beauty in the process of decay, showcasing the passage of time and the inevitable impermanence of all things. Time is fleeting and the work is heavy on the metaphorical aspect of this crucial aspect of life symbolising its cycles of growth and decline. By photographing them underwater something unique happens:  light adds another dimension, it gets distorted and suddenly adds layers of delicate softness to the object in focus.It prompts contemplation about the transient nature of beauty and the inevitability of change. Embracing this beauty challenges more traditional ideas of perfection – it is perfect to be imperfect. At that point I bring it to my underwater stage and let it fully burst its decaying beauty for a final encore.