Series
Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island, Western Australia · 4 prints
Just off Perth, Rottnest Island hides reefs, bays and salt lakes that look completely different from above. These pieces were made on flights over its coastline and inland waters.
Just off Perth, Rottnest Island hides reefs, bays and salt lakes that look completely different from above. These pieces were made on flights over its coastline and inland waters.
Ripped
From $450This was captured on the same flight as several other Rottnest Island images, but what sets it apart is how restrained it feels. The ocean was incredibly calm, with long, sweeping waves dragging across the surface like soft fabric being slowly pulled apart. That’s where the name comes from, these natural tear like formations that move your eye across the image without force. There’s something deeply peaceful about this shot. It’s quiet, but not empty. The repetition in the wave lines gives it rhythm, while the soft tones of teal and blue ground it in serenity. Sometimes the most powerful images are the most minimal. You don’t always need contrast or chaos to hold attention. You just need tone, texture and flow. Ripped speaks to the beauty of subtle movement. It brings a sense of calm to a room and has that timeless quality that makes it feel like it could belong anywhere.
This piece is part of my International Print Series, showcasing fine art aerial photography from Western Australia’s iconic coastline.
Rottnest Island is a beloved destination off Perth’s coast, known for its striking waters and reef systems. Read more here.
Pot Alley
From $450Shot during the same flight over Rottnest that brought me several pieces in this series, Pot Alley caught my attention with its subtle complexity. The water here was flowing around shallow rock formations and reef beds, creating a winding path that reminded me of a narrow alleyway. From above, the structure almost feels architectural. There’s something rhythmic in the way it moves, curved lines, tonal shifts, soft transitions from deep green to pale aqua. It’s a quieter image than some of the others, but one I come back to often. There’s a softness to it that I find calming. These kinds of scenes don’t shout. They hum. They create a sense of movement and space without being loud. Pot Alley is for those who enjoy detail and subtle energy. It’s grounded, balanced, and layered with quiet complexity. The sort of piece that fits anywhere, but still holds your eye long after you've walked past it.
This piece is part of my International Print Series, showcasing fine art aerial photography from Western Australia’s iconic coastline.
Rottnest Island is a beloved destination off Perth’s coast, known for its striking waters and reef systems. Read more here.
Locked
From $450Taken in the lead up to Christmas during a proper Perth scorcher, this aerial of Rottnest Island captures a very Aussie version of gridlock. Boats filled the bay, each locked into place, waiting out the heat in turquoise water. From the air, they look almost like pieces on a game board, strategic, peaceful and perfectly spaced. It’s that contrast that got me. On the ground, you’d hear music, see kids jumping off boats and feel the buzz of summer. But from above, it’s all calm, almost meditative. I always find that difference fascinating. The stillness, the structure, the way light bounces off the hulls like little mirrors, it all adds to the composition. There’s something orderly and beautiful in the chaos. This is one of those scenes that speaks to how we interact with nature and how it can look entirely different from another perspective. A classic slice of the West Australian coastline during the festive season.
This piece is part of my International Print Series, showcasing fine art aerial photography from Western Australia’s iconic coastline.
Rottnest Island is a beloved destination off Perth’s coast, known for its striking waters and reef systems. Read more here.
Folded
From $450Captured just before Christmas in searing 40-degree heat, this image came from an old school Cessna 172 flight over Rottnest Island. I was holding the window up with one elbow and juggling the camera with the other, trying to stay locked in as the plane bounced through thermals. Despite the conditions, the ocean was calm and the surface gently textured. The waves that day created subtle folds through the turquoise waters, layering and curving like soft fabric. What I love about this image is its balance. It’s peaceful but never static. The lines lead you through the frame without demanding attention, and the pastel colour palette feels like summer distilled. These sorts of shots are what keep me coming back to Rottnest. They reward quiet observation and speak to a kind of restrained beauty that only shows itself in the right conditions. A timeless piece that brings a gentle energy into any space.
This piece is part of my International Print Series, showcasing fine art aerial photography from Western Australia’s iconic coastline.
Rottnest Island is a beloved destination off Perth’s coast, known for its striking waters and reef systems. Read more here.