Mark Gray
Tidal Guardians (Single)
DESCRIPTION
When I awoke at 5am it was raining steadily so I was tempted to have a sleep in. This was our only night at Cape Tribulation so I pulled myself together and jumped out of bed. We hit the Bloomfield Track well equipped with our Toyota Prado and drove through a number of Daintree river crossings in the dark hoping that the water levels hadn't risen with all the rain overnight.
We eventually arrived at the beach we had discovered the night before but the sky was clouded in and the rain just wouldn't give up. Despite the challenging conditions we did a quick check along the beach for crocodiles and then setup our gear and sat under a tree waiting patiently.
Just as sunrise rolled around, against all odds the horizon started to clear in patches and beautiful light shone through. I raced to my composition and waited in anticipation. Despite the clearing on the horizon the rain continued and I became increasingly frustrated - there was beautiful light in front of me but I couldn't keep my lens dry!
Patience was all that was required and eventually the rain stopped and allowed me to capture this unique photo.
AUTHOR
I'm a passionate landscape photographer with a love for the outdoors and sharing the magnificence of God's creation through my photography.
I've been a professional for over 20 years and with my amazing team, operate a retail gallery in Victoria, Australia. I specialise in traditional landscapes but also enjoy aerial photography from helicopters, planes and drones.
I've never been interested in how a camera works; for me it's just a tool that allows me to capture special moments in time and share them with the world. As a follower of Jesus Christ, I believe that my work is a testament to the truth and power of God and his incredible creation.
Through the ongoing support of my print collectors and workshop participants, I am grateful to travel extensively year round and enjoy capturing new and original work.
536 International Awards.
Photographer of the year (Abstract) - Re-Focus Awards 2025
Photographer Of The Year (Australia) - One Eyeland Photography Awards 2024
Photographer Of The Year (Fine Art) - One Eyeland Photography Awards 2024
EPSON Digital Art Award - EPSON International Panoramic Awards 2019
Winner (Trees, Forest & Woodlands Category) - International Garden Photographer of Year 2014
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