This is a photo of my sister, we enjoyed a walk on Picnic Island.

This is a view from Picnic Island with my sister, we enjoyed searching for seals and treasure.

On a dive at Bushrangers Bay, I look over to see a graceful grey nurse shark gliding by me. In this moment it is just me and the shark, almost forgetting to snap the picture as I was awestruck by the grace of this elegant creature.

I have lived here since I was born (I'm six years old). My dad takes us on bike rides around the lake after work. I see this view a lot and I love it. The sky is so colourful and pretty and it makes the lake look shiny and sparkly.

I have lived here since I was born (I'm six years old). My dad takes us on bike rides around the lake after work. I see this view a lot and I love it. The sky is so colourful and pretty and it makes the lake look shiny and sparkly.

The waves were so intense this morning at Bass Point during my walk with my dad. For a minute there I thought I was seeing snow because of the way the waves were crashing - it looked like an avalanche!

The view from Barrack Point is always spectacular, but especially this morning. We couldn't help but stop to admire the ocean view just after sunrise on my walk with my mum and dad.

Right next to my favourite park is one of my favourite little beaches - Shellharbour Boat Harbour. In summer it's really nice to play at the park and then go swim in the water. There's normally just sand and some shells on the beach but there are also these nice yellow flowers!

When we go out to the lake with our little boat we sometimes dock at the Boonerah Point Jetty. In summer it's good because we get ice creams from the corner shop and play at the park. Then we get back on the boat and do some fishing. It's a very nice place.

Whale watching off the shore at Bushrangers Bay when I saw this wedgetail eagle swoop down and catch a big snapper off the surface. Saw a few whales too.

Whale tail captured off Bushrangers Bay, start of the whale season and this whale came very close to the shore and was having a great time tail slapping as it swam past.

Seal relaxing and sunning itself in the rolling swells at the back of Bass Point. Not a care in the world just floating around and posing for the camera.

This photo was taken at sunset overlooking Bass Point. A serenity within minutes from my busy life. A connection to country.

Was taken at sunset at Bass Point, the first time I caught up with all my best mates after graduating high school.

This photo is a favourite of mine. It is taken in Warilla, next to Windang Island. A simple picture that has captured colours especially the beautiful green, the trademark wheels, water and glorious mountain in the background. It shows the beauty of my local where I grew up and still live.

One of my favourite early morning walk photos. Every day is a different colour. It captures the local beach with the famous Windang Island, colours and the formation of the water. The best part of the day, never know what you're going to get.

Taken after one of the recent flood events where everyone was scrambling to higher ground to minimise the effect of flood waters. Taken at our home next to what is normally a quiet spring-fed dam. When the water runs off the escarpment the turtles move to higher ground to get out of the fast moving water. Their connection to the environment is relaxing to watch.

This image was taken at sunrise and it is the rock platform at the back of Windang Island, which I call face rock. It is where the sea meets the land and the waves dance around the sun in the right light.

We have Macquarie Pass National Park, and no greater beauty can be found outside of this place. No calmer space for healing and renewal, and no greater joy than to walk here with those you love. Touch the earth with bare hands and feel the energy reverberate through your soul. It is endless.

I was out exploring Clover Hill Trail bushwalk and couldn't resist snapping a photo of the stunning waterfall as a pleasant reward at the end of the trail. The trail is very pleasant and surrounded by such tranquil sounds, and entirely worth the visit.

I've witnessed some stunning sunsets at the jetty near Deakin Reserve. This has to be one of the best ones I've seen, two of my other photographer friends were chatting, they made a beautiful portrait.

While walking along the shore of Lake Illawarra I noticed this log alone in the water and felt how serene the lake can be and captured the moment.

This photo was taken on a walk off the beaten path in Macquarie National Park. The walk was difficult however when I turned the corner and saw this majestic waterfall I was amazed.

Capturing the morning glimmer on a crisp winter's morning.

Sometimes, if you look carefully, you'll notice there are things in nature that represent something bigger than what first meets the eye. Fairy Inkcap are delicate and fragile fungi that easily crumble individually. However, they grow in dense clusters. Because of this they support one another. Much like our community - we are stronger united.

Like an intricate tapestry of the marine ecosystem, this image captures the relationship between a commensal shrimp and a mosaic sea star. Dreamtime Aboriginal art reminds us of the delicate balance that exists in the grand tapestry of our natural world - this ancient wisdom serves as a reminder to preserve what we have.

My sister at Killalea on one of the mornings where we get up before sunrise, grab a towel and walk to the farm - well more like run as we always seem to leave a bit too late and try to get down to the beach before the nice colours are gone.

Oak Flats, I was driving past, I had to stop, absolutely divine sunset and location.

Heading out to one of my favourite spots for sunrise, Shellharbour, the colour in the sky was getting more and more intense as the sun neared the horizon. The reflection of the sky and clouds in the shallow pools of the rock shelf are always beautiful but on this morning the connection between sea, land and sky was just perfect.

Nothing speaks of the connection I feel between the land, sea and sky more than watching the sunrise at Killalea Beach, aka The Farm. The reflections of dawn on the wet sand, the early morning surfers enjoying the swell and the sky alive with colour. This is a special place that makes me feel connected to nature, makes me feel at home.

Something we love about living in Tullimbar is the close connection to both the coast and the rainforest. After a good rain event, the forest floor comes alive with the sound of the flowing stream. I love to walk through as the sun pierces the canopy, away from the hustle and bustle, just listening to the birds as the water gently cascades by.

Nature is a powerful motivator - it draws us out of bed at dawn, inspires artists, and provides cleansing and healing for many. The natural world surrounds, stabilises, and grounds us, connecting generations and building communities. To me, it is the heart of our world.

Shellharbour is one of those places where you don't even need to leave your backyard to witness the breathtaking beauty of the natural world. I always look forward to mornings like these; mornings draped against the backdrop of fairy-floss sunrises and perfectly silhouetted flora.

In the lake of Shell Cove Park was a family of Black Swans going about their business teaching their cygnets how to live life, I was in the right place at the right time as I got down low to capture this baby black swan amongst its siblings and flora.

I took this photograph one early morning after a long sleepless night. It was the day after I'd lost my dad and all I wanted was for him to come home. Back to earth, back to his country. I arose from bed at about 5am and seen the beautiful hues in the sky so off I went. I believe this was my dad's last goodbye to earth.

Photographed off Barrack Point, the vast expanse of the ocean, stretching endlessly beneath the clear skies, holds within it stories as old as time. In this photograph, a solitary whale glides gracefully through the deep blue, embodying the spirit of the sea. Its solo journey speaks to the deep, individual connection each person can have with the land and sea, a connection that is both personal and universal, mirroring the Aboriginal reverence for their country.

In the shallow waters of Barrack Point, a male and female whale playfully blow bubbles, revealing the ocean floor beneath them. This intimate scene is incredibly rare and showcases the whales playful nature and their intricate relationship with their environment. The clear waters and visible ocean floor symbolise transparency and the deep, underlying connections that the Aboriginal people have with their country.