UP THE COAST

Scenes from the Australian Coastland, at Alexandra Headlands and Shorncliffe. Taken with a Nikkon SLR in 2016, 2015 and 2018, and edited in Photoshop.

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I wanted to capture the nostalgic atmosphere of the Australian Coastline that was a large part of my childhood. Holidays at the beach were something I always looked forward to when I was young. My family would take a trip away each year when I was in early primary, and, much to my excitement, this frequently involved taking a week or two off school. Being somewhat older, my parents favoured a more relaxing holiday, and so our activities ranged from bush walking, strolls across the beach, and visits to the local market.

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As we weren't particularly wealthy, the places we tended to visit were in some ways removed from the bustling life of the city and surrounding suburbs. Old corner shops and take-outs still used old furniture and decor, so it often felt like we were taking a trip to the past as well. While some places have changed from when I visited in my childhood, other parts have stayed the same.