Amanda Stuart, Nature's beauty - a young woman explores ancient rock pools. (PORTRAIT 2024)

I was photographing the rock formations and rock pools at the beach, when a young woman appeared and began exploring the caves and pools. I called out to her and asked could I photograph her - she agreed and continued her obvious enjoyment of the rock pools. I was struck by the beauty of the scene, but especially the stark contrast between the girls's young and soft body and the harsh, jagged rocks. I even worried she would injure herself by falling on the sharp rocks. Exploring the ancient rock pools is something I used to love to do, in fitter days.

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