Theresa Lee, On Board The Dragon (Doco/Photojournalism (2019))

Being my first time on board a dragon boat, I was unsure what to expect. Wendy, the coach, introduced me to her crew and immediately I sensed a genuine camaraderie. Under Wendy’s skilful steerage, I could observe the Sydney Tsunami crew train as a team. Capturing bursts of high intensity mixed with mateship and fun, it is my hope that this series brings the viewer closer to the action. I chose B&W to emphasise the human emotion, which I found to be their key driving force.

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