Russell Ord | Alex Workman
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Russell Ord | Alex Workman
Capturing the Heart of Australian Surf Culture
There are individuals all around the country whose hearts beat in unison with the rhythmic swells of the sea. People who have found solace in the ocean and pursue a surfing lifestyle. Life Around the Sea is an odyssey of Australia and an exploration into some of those remarkable individuals who have been transformed by the sea’s enduring embrace. You’ll be transported to Australian coastal villages, hinterland hideaways, remote beaches and solitary shaping bays that form the backdrop to these unique lives. Their personal stories, told by surf writer Alex Workman and captured by Russell Ord’s evocative and breathtaking photography, are a testament to the boundless beauty, mystery and inspiration that the ocean bestows upon us all.