Clarity of Water

Photographer Unknown, (The Clarity of Water)

“It is said by the Eldar that in water there lives yet the echo of the Music of the Ainur more than in any substance that is in this Earth; and many of the Children of Ilúvatar hearken still unsated to the voices of the Sea, and yet know not for what they listen.”
J.R.R. Tolkien, The Silmarillion 

Lucas Murnaghan

Lucas Murnaghan, “You Are My Own Private Storm”, Date Unknown, Silver Gelatin Print

Lucas Murnaghan is a Toronto-based photographer focusing on images that involve water and its surroundings. His early work focused primarily on surf and adventure photography, and he has always preferred to immerse himself in his environment leading to shooting from within the water. Murnaghan has now traveled to four continents, shooting in major breaks around the globe. Surf brand sponsorships brought opportunities to shoot in-water photographic coverage for major international competitions, including the Rip Curl Pro Tofino and WSL Soup Bowl Pro. He has published his work in numerous publications and has staged two gallery shows.

Murnaghan’s love of photography has further evolved into fine art and editorial work in the underwater realm. An accomplished triathlete and free diver himself, he works without additional SCUBA equipment, allowing him a deeper connection to his subject. This personal and organic approach allows for greater versatility in his shoots and a heightened level of intimacy to the finished product.

The artist’s site: https://www.lucasmurnaghan.com

Holding His Breath

Photographer Unknown, (Holding His Breath)

“Breathing easily and fully is one of the basic pleasures of being alive. The pleasure is clearly experienced at the end of expiration when the descending wave fills the pelvis with a delicious sensation. In adults this sensation has a sexual quality, though it does not induce any genital feeling. The slight backward and forward movements of the pelvis, similar to the sexual movements, add to the pleasure. Though the rhythm of breathing is pronounced in the pelvic area, it is at the same time experienced by the total body as a feeling of fluidity, softness, lightness and excitement.”

Alexander Lowen, The Voice of the Body

Enric Adrian Gener

 

 

Enric Adrian Gener, Unknown Title, (Horse and Rider in Water)

Born on Menorca, one of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Enric Adrian Gener is a freelance photographer who is passionate about the sea, the ocean, and photography. The vast majority of his minimalist work comes from real life underwater scenes. His photography project 27 MM can be located at: https://www.27mm.net/featured-photography

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