In October 2020 I sat at the place that is “my spot”, the one place that I just can't drive past. This place is my clarity. It speaks to me.
It is Injidup Bay, Western Australia.

That morning I decided to come back and shoot the Milky Way here, I wanted to truly capture the emotions & pull I feel when I’m here. I knew only an Astro shot could encapsulate this.

That night I returned but the weather rolled in and hid the stars.
However I did manage to capture a beautiful sunset here!

The original scene I had in mind had the “bottom” of the Milky Way rising up between two areas - I knew I wanted this scene.
I knew I only had my annual October holidays to complete this - it’s also when the Milky Way rests along the western horizon.

I went back a year later in 2021 to shoot again but the clouds took the stars away and the next year, 2022, a storm rolled in, again I was unable to capture it.

I was not giving up!

In 2023, just before a girls trip, I was staying near-by, I packed some dinner and headed to the spot to enjoy sunset and test the terrain to get my shot before the sunset.

THE SKY WAS CLEAR!!!

I won’t lie I sat there and cried as the sky darkened and the stars appeared, FOUR YEARS and I was finally getting my shot.

Just one small problem…

After 4 years I didn’t like the original composition any more!

I realised I needed to shoot from the spot where I sit each time I visit.
Overlooking the rock-face down to Inji’s stunning turquoise water… I realised this shot encapsulated EVERY single thing I love about this spot.

Following the shot I wondered around and shot a few other scenes.
Then I felt the usual “presence” I do when I’m here, this time it was extra strong. I knew I’d succeeded in my goal.

This is FourYears.

The Wardandi people are the traditional owners of Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.

Contract: ERC-721 Smart Contract

Edition: 1 of 1

Date: 12 October 2023
Camera: Nikon Z6

Size: 5737 x 3817

Sold Elsewhere: No


Single Frame: Yes

Artist: Vicki-Louise White @ VLWphotography

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