Metamorphosis

• Photographer
  Julie Kenny
• Technical Info
  Sony A7r II, 1/500th of a second, f8, 400 ISO
• Photo Date
  27th October 2022
• Website
  http://www.juliekennyphotography.com.au

This image showcases a breathtaking view of sand formations and channels created by the powerful water flow of a huge tidal range. The stunning display of nature's handywork is captured in exquisite detail, with the intricate patterns and interweaving lines etched into the sand tracing the path of the water. The sweeping curves of the channels and natural formations, augmented by the water's flow, stretch out in the distance, looking like intricate, delicate artwork.

• Biography
  Julie Kenny honed her photographic skills in analogue-based film photography, utilising 35mm, medium and large format cameras during her studies at TAFE. After completing an Advanced Diploma of Applied Science in Photography, Julie furthered her studies at Edith Cowan University, undertaking a Bachelor of Communications and Diploma of Education. More recently, Julie merged her knowledge of the traditional mediums with new technologies, gaining a commercial drone licence. Since this undertaking her work has strongly focused on highlighting the beauty of regional locations.
• Awards
  2026 - The WA Life Photo Awards - Head On Festival - Finalist in the Landscape Category 2025 - The Landscape Awards - Runner-Up in the Aerial category. Additional images gained a highly commended - Landscape category, highly commended- Aerial, highly commended- Urban category and finalist in the Aerial category. 2025 - IRIS Awards - New Zealand Institute of Professional Photographers - Silver Distinction award in the Landscape Category 2024 - The Head On Photo Awards - Finalist in the Landscape Category 2024 - The Capture Awards - Two Highly Commended and three Commended Awards in the Landscape and Environment Category 2024 - Australian Photographic Prize - Silver in the professional aerial category and three Highly Commended awards in the professional aerial and landscape categories 2024 - Ilford Orloff Awards - two Silver Awards and a Silver+ Awards 2024 - International Photography Awards (IPA) - an Honourable Mention 2023 - Florida Museum of Photographic Arts International Photography Competition - 1st place abstract category 2023 - Australian Photography Awards (APA) – Shortlisted in the Environment category 2023 – Ilford Orloff Awards – Best Print finalist, Environment - Aerial Folio finalist, a Silver+ and Silver Award 2023 - Australian Photography Awards (APA) – Shortlisted finalist in the Environment category 2023 - Refocus Awards - Winner (Gold) - Aerial category, Silver and Bronze - Aerial category, Silver - Minimalism category and Bronze - Event category 2023 – Budapest International Foto Awards – Silver winner Nature-Aerial category, Silver winner Nature-Trees, Bronze Nature-Aerial category, Honourable Mention Fine Art-Landscape 2023 - The Capture Awards - Top 20 placement Landscape & Environment category and five Commended Awards 2023 - Neutral Density Awards (ND) - one Honourable Mention in the Fine Art - Landscape category and two Honourable Mentions in the Nature- Aerial category 2023 – International Photography Awards (IPA) – Three images in the of