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Photographer Ray Collins captured majestic waves in the Pacific Ocean near New South Wales, Australia.
Photographer Ray Collins captured majestic waves in the Pacific Ocean near New South Wales, Australia. Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: A close-up of the water gives it a frozen quality in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and come crashing back into the water. Photographer Ray Collins, who doesn’t use a waterproof camera, also photographs the calmer and more serene moments he experiences in the ocean. PHOTOGRAPH BY Ray Collins / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: A close-up of the water gives it a frozen quality in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise… Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: The water has a glass-like finish as it emerges from the Pacific Ocean in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and come crashing back into the water. Photographer Ray Collins, who doesn’t use a waterproof camera, also photographs the calmer and more serene moments he experiences in the ocean. PHOTOGRAPH BY Ray Collins / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: The water has a glass-like finish as it emerges from the Pacific Ocean in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves,… Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: A wave appears to be crashing through rain clouds in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and come crashing back into the water. Photographer Ray Collins, who doesn’t use a waterproof camera, also photographs the calmer and more serene moments he experiences in the ocean. PHOTOGRAPH BY Ray Collins / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: A wave appears to be crashing through rain clouds in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up… Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: A foam mist glows on the surface of a wave in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and come crashing back into the water. Photographer Ray Collins, who doesn’t use a waterproof camera, also photographs the calmer and more serene moments he experiences in the ocean. PHOTOGRAPH BY Ray Collins / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: A foam mist glows on the surface of a wave in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise… Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: Many of Ray's images show the aggression of the ocean at night in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and come crashing back into the water. Photographer Ray Collins, who doesn’t use a waterproof camera, also photographs the calmer and more serene moments he experiences in the ocean. PHOTOGRAPH BY Ray Collins / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: Many of Ray’s images show the aggression of the ocean at night in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as… Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: A yellowy glow gives light to a wave against a purple backdrop n New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and come crashing back into the water. Photographer Ray Collins, who doesn’t use a waterproof camera, also photographs the calmer and more serene moments he experiences in the ocean. PHOTOGRAPH BY Ray Collins / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: A yellowy glow gives light to a wave against a purple backdrop n New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as… Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: A cool and refreshing wave folds back into the water in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and come crashing back into the water. Photographer Ray Collins, who doesn’t use a waterproof camera, also photographs the calmer and more serene moments he experiences in the ocean. PHOTOGRAPH BY Ray Collins / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: A cool and refreshing wave folds back into the water in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise… Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA- UNDATED: What looks like a volcano emerges in a wave in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and come crashing back into the water. Photographer Ray Collins, who doesn’t use a waterproof camera, also photographs the calmer and more serene moments he experiences in the ocean. PHOTOGRAPH BY Ray Collins / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA- UNDATED: What looks like a volcano emerges in a wave in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise… Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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Collins, seen here, doesn't use a waterproof camera for most of his photos.
Collins, seen here, likes to “freeze the ephemeral moments that would otherwise go unnoticed.” Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: Powdery foam bursts from choppy waves in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and come crashing back into the water. Photographer Ray Collins, who doesn’t use a waterproof camera, also photographs the calmer and more serene moments he experiences in the ocean. PHOTOGRAPH BY Ray Collins / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: Powdery foam bursts from choppy waves in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and come crashing… Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA- UNDATED: Ray captures the tranquil journey of a wave in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and come crashing back into the water. Photographer Ray Collins, who doesn’t use a waterproof camera, also photographs the calmer and more serene moments he experiences in the ocean. PHOTOGRAPH BY Ray Collins / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA- UNDATED: Ray captures the tranquil journey of a wave in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up… Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA- UNDATED: Foam spray crowns a wave as it crashes back into the ocean in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and come crashing back into the water. Photographer Ray Collins, who doesn’t use a waterproof camera, also photographs the calmer and more serene moments he experiences in the ocean. PHOTOGRAPH BY Ray Collins / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA- UNDATED: Foam spray crowns a wave as it crashes back into the ocean in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves,… Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA- UNDATED: Choppy waves toss white foam high into the sky in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and come crashing back into the water. Photographer Ray Collins, who doesn’t use a waterproof camera, also photographs the calmer and more serene moments he experiences in the ocean. PHOTOGRAPH BY Ray Collins / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA- UNDATED: Choppy waves toss white foam high into the sky in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise… Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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Collins also captures serene moments, like this post-storm rainbow over calm waters.
Collins also captures serene moments, like this post-storm rainbow over calm waters. Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA- UNDATED: Green light glows from under the curl of a wave in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and come crashing back into the water. Photographer Ray Collins, who doesn’t use a waterproof camera, also photographs the calmer and more serene moments he experiences in the ocean. PHOTOGRAPH BY Ray Collins / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA- UNDATED: Green light glows from under the curl of a wave in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they… Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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Collins likes to "freeze the ephemeral moments that would otherwise go unnoticed."
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA- UNDATED: The wave photographer aims to “freeze the ephemeral moments that would otherwise go unnoticed.” in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power… Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: A wave falls with a crash of white foam in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and come crashing back into the water. Photographer Ray Collins, who doesn’t use a waterproof camera, also photographs the calmer and more serene moments he experiences in the ocean. PHOTOGRAPH BY Ray Collins / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: A wave falls with a crash of white foam in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up… Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: Light shimmers on the surface of the water in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and come crashing back into the water. Photographer Ray Collins, who doesn’t use a waterproof camera, also photographs the calmer and more serene moments he experiences in the ocean. PHOTOGRAPH BY Ray Collins / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: Light shimmers on the surface of the water in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and… Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: The Pacific Ocean has a green was in this other-worldly image in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and come crashing back into the water. Photographer Ray Collins, who doesn’t use a waterproof camera, also photographs the calmer and more serene moments he experiences in the ocean. PHOTOGRAPH BY Ray Collins / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: The Pacific Ocean has a green was in this other-worldly image in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they… Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: Ray's work contrasts the tranquility and aggression of the ocean in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and come crashing back into the water. Photographer Ray Collins, who doesn’t use a waterproof camera, also photographs the calmer and more serene moments he experiences in the ocean. PHOTOGRAPH BY Ray Collins / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: Ray’s work contrasts the tranquility and aggression of the ocean in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise… Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA- UNDATED: A wall of water on the move in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and come crashing back into the water. Photographer Ray Collins, who doesn’t use a waterproof camera, also photographs the calmer and more serene moments he experiences in the ocean. PHOTOGRAPH BY Ray Collins / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA- UNDATED: A wall of water on the move in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and… Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA- UNDATED: The peak of a gentle wave collapsing into the Pacific Ocean in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and come crashing back into the water. Photographer Ray Collins, who doesn’t use a waterproof camera, also photographs the calmer and more serene moments he experiences in the ocean. PHOTOGRAPH BY Ray Collins / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA- UNDATED: The peak of a gentle wave collapsing into the Pacific Ocean in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as… Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: Ray's composition creates a peephole in a wave in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and come crashing back into the water. Photographer Ray Collins, who doesn’t use a waterproof camera, also photographs the calmer and more serene moments he experiences in the ocean. PHOTOGRAPH BY Ray Collins / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: Ray’s composition creates a peephole in a wave in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and… Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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Collins, seen here, doesn't use a waterproof camera unless he's taking an underwater shot like this one.
Collins doesn’t use a waterproof camera unless he’s taking an underwater shot like this one. Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: A menacing wall of water shows how intimidating the ocean can be in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and come crashing back into the water. Photographer Ray Collins, who doesn’t use a waterproof camera, also photographs the calmer and more serene moments he experiences in the ocean. PHOTOGRAPH BY Ray Collins / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: A menacing wall of water shows how intimidating the ocean can be in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as… Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA- UNDATED: One of the photographer's more dark and abstract works in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and come crashing back into the water. Photographer Ray Collins, who doesn’t use a waterproof camera, also photographs the calmer and more serene moments he experiences in the ocean. PHOTOGRAPH BY Ray Collins / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA- UNDATED: One of the photographer’s more dark and abstract works in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise… Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: Light shines through a fan-like wave on its descent back into the water in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves, as they rise up and come crashing back into the water. Photographer Ray Collins, who doesn’t use a waterproof camera, also photographs the calmer and more serene moments he experiences in the ocean. PHOTOGRAPH BY Ray Collins / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA-UNDATED: Light shines through a fan-like wave on its descent back into the water in New South Wales, Australia. Breathtaking seascapes have captured the power of waves,… Ray Collins / Barcroft Media

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