The most powerful images in documentary photography projects are rarely the ones on the surface of the issue, they’re the ones that go deeper. Australian documentary photographer, Mark Tipple, has taken this concept quite literally in a new series called “The Underwater Project”.
I’ve always been intrigued by what happens below the surface, like what’s happening where we can’t see. Coming from a surfing background I used to wonder what happens when we’re duck-diving, like, what it looks like from a different angle…I used to surf with a small video camera and housing attached to my helmet…but that sucked. I looked for a new approach to capture what I was seeking, which basically meant getting off the surfboard.
His approach applies to us all. More gorgeous images from Mark, plus a video after the jump
Wow, just Wow! Never would have thought about doing that! Great work Mark! Great showcase Chase… Love the images! I would live to buy one for my office wall!
Wow – Really awesome shots, generated by a great idea! Thnx for sharing!
Jeeeesus! Talk about making yourself stand out from a crowd! Stunning pictures, and what a fantastic concept!
The first one is awesome!!!
Amazing work.
Two other Australians – Narelle Autio and Trent Parke did a really interesting project called The Seventh Wave. Check it out when if you have a chance.
http://www.stillsgallery.com.au/artists/autio/index.php?obj_id=series_07&nav=7
http://www.stillsgallery.com.au/artists/parke/index.php?obj_id=series_07&nav=7