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Emergence

Ascending from the depths, a freediver rises into the iconic crystal shards of light at Kilsby Sinkhole, water fractured into another world.

Awards

World Photo Annual

2025

Honorable Mention

Sports

Non Professional

Emergence

Ascending from the depths, a freediver rises into the iconic crystal shards of light at Kilsby Sinkhole, water fractured into another world.

About Artist

Rosie Richards

Rosie Richards is a Sydney-based underwater photographer and freediver who captures the ocean’s beauty entirely on a single breath. Specialising in freediving photography, her work showcases marine life, dramatic seascapes, and the play of light beneath the waves. Through her lens, Rosie aims to inspire awe for the ocean and highlight its delicate ecosystems, combining technical precision with a spirit of adventure.

Rosie Richards

Photographic Areas of Focus

Sports, Travel, Underwater, Wildlife

Location

Australia

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