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The Ascent

A freediver emerges from the crystal-clear depths of Kilsby Sinkhole, refracted light beams illuminating her ascent. In this moment of strength and stillness, sport becomes art — a single breath carrying body and mind beyond their limits.

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World Photo Annual

2025

Nominee

Sports

Non Professional

The Ascent

A freediver emerges from the crystal-clear depths of Kilsby Sinkhole, refracted light beams illuminating her ascent. In this moment of strength and stillness, sport becomes art — a single breath carrying body and mind beyond their limits.

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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