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photo of Perth's skyline, as seen from Kings Park entrance just before sunrise — Pre-sunrise in Perth

Unnatural lights;
in the darkness of morning
sustain a city.

Hello there

panaromic photo of a tall gumtree, with sunlight filtering through its leaves and branches

Humans frolicking,
taking insta-worthy shots;
trees welcome autumn.

Chasing

close up photo of a small sunflower trying to bloom

We all try our best;
sunflower chases after
elusive sunshine.

Ironic

close up photo of a ocean marker at a beach, inscribed with the words, "permanent mark, penalty for interference, survey office of Queensland"

“Permanent marker;
penalty if interfered,”
says an invader.

Prints

Photo of the beach at sunset, with the early morning orange hue just visible outside the photo’s frame.

Lost souls wandering;
tyre marks along the ocean,
footprints on the soul.