The Universe is incomprehensibly vast, a profound mystery, it challenges our understanding at every level. Are we alone, or is life a common phenomenon? Philosophers, theologians, and scientists alike grapple with these questions, exploring a spectrum of perspectives.
While looking at billions of Jurassic boulders along the coast of Llantwit Major, South Wales, the perfect shot eluded me. It was clear that there were photographs to be made here—but how? I sat for hours contemplating the endless expanse of grey, scattered boulders. The light shifted, the tide receded, people came and went, but the rocks remained silent; I couldn’t see the photograph.
About to concede, my own 'big bang theory' took shape. I realised that these seemingly infinite and randomly dispersed rocks could have an affinity with the Universe. By seeing the Universe as akin to atoms on Earth invites the idea that we are part of something infinite. It also raises questions about our place in the grand scheme—are we merely part of an 'atom' within a much larger 'cosmic organism'? With this new perspective, I approached the scene with fresh eyes.
Later, with a little intervention and a subsequent trip to capture the three billion-year-old pink rocks of Perros-Guirec in Brittany, these divergent cosmic worlds came together. The resulting work serves as a tribute to the interconnectedness of our planet and the vast Universe it inhabits.
In contemplating the Universe, one is reminded of Earth’s fragile balance that sustains life. While the cosmos may feel eternal, our planet faces urgent environmental challenges. Protecting this delicate harmony requires urgent action to preserve the only home we know.
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