TITLE: "The Great Depression"

The Great Depression is a series created from the iconic Newcastle Ocean Baths NSW, Australia. The baths were built during the early 1900's. With unemployment at a high along with high levels of mental health issues in the country, Governments created projects that would give the people some purpose and a place to gather and enjoy.

AUTHOR: Steven Algie (Australia)

My Passion

I got serious about photography when I got into my 40's. It all started as a hobby and has progressed from there. I love being outside and I love the never ending challenge of trying to portray ‘that feeling’, you know, the beautiful morning glow, the sense of isolation when you have a scene to yourself, the sound of waves lapping the shore...My images are all about the outdoors and telling a story.

In the short time I have been into photography, I've been able to achieve so much at a personal level as well as a professional level. A lot of my ability stems back to my One point perspective drawing day's. I've always had a passion for creative art and have a great understanding of composition...I take great joy in learning as I go along on my endeavours and get great satisfaction in doing so.

I mostly photograph landscape images, using various Techniques to achieve my photo art. From long exposures to using filters and professional editing software, my main passion is for minimal fine art photography and the use of monochrome in a square format. I get great satisfaction when it comes to photo editing and seeing my work come to life! My commitment to quality and craft is unwavering.