First photo of "Dear Life"

Tea Tree Lake view from the forest side of Byron Bay. The lake has a unique color from the fallen tea leaves infused with the lake water.

COVID-19 struck Byron Bay, let all other tourists leave the town when I arrived. I was depressed because my flight got canceled and forced me to stay.

Surprisingly, my guest-house granny called me a 'Lucky Guy'. She said, "I was born and raised in this town, yet never seen the town so quiet in my entire life. You were here when everyone left. You are lucky to encounter such peaceful scenery by yourself."

Granny's words cleared up my worries. Since then, I have accepted the situation played out itself without anxiety. That is how I was able to capture the most natural appearance of the lake.

Hasselblad X1D XCD 45mm @F/8 1/200 Resolution: 6200 x 8272

For Collector: 1: High-resolution print on A2-sized Canson infinity papers via airmail. 2: Photobook from next visit to Byron Bay after COVID-19.