The Sun holds a significant place in Trent Parke's photographic work. These mesmerizing portraits of the Sun were shot in Parke’s hometown of Adelaide, during the Australian summer. For this series, Parke chose to merge two great forces of nature: the ocean and the sun, both of which he describes as “symbols of universal energy”. Capturing the Sun at its most impressive, setting towards the horizon, Parke created mesmerizing monumental photographs of the symbiosis between humankind and nature. His photographs of human lives in close connection to the elements, shaped by the passage of time, are akin to lyrical fiction. Parke visited the ocean front, where people gather to enjoy the summer sun, socialize, go diving, and play - making the most of the water under the golden sun. Against the sun’s fiery rays, impressive silhouettes make striking photographic motifs. The ocean becomes a sumptuous canvas. The Sun, an almighty presence, stands as the lead in this cast of characters, providing a divine backdrop for the ocean, birds and humans alike. In a spirit of deep mindfulness, these photographs exude happiness, peace and serenity.