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Merewether Ocean Baths, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
I captured this photograph after waiting in the car at the nearby car park being rained on as a storm front passed over. Finally, around the time of sunset, the rain finished and a sense of quiet calm descended in the post storm atmosphere. Seizing the gap before the next rain shower, I headed out and captured this image. Minutes later, the rain returned as darkness fell over the baths and the calm I captured here proved only momentary.
The Merewether Ocean Baths were built during the depression and completed in 1935 by unemployed labourers through a depression-relief scheme. The baths consist of two large rectangular pools with an overall dimension of 100 metres x 90 metres. They are the largest ocean baths in the state of New South Wales. Located just three kilometres from the Newcastle city centre, the Baths have a long history as a popular swimming spot in Newcastle.
AWARDS
2015 | Silver Award - Australian Professional Photography Awards (APPA)
2015 | Silver Award - Epson International Pano Awards
All Scott Leggo artworks are made locally in Australia. They are produced using the highest archival materials and processes to ensure your artwork lasts for years to come. You can choose the artwork type that best suits the look and feel of your home or workplace.
CANVAS
Superior grade canvas, printed with archival inks and laminated to protect your print. The texture of the canvas creates a 'painterly' feel to the photograph. Your print comes stretched on a kiln dried Meranti timber frame, ready to hang. A popular, affordable, lightweight and modern way to enjoy Scott’s photographs on your wall. | Learn more |
UNFRAMED PRINT
Exquisite Hahnemühle Photo Rag fine art cotton paper. Museum quality, archival fine art paper and inks. As a print only, this requires framing, allowing you to select your own mounting and framing options. Unframed prints come rolled in a protective tube, making them best for international customers. The print has an additional 6cm white border around the photo, allowing sufficient room to accommodate various framing choices. | Learn more |
FRAMED PRINT
This clean, simple and modern look will suit any home. Your Hahnemühle fine art paper print is mounted and framed in a contemporary shadow box frame (approx 27mm wide x 48mm deep) that is available in white or raw wood. It is completed with museum grade acrylic (rather than glass) as it is light weight, transports well (doesn't break) and protects against 99% of UV. Framed prints come ready to hang on your wall. The listed size is for the image itself - the border and frame add approximately 7.5cm to each side of the print (ie 15cm additional length in total).
ACRYLIC - WALL MOUNT
This frameless, glass like feel is one of the most impressive and striking ways to display your print. Printed on a professional metallic paper, creates a 'pearlescent' metallic gloss finish. The print is face mounted onto optically clear, museum grade acrylic which offers 99% UV protection. The crisp, clean image is backed with treated aluminium, protecting your print from front to back. It is then finished with a diamond edge polisher. This comes ready to hang, with a thin aluminium frame hidden behind the print, so your print can be securely hung on your wall.
LIMITED EDITION PRINTS
Select photographs are only available as limited edition prints. Scott’s approach to his limited edition prints ensures they are possessed only by a small number of clients, guaranteeing your artwork's investment into the future. | Learn more |
FREE DELIVERY AUSTRALIA WIDE
All Scott's prints are delivered Australia wide free of charge. Postage rates apply for international delivery.
DELIVERY TIMELINES
We hold limited stock of prints. If it's in stock we'll dispatch within 2 business days, otherwise it will be made to order so please allow the following times for delivery:
- Canvas & unframed prints: Approximately two weeks
- Framed prints and acrylic wall mount: Approximately four weeks
- For international orders please allow an additional two weeks
