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40 Breathtaking Wave Photos By Ray Collins

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Ray Collins, also known as the "wave whisperer," is an Australian photographer known for his breathtaking images of the ocean. His journey into photography began unexpectedly after a knee injury forced him to leave his job as a coal miner. What started as a hobby, taking photos of his friends surfing, quickly turned into a passionate pursuit of capturing the sea's beauty.

Collins' photographs stand out for their clarity and the way they freeze the dynamic motion of waves, creating captivating and dramatic scenes. His work has gained international recognition, with his images featured in major publications like National Geographic and The New York Times. Through his lens, Collins not only shares the majestic power of the sea but also inspires others to appreciate and protect our marine environments.

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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Lil Miss Hobbit 4 months ago

Glass mermaid tail

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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Lil Miss Hobbit 4 months ago

OMG HOW

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

Just flipping my hair

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

Hibiscus

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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Lil Miss Hobbit 4 months ago

The mountain

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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HorseMuse 4 months ago

O

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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Lil Miss Hobbit 4 months ago

The foam👌

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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Judy Reynolds 4 months ago

I love all the movement in this photo!

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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Lil Miss Hobbit 4 months ago

Claws of the sea

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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CursedEclipse 4 months ago

poseidon, your crack is open again

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

Looks like a glass sculpture

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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Eric Williams 4 months ago

The Eagle

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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Lil Miss Hobbit 4 months ago

Definitely a mermaid

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

Glass bridge

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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Diolla 4 months ago

WHAT IS THAT

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

So much going on in this image

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

I see a face about to gobble up a surfer.

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

Great timing!

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

Spank!

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KC Lancaster 4 months ago

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

The sea is metal

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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Micci Alderman 4 months ago

Ghostly waves

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

This would be a great glass sculpture

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

This exudes power.

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

Great capture!

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

Water shelf

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

Salty tongue

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

All the colors work well together.

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

That would be fun to slide down.

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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Judy Reynolds 4 months ago

Beautiful!!

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

I’m trying to figure out what I’m seeing. The colors are gorgeous.

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

This looks like a volcanic eruption.

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

There is no escape from this.

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

This looks like a scene from Interstellar.

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

Stunning! Looks like fabric.

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

I see the light

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

Ocean nostril

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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Lil Miss Hobbit 4 months ago

Liquid gold

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

The ocean has a spine

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

Is that a wave or are you just happy to see me?

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Ray Collins: Capturing The Ocean's Power And Fragility Through His Lens

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

Water claws

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Hi there! I'm Gabrielė, but you can also catch me responding to Gab, Gabi, Gabert, or Gabe – take your pick. Professionally, I'm the senior community manager over at Bored Panda, helping people share their awesome work and connecting artists with a worldwide audience. Beyond work, you'll catch me traveling, listening to vinyl and diving into movies, art exhibitions, and concerts. I'm a culture buff at heart, always eager to explore and embrace the richness of the human experience.

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Diolla 4 months ago

Beautifil! Not NGL, some pictures scare me, especially the ones where the wave looks massive.

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Meeow 3 months ago

Check out his Youtube: https://youtu.be/LzTmc6GB15M?si=gzRxO77n3G7jdM8p

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

Stunning photography! I can’t wait to see more of your work.

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CursedEclipse 4 months ago

beautiful

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Multa Nocte 4 months ago

These were gorgeous - thanks!

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Mau 4 months ago

amazing!

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Mimi M 4 months ago

This person is an incredible photographer, flat out.

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Diolla 4 months ago

Beautifil! Not NGL, some pictures scare me, especially the ones where the wave looks massive.

2points

Meeow 3 months ago

Check out his Youtube: https://youtu.be/LzTmc6GB15M?si=gzRxO77n3G7jdM8p

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MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 4 months ago

Stunning photography! I can’t wait to see more of your work.

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CursedEclipse 4 months ago

beautiful

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Multa Nocte 4 months ago

These were gorgeous - thanks!

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Mau 4 months ago

amazing!

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Mimi M 4 months ago

This person is an incredible photographer, flat out.

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