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Melanie Russell Photography
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A man in a turban and jacket pushes a cart filled with mushrooms inside a brick tunnel lined with stacked racks of mushrooms on both sides.
Close-up of American actor Morgan Freeman, wearing a black suit and white shirt, resting his chin on clasped hands with a pensive expression.
Group of indigenous surf rescue team members walking along the beach. They are wearing yellow and red uniforms with 'Surf Rescue' and 'DHL' logos, some with hats and sunglasses, with the ocean and cloudy sky in the background.
Portrait of artist Bill Henson in front of one of his portraits of a woman with dark hair, blue eyes, and red lipstick, beneath a black backdrop.
An older woman with blonde hair looking off to the side, standing outdoors in front of a modern, geometric architectural structure with a glass and metal canopy.
An Indigenous Australian man with face paint and a headband holding a sleeping baby wrapped in a white cloth, standing in front of a brick building.
Artist Margaret Ollie viewing artwork in a gallery.
Artist Margaret Ollie in front of microphones with media personnel and cameras recording her, wearing a hat, glasses, and a patchwork jacket.
Four Indigenous Australians are sitting or kneeling on a wooden floor, painting traditional dot art on a long canvas with brushes and paints. Several vibrant, patterned artworks are displayed behind them.
Smiling girl in a yellow school uniform eating a snack while children in blue uniforms talk and laugh in the background.
Two women dancing outdoors in front of seated audience, with a large apartment building in the background. One woman is wearing a revealing silver and white costume, and the other is wearing a traditional dress with a black jacket, white blouse, and
A man in a white shirt taking a selfie with a crowd of fans, some holding signed memorabilia. The fans are smiling and appear excited, wearing casual clothing and sunglasses.
A group of people sitting on a park bench outside a brick building. One man is playing guitar, while a woman with her back to the camera appears to be talking to him. Two other women are sitting further down the bench, one with a cup, and a man is se
Former Guantanamo Bay detainee Mamdouh Habib protesting behind a metal fence, some wearing orange shirts reading 'Bring David Home'.
A female singer with long dark hair, wearing a white dress, passionately singing into a microphone on stage with purple and orange stage lighting and curtains in the background.
Two men sitting at a table against a red wall, smiling and enjoying coffee. One wears a colorful rainbow striped sweater and beige pants with bare feet, the other wears a blue shirt, brown pants, and a beige hat.
A man surrounded by children, some of whom are touching his nose, and he appears to be surprised or playful.
Blurred group of people dancing and enjoying music at a party with colorful lights.
A woman in formal attire standing in front of a large, thick tree with numerous twisting roots and branches. The surroundings suggest a forest or botanical garden.
A large group of swimmers in swim caps and goggles participating in a race or event at the beach, running into the water with buildings in the background.
A man in a suit standing behind a conference table with three empty office chairs, smiling and resting his hands on two of the chairs.
Cliffside with rocks and greenery at the beach, with a blue car partially visible among the rocks near the water
A young boy in striped pajamas standing barefoot on a narrow concrete walkway amid rubble and debris at a construction site or damaged area.
Two young girls standing outdoors between camper trailers, drinking soda cans at a campsite. One girl is wearing a red shirt, and the other is in a pink top.
A woman sitting on a booth in a restaurant with a red wall behind her, wearing a black top, denim shorts, and tan high-heel shoes.
A young boy with a bald head lying on a bed with white sheets, wearing a black t-shirt with a colorful design, and an IV connected to his nose.
People at a voting booth casting ballots, wearing swimwear with the word "CRONULLA" on the back, and an older man in a sweater standing nearby.
A woman with short blonde hair wearing a white shirt, beige shawl, and white pants, standing against a light wood-paneled wall.
Cate Blanchett with red hair in a cream-colored textured jacket with black buttons stands in front of a large background image of her own face.
Person dressed as a colonial soldier riding a brown horse on a grassy field with a yellow and black target background.
Musician Nick Cave standing next to a sign that says 'Military Guard House' on a historic stone structure with an opening to the right. Seagulls flying in the cloudy sky.
A coal miner standing inside a dark mine shaft, wearing protective gear, helmet with headlamp, and boots, with a rugged and dusty appearance.
A man sitting on a black leather chair with a woman standing beside him, in a room with red curtains and walls, and a glass of orange-colored drink on a small table.
A businessman in a suit sitting at his office desk, writing on papers with an American flag in the background.
Two female rhythmic gymnasts performing a routine on the floor with colorful ribbons in a gymnasium.
Musician avier Rudd singing into a microphone and playing a didgeridoo.
An elderly man with glasses and a sweater stands in a room with bookshelves filled with files and folders, looking up towards the ceiling.
Young woman with curly hair wearing a black coat and red scarf, standing next to a brick wall and a dark gate surrounded by greenery.
A male surgeon stands in the foreground with arms crossed, wearing blue scrubs, glasses, and a surgical cap. Behind him, through a glass window, a team of medical professionals, also in scrubs, are working in an operating room. The room has medical e
A baby's baptism in a church, with a priest holding the baby above a baptismal fountain, and a woman in white smiling nearby.
A woman with red hair is sitting by a window, looking outside. She is wearing a dress with tulle fabric in orange, cream, and brown colors.
Musician Jimmy Barnes holding a menorah with nine lit candles inside a decorated building with a stained glass window and arches.
Swimmer in black swimsuit and cap diving into water from starting block at night.
A woman is getting her makeup done backstage in a dark room with a table of makeup supplies and a mirror with lights
A woman dressed in cowboy attire, with pink cowboy boots, is twirling a lasso outside. She is standing in front of a blue wall with a wooden fence and a closed gate, and there is a vintage Rodeo suitcases on the ground beside her.
A woman lying on a bed, resting her head on a pillow, looking at the camera.
An elderly man with glasses and light-colored clothing sitting on a wooden bench in a room with stained glass windows, some windows are amber, purple, and blue, with one window wearing a pointed arch.
Person lying on grass surrounded by vinyl records and magazines, wearing sunglasses and headphones.
Two young ballet dancers in pastel-colored tutus and pointe shoes stretch on a ballet barre in a dance studio.
An elderly man standing in a barbershop with two vintage barber chairs, yellow walls, black and white checkered floor, and mirrors.
Two women sitting on a sandy beach in swimsuits, with a building and stairs in the background.
Close-up of a middle-aged man with glasses, light brown hair, and blue eyes, wearing a white shirt and red striped tie, looking at the camera with a slight smile.
A woman dressed in traditional Indian attire dancing outdoors under a tree, smiling with arms extended.
Two women performing on stage, one with large red feathered costume and the other with striped shirt, black beret, and holding a fan, with colorful stage lights in background.
A woman with red hair wearing a pinstripe suit and ruffled white shirt, resting her head on her hand while sitting at a black grand piano.
A male marathon runner crossing the finish line with a sign overhead from The Sun-Herald and City2Surf event, surrounded by spectators and photographers on a sunny day.
Four men wearing red and yellow swim caps surfing on yellow rescue boards in the ocean.
A woman and a young boy sitting on a large, intact yellow and orange construction cone wrapped in yellow caution tape in a park with trees and a slide in the background.
A smiling middle-aged man with gray hair sitting on a brown chair, wearing a light plaid shirt, leaning slightly forward.
Three women walking down a city alleyway with brown brick walls, smiling, with pink, yellow, and white dresses, carrying colorful clothing.
A young man with dark hair wearing a navy pinstripe blazer over a blue shirt, standing against bright orange tiled walls, looking at the camera with a serious expression.
A model in a gold dress walks on a runway during a fashion show, with an audience seated on either side watching.
People dressed in white robes standing on mats with lotus-shaped lanterns on the ground, facing the Sydney Opera House and city skyline during evening under a cloudy sky.
An elderly nun standing inside a church with stained glass windows.
A man sits alone on the sandy beach near the ocean, with life-saving equipment including a defibrillator, mask, and towel around him.
A blonde woman wearing a black tube top, striped pants, and jewelry posing against a dark wall.
Swimmer with goggles and swim cap in an outdoor natural swimming pool with a rocky shoreline and ocean in the background.
Two young men smiling and posing with a rugby ball in front of a blue wooden wall.
A woman dressed in a gothic purple and black gown with black lace, standing on a city street beside a vintage black car with curved design, chrome details, and a license plate reading 'CFC 001'. She is wearing a black lace veil covering her face. The
A man in blue coveralls leaning on the hood of a red race car with open engine bay, inside a garage or workshop.
A rugby player standing between lockers, holding a rugby ball, wearing a blue and white Sydney Airport jersey and white shorts.
Children playing Australian football on a grassy field with a mid-range view and sky.
Two elderly men playing lawn bowls on a green lawn outside a building with large windows and outdoor seating. One man is kneeling with a black ball in hand, while the other is crouching, holding a black ball, preparing to play.
A woman in an orange dress laughing, wearing glasses, pearl necklace, and a white hat with a red brim, standing next to a rack of toys and accessories at a store. A man in a brown jacket and black cap is giving a high five or waving with his hand, sm
A man in a pink tank top sitting in front of a large mural of a woman's face.
A lioness lying on the ground with her mouth open, yawning or roaring, in a natural outdoor setting with greenery and a fallen log or tree stump nearby.
A ballerina poses on her knees with one leg extended to the side, wearing a white tutu, pointe shoes, and a headband, in front of a dark, abstract background.
An older man with glasses in a green shirt is working underneath a vehicle, holding a flashlight and reaching towards the front of the car. The car's front grille and license plate are visible, with the license plate reading 'VD 228'.
An elderly man reads a sports newspaper with a headline about kite flying, while sitting at a table in a restaurant or cafe.
An elderly woman dressed in colorful jewelry and a decorated hat is blowing out a handful of leaves to a group of children in a classroom.
Two young men looking into the camera with curious or surprised expressions, one saluting or shielding his eyes, outdoors with partly cloudy sky.
A young woman with pink dreadlocks and a strapless pink dress receives makeup application from two makeup artists in a dark setting.
A musician in a dress shirt and striped tie playing a clarinet, seen through a yellowish, blurry foreground.
Two women wearing hijabs, one adjusting the other's hijab in an indoor setting.
A woman standing on a beach holding a white surfboard with a black logo, with the ocean and cloudy sky in the background.
Two men crouching on the ground, looking intently at the camera, against a plain background.
A man with a shaved head speaking into a microphone, with another person in the background also holding a microphone.
A woman is applying makeup to another woman, who is looking into a mirror she is holding. They are surrounded by various personal items and clothes, indicating they are in a dressing or preparation area.
Group of children and two adults holding cameras, posing in front of a graffiti wall outdoors.
Young woman with dark hair looking out of a window with a lace curtain, touching the glass with her hand.
Four adults standing on a stage with a dark, abstract background. The woman in the front wears a light yellow blazer with black trim and a pearl necklace. Two men behind her are dressed in dark suits, and the fourth person, partially visible on the r
A young man appears to be restraining an older man lying on the ground, while two uniformed officers stand nearby.
A woman with brown hair is looking outside through a window, creating a reflection of her face on the glass.
A woman rock climbing on an indoor climbing wall with yellow and gray panels, colorful holds, and safety harness.
View of skyline through a chain-link fence with a statue and church steeples in the background.
Three boys in white school uniforms look at a test strip held by one of the boys, with a jar and papers on the table in front of them.
Two elderly men working on sculptures in a workshop with clay and art supplies, others working in the background.
People standing and walking along a hilltop silhouette against a sunset sky, with surfboards and a large ring sculpture on display.
Four people sit on a white couch on a stone surface, taking a photo with camera on a tripod, during sunset with a cloudy sky.
Young woman at targets shooting range wearing hearing protection and aiming a handgun.
Skateboarder in mid-air performing a trick at a skate park with onlookers, ocean, and cloudy sky in the background.
A young man with dark hair and a white T-shirt sitting on the edge of a bed in a cluttered room with graffiti and drawings on the wall, including a smiley face and a dog, with a broom hanging on the wall and a banner with Filipino text.
City intersection with pedestrians crossing and a bus on the street, blurred motion effect.
A street musician with an acoustic guitar sits cross-legged on the ground with an open guitar case in front. Two pedestrians are walking past, creating a motion blur. A dark wall with an acoustic guitar hanging on it is in the background.
A man in vintage clothing carrying a woman in vintage attire while dancing outside a light blue building with white window frames and a sign for fame for hire from the Randall Literary Institute.
A group of musicians perform on stage, including a man playing pan flute, a woman in a red sequined dress and a man in a pinstripe suit and hat dancing in the center, surrounded by string players.
Two women in a dressing room, one sitting and blow-drying her hair, and the other standing with her hands on her hips. The wall behind them has an emergency exit sign and hanging clothes and accessories.
Person in yellow raincoat and helmet riding a bicycle in the rain.
A model walking on a runway during a fashion show, illuminated by a spotlight against a dark background with an audience in the shadows.
Three women sitting on a roof ledge on a city street, one holding a guitar, all smiling and posing for the camera.
Close-up of a woman with short brown hair looking to the right against a black background.
Children holding candles inside a church with stained glass windows in the background.
Two men appear to be fixing or inspecting their cars stopped on the road. One man leans out of a black car, and the other is near a yellow car, both cars are close together in a parking area under a clear blue sky.
An athlete in a blue tank top and black shorts stretching on a red running track, sitting with one leg extended and reaching for his foot.
A man in a dark purple shirt sits at a wooden table in a warmly lit, elegant living room with yellow walls, patterned furniture, lamps, and greenery.
Young man with dark hair and a watch, standing in front of a red curtain, with his shadow cast against the curtain.
A man with short dark hair and a beard, smiling, holding a newborn baby wrapped in a pastel-colored towel, on a beige couch with pillows in the background.
Musician Tex Perkins with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a light-colored patterned shirt, touching his hair and looking at the camera against a plain white wall.
A man with gray hair, wearing a gray collared shirt, looking to the side, with a framed photograph of a man holding a child hanging on the wall behind him.
Many people wearing yellow swim caps and black swimsuits running into the ocean on a beach during a swim race, with buildings and a blue sky in the background.
Looking through a hole in a wall, a man is sitting in a church or cathedral, leaning on a keyboard with a book open in front of him. The church interior features pews, stained glass windows, and stone walls.