JODIE GRIEVE, Aquatic Velocity (ANIMALS 2026)

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Aquatic Velocity captures Lisa—a German Shepherd once shaped by an unsavoury life—now rewritten by love. Rescued and welcomed into a new home with Mark, she has learned what safety feels like: a steady hand, an open road, and the freedom to be simply a dog. Together they chase the kind of days that heal—camping beneath star-salted skies, wandering bush tracks, and seeking out cool waterways where rivers and lakes become her playground. In the rush of her stride and the spray of water kicked up behind her, there’s more than speed—there’s relief, trust, and pure, unmistakable joy. This image isn’t just about motion; it’s about a second chance made visible, and a life once endured now fully lived.

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