The Seventh Wave is a collaborative masterpiece by Trent Parke and Narelle Autio, born from a two-year exploration of Australian beach life. Following a summer marked by a record number of drownings, the duo sought to capture the ocean’s dual nature—its tranquil beauty and its raw, menacing power. Using high-contrast black-and-white film, they documented swimmers diving, jumping, and navigating the surf from unique underwater perspectives. The book features an introductory essay by Robert Drewe that contextualizes the beach as a central pillar of Australian national identity. It was awarded second place in the 2000 American Picture of the Year awards for photography books.