Nineteen of Western Australia's top photographers answered the invitation to take part in this exhibition, which in keeping with the theme of PIAF, interprets aspects of water. The exhibits cover all moods associated with the subject, from fun to fantasy to forthright.

This is the kind of display that demands repeated visits, not because there is so much to see (there are only 19 exhibits) but because it is one of the very few exhibitions I've experienced where every exhibit proves to be honest, engaging and has something to offer. To single out one and not another would give the impression that the mentioned image is somehow better than the rest which can't be said about the works presented here. Each in its own way and for a different reason is the Best of Show. However, one can discuss preferences according to individual tastes or quirks of personality. In line with this criteria allow me to mention a few.

Two Pelicans, Canning River by Nic Ellis is a black and white composition with a certain Oriental quality to it. The named birds sit facing in opposite directions, one on each of the pontoons of a Surf Cat, a small sailing boat. The subject is placed high on the picture plane and Ellis has enhanced the reflection of the mast in the rippling water, down the centre of the image, so it looks like a line drawn in ink by a brush. It really is contemplative.

Waterfront, 1996 by John H. Browne provokes thoughts of a different kind. Here is a photograph that demonstrates the various powers of water. It shows a storm cloud over the ocean, water on the earth and in the sky, capricious aspects of nature that give life and can take it away. In the foreground is a drinking fountain, unimpressive in itself yet a firm reminder of humanity's ability to control these forces of nature. This is a powerful image in its own way.

Karin Calvert-Borshoff's digital print Froot Loops caused me to laugh out loud. This blurred, blue group of capped and goggled swimmers brought to mind the Olympic synchronized swimming team, as might be seen through a watery diving mask. One hopes they don't end up like the 'personalities' in Into the Blue with Barbie and Ken by Gabrielle Carati. My only complaint with this picture is the dreaded dolls aren't face down!

Andrijich's angel and Woldendorp's lighthouse, Ballantine's beach and Petryk's baby inspires and keeps the dreams alive as do all the exhibits. See this exhibition, again and again, it's value viewing.