Presented for the first time in one book, this collection of Hamish Roots' photographs capture the essence of the sport of rowing.

Hamish has photographed all abilities of athletes, from relative newcomers to Olympians, in their pursuit of success yet uniquely he focuses on the shapes and patterns rather than the athletes themselves.

Drawing on his own experience as an accomplished oarsman, combined with his strong compositional skills, Hamish creates pieces that show an understanding and passion for the subtleties of the sport. The use of black and white photography presents a more intimate impression of the sport inviting the viewer to take a closer look.