Meet Ignacio Palacios, internationally renowned travel and nature photographer, when he launches his new book Sydney Rock Pools at Berkelouw Books.

Sydney's coastline and harbour has a series of beautiful rock pools that have been cut into the base of cliffs and rocky headlands. Nearly every Sydney beach has one ocean pool, usually at the southern end to give swimmers some protection when the southerly winds bring cold air and big seas. Some were built by wealthy people in the 1800s, others by convicts. They come in all sizes and shapes and each one has its own colourful history and interesting anecdotes.

Ignacio Palacios is a Spanish photographer based in Sydney. His passion for both swimming and photography was the catalyst for this project. In 2009 he settled at Dee Why beach and loved the sound and smell of the ocean, the breaking waves and the Australian beach culture.Ignacio soon discovered that Australia is the most swimming-crazy country in the world and he became crazy about it too!

Join us when Ignacio launches Sydney Rockpools at 6.30 pm on Tuesday, June 10th, 2014 at Berkelouw Books in Paddington.

The is a free event but bookings are essential and can be made by calling 9360 3200, or by email to paddington@berkelouw.com.au.