Ethereum

JustNext

Collection

VLW-Editions

Description

JustNext came about after a recent holiday in the South West of Western Australia. I came home feeling genuinely inspired by the shots I took and while writing a blog about the experience, I realised this image needed to be an edition. I’ve also decided to gift it to all collectors of StarryThrombolites as a thank you. While going through old folders recently, I caught myself thinking: “If my next photo is my best… does that mean all the others were my worst?” It’s easy to compare older work to now and feel like those images don’t hold up. But the truth is, I wouldn’t be where I am today without them. Every so-called “bad” photo was simply me learning, viewing the world through whatever skills, limits and understanding I had at the time. We often talk about improvement like it’s a ladder, each step higher than the last. But maybe it isn’t that linear. Maybe it’s just a process of returning to the same ideas, light, timing, emotion, composition, with a bit more understanding each time. Best is such a subjective word anyway. Some technically perfect photos don’t connect with me at all. Meanwhile, an iPhone image from 2016 can still hit me harder than anything. Maybe best has less to do with sharpness or composition and more to do with honesty. Every photo I’ve taken, the rushed ones, the lucky ones, the overexposed ones, the ones I never posted have all taught me something. They shape the way I shoot today. So maybe the point isn’t to take “the best” photo. Maybe it’s simply to take the next one. JustNext is built on that idea: Maybe there’s no best or worst. Maybe there’s just next. _________________________________________ Key Details About JustNext Collection: VLW Editions Minting Platform: Manifold Collection Price: 0.022 ETH Edition: /20 Date Captured: 21 October 2025 Location: Smiths Beach, Western Australia Camera: Nikon Z6 20mm Image Size: 3453 × 4978 pixels Single Image: Yes Artist: Vicki-Louise White (@VLWPhotography) Licensing Terms The NFT holder has the right to display this image privately in non-commercial settings. When shared on social media, in virtual galleries, or in virtual rooms, credit must be given to the creator, VLW Photography. This NFT does not grant rights to produce commercial merchandise, commercial distribution, or derivative works. For commercial inquiries, please contact me directly. The copyright remains with the creator, Vicki-Louise White.