Gary Martin has enjoyed the art of photography since he was young. It has always piqued his interest, but the catalyst of his current exhibition started in 2016.

"I was having a glass of water in the morning sun, and when I looked at my glass I saw rainbows of energy and spiraling rainbows," he said.

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"I got the idea to get my camera and I took a couple of photos. Strange enough to see the [rainbows], but to be able to take a photo was even stranger."

The artist uploaded his photos to his computer and played with them, cropping and enlarging them several times over.

"A whole new world came into view," Martin said.

Martin's inspiration also came from his interest in what things were made of matter, particle and wave wise.

"It's funny to me that's what I saw in the water as well," he said.

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The exhibition, Potential's, is made up of 22 different works all taken over a five-year period.

The artist wanted to have as many works in his collection before he exhibited to the public as to provoke a different experience.

"People could come in without knowing anything about it, they would come in and view them and go, and have a different view on life," Martin said.

"I would like people to take away the magnificence of themselves in that we are basically made of water and light as well."

The works have been sealed with a resin coat to protect them and give them the glossy finish shown.

Longford Lodge owner Terry Goldsworthy was the one who believed Martin's work was good enough to be in an exhibition and deserved a place to be shown.

"When Gary explained he had been working in this for five years I could see he needed an opportunity," she said.

A curator Ms Goldsworthy brought on board helped Martin with the layout and what should be situated where.

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Ms Goldsworthy said the feedback she had received from those who had visited was that they were amazed and surprised. She said the work attracted a diverse audience.

"Gary has learnt a lot and I think it looks fabulous, I think it looks great," Ms Goldsworthy said.

For Martin, the best and most exciting part of the exhibition has been to have his works in a place where people could enjoy them.

The artist also runs his own business, Solfeggio Chime Shop, and enjoys creating chimes when he is not creating photographic work.

Potential's will show at the Longford Lodge until August 27. The gallery is open Thursday-Saturday from 10am until 3pm. All the works on show are for sale.