AMAZING SPECTACULAR
Torquay, Victoria, Australia
Saturday 22 July 2017
I’m constantly amazed at how different every beach sunrise is, even at the same location. Depending on the time of year, the amount and density of the cloud cover and the reflections created by tide levels, the whole scene can be different. Even on the same morning, the colours change from blue at the first hint of sunrise, through to pink, red and even gold as the sun rises above the horizon. If you aren’t a morning person, you might be pleasantly surprised by an early morning trip to your local beach to see this amazing natural spectacular. (2116)
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MEETING OF THE WATERS
Echuca, Victoria, Australia
Friday 21 July 2017
'Echuca, an Aboriginal name meaning 'Meeting of the Waters', is indicative of the role rivers have played in the town's existence. Echuca is situated close to the junction of the Goulburn, Campaspe, and Murray Rivers. Its position at the closest point of the Murray to Melbourne contributed to its development as a thriving river port city during the 19th century.' [Wikipedia] (2115)
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THE WALK IN
Lake Elizabeth, Victoria, Australia
Thursday 20 July 2017
'Head to Lake Elizabeth hidden deep in the Otways and discover its inspiring beauty with heavily timbered flanks and calm waters punctuated by the trunks of dead trees, drowned when the valley was flooded more than 50 years ago to form this 'perched lake'. The elusive platypus can be found in the waters of the lake - wake up early or head to Lake Elizabeth at dusk to catch a glimpse of these shy Australian natives.The campground sits on the bank of the east branch of the Barwon River sheltered by tall Eucalypts trees. A scenic 20 minute walk takes you to Lake Elizabeth.' [parkweb.vic.gov.au] (2114)
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I KEPT ON GOING
Pastoria, Victoria, Australia
Wednesday 19 July 2017
I recently found myself driving past the end of a sealed road and heading into the hills on a gravel track. The morning was incredibly foggy, and the car was heading in the general direction, so I kept on going. My adventure turned out to be wonderful as I wound around and over hills, then past a pile of large boulders. I stopped and took this photo, along with a few others and was grateful to my car's navigation system for showing me an area of Victoria that I hadn't known existed. (2113)
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ELIZABETH QUAY BRIDGE
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Tuesday 18 July 2017
'The 20-metre high suspension bridge is open to pedestrians and cyclists and is an iconic architectural feature of the quay. The bridge forms part of the popular 'bridges' recreational route along the Swan River and provides a link between the promenades, the island and Barrack Street Jetty. Offering spectacular views towards the river and back to the city the bridge is a popular photo point for tourists and locals alike.' [mra.wa.gov.au] (2112)
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UNUSUAL SHAPES
Wye River, Victoria, Australia
Monday 17 July 2017
At eastern end of the beach at Wye River, there is a massive outcrop of rocks. They are amazing in their formation and surface appearance. Small pools of water are created by the receding tide in some of the near perfect round shapes. White sand surrounds the rocks and provides a smooth contrast to the unusual shapes of the once lava flows. (2111)
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TILTING
Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia
Sunday 16 July 2017
'Palm Cove is located in Far North Queensland and is on the coast of Australia. It is guarded from the South Pacific Ocean by the Great Barrier Reef. Palm Cove is completely surrounded by the Daintree Tropical Rainforest and is close to Daintree National Park. Since Palm Cove is located in a tropical climate, the average summer temperature is between 24 and 33 degrees Celsius; average winter temperature is between 14 and 26 degrees Celsius' [Wikipedia] (2110)
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DOESN'T MATCH THE DESCRIPTION
The Gulch, Victoria, Australia
Saturday 15 July 2017
Wikipedia describes a gulch as 'In xeric lands, a gulch is a deep V-shaped valley formed by erosion. It may contain a small stream or dry creek bed and is usually larger in size than a gully. Sudden intense rainfall upstream may produce flash floods in the bed of the gulch.' The beach just south of Anglesea also bears this name, but doesn't in any way resemble the Wikipedia definition. (2109)
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THE RENOVATOR'S DELIGHT
Portarlington, Victoria, Australia
Friday 14 July 2017
On the outskirts of Portarlington is this old farm house and out buildings. It's what you might call a 'renovators delight' or a 'fixer upper' although I think it might be too far gone for any future use. It is however a great subject for photographers like myself, with the daffodils in the foreground adding just a little extra. (2108)
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VERY DIFFERENT
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Thursday 13 July 2017
Creating a photographic image is an interesting process, and one that tends to take on a life of it's own. Taking the original photo is of course important, and making the subject interesting for others is important, but I find the editing process to be where the magic takes place. I usually go through an initial phase of straightening and cropping, because I'm a bit ocd in this regard. But then the creative process takes over and I find that the image starts to control me and dictates what needs to be changed or enhanced. As a result, the final piece of art can sometimes be very different from the original image I envisaged. Such is the case with today's image, which I'm not sure whether I like or not, but is certainly very different from anything else I have done. (2107)
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THE WINDING GREAT OCEAN ROAD
Big Hill, Victoria, Australia
Wednesday 12 July 2017
'The Great Ocean Road is an Australian National Heritage listed 243 kilometres (151 mi) stretch of road along the south-eastern coast of Australia between the Victorian cities of Torquay and Allansford. Built by returned soldiers between 1919 and 1932 and dedicated to soldiers killed during World War I, the road is the world's largest war memorial.' [Wikipedia] (2106)
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GOLDEN
Grassy Creek, Victoria, Australia
Tuesday 11 July 2017
A golden sunrise over the lava flows at the mouth of Grassy Creek. You can see, if you look closely, at least one surfer but there were more than a dozen onsite when I visited this very attractive site. Despite nearly killing myself getting down to this beach, the surfers all seemed to descend the steep and treacherous track with a surfboard under one arm, with complete ease. (2105)
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DAY DREAM
Dunsborough, Western Australia, Australia
Monday 10 July 2017
On these cold winters days, mid way through our coldest season, it is nice to look at an image of a warmer place. You can imagine wading into this green and blue water, with the sun warming your back and then reaching the deeper parts where a swim would be a great way to cool off ... then snap, I'm back in the cold of reality with rain on the roof, the heater turned up high and lots of work still to do. It was nice to day dream for a little while. (2104)
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GLORIOUS GLOW
Torquay, Victoria, Australia
Sunday 9 July 2017
Yet another glorious sunrise over the Torquay Surf Beach. Clouds hide most of the sky, but break just enough to let the morning sun through, giving the whole scene a golden glow. A handful of people were walking along the shore and also enjoying the experience as I posed the rock in the foreground for my image today. (2103)
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SMOKE AND FOG
Echuca, Victoria, Australia
Saturday 8 July 2017
A recent visit to the Port of Echuca on the Murray River coincided with a foggy morning. A small paddle steamer appeared around the bend in the river and headed towards me, and the port. Smoke from the boiler fire mixed with the last remnants of the fog and made the river appear mystical in the breathless air. It was a wonderful sight, and capped off an enjoyable time in this historic township. (2102)
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PEACEFUL
Melba Gully, Victoria, Australia
Friday 7 July 2017
The walk through Melba Gully is delightful, with a winding track that weaves through the trees and ferns that make this spot in the Otways unique. It is hard to convey in a photograph how beautiful it is, and how peaceful. It is a lovely way to recharge your batteries, away from the hustle and bustle of life. (2101)
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A NEW PAINT JOB
Silverton, New South Wales, Australia
Thursday 6 July 2017
This former VW Beatle could have been painted by Jackson Pollock or Pro Hart. It sits abandoned on the edge of the outback, in the former gold mining town of Silverton. I don't know if it was abandoned before it had a new paint job or it was abandoned because of the paint work. Either way, it provides a good photographic interest when the sun beats down in the middle of the day with light that is too bright to capture a good image. (2100)
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VOLCANISM
Grassy Creek, Victoria, Australia
Wednesday 5 July 2017
'There is an area of extensive volcanism in central and southwestern Victoria, where there are numerous volcanoes and volcanic lakes. The Western Victorian Volcanic Plains are the third largest in the world after the Deccan in western India, and the Snake River Plateau in Idaho, United States. The most recent volcanic activity was at Mt Eccles, which last erupted a few thousand years ago, making it an active volcanic region. Large basaltic lava flows are present on the western side of Melbourne and in the southwest of the state.' [Wikipedia] (2099)
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A MAGICAL PLACE
Bay of Islands, Victoria, Australia
Tuesday 4 July 2017
A magical place on the Great Ocean Road, just a little further west of the Twelve Apostles is the Bay of Islands. There are, as the name implies many islands and rock stacks dotted around the bay and the scenery is spectacular. The water is very green and the cliffs range in colour from white to burnt orange. All in all, a great place that I must visit again in the very early hours when the light will be even more spectacular. (2098)
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WHERE THE RIVER MEETS THE SEA
Wye River, Victoria, Australia
Monday 3 July 2017
'Situated some 155 km west of Melbourne, on the Otway Coast part of the scenic Great Ocean Road, the Wye River township is a popular tourist destination. On Christmas Day 2015 on the town's darkest day in history a bushfire destroyed at least 98 homes in the town. At nearby Separation Creek another 18 homes were destroyed. No lives were lost at either town.' [Wikipedia] (2097)
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SELF PORTRAIT
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Sunday 2 July 2017
I was just finishing up a photoshoot of the wonderful Geelong Library 'The Dome' building when I walked past this huge stainless steel ball at the front entrance. The eastern sky was still pink and bright so I took this quick snap resulting in a distorted image of the library and the state government office building on the opposite side of the road. I also managed a self portrait in the process (2096)
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ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY FOOTBRIDGE
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Saturday 1 July 2017
'The footbridge connects Victoria Drive, at the rear of University of Adelaide, with University Oval, War Memorial Drive. The bridge was conceived in 1928 by an engineering undergraduate at the university and funded with a £26,000 grant from Adelaide City Council. It was designed by university staff under the supervision of Robert Chapman, chief engineer of the South Australian Railways. Construction was delayed until 1937 due to the economic effects of the Great Depression. The bridge has an arch spanning 46 metres, 6.1 metres over the river, and was the first welded bridge in South Australia.' [Wikipedia] (2095)
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