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Safety Beach Jetty Sunset

Sunset from the jetty at Safety Beach on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.

Grantville Jetty

An evening shot from the Grantville Jetty.

Sierra Nevada Rock – Portsea Back Beach

A long expsoure image of Sierra Nevada Rock at Portsea Back Beach.

The rock was named after the ill-fated sailing ship Sierra Nevada that drifted onto a reef in rough weather and broke apart in the surf at Portsea in May 1900. Twenty three crew members died in the tragedy.

The majestic Bay of Islands – Sorrento

A couple of long exposure images from the Bay of Islands at Sorrento, on Victoria’s beautiful Mornington Peninsula coastline.

George Bass Coastal Walk – scenic 7km track

Some images from the scenic George Bass Coastal Walk. The 7km track spans the coastline between the townships of San Remo and Kilcunda, in Victoria.

Fairy Cove – Wilsons Promontory

Fairy Cove is a secluded beach on the beautiful Wilsons Promontory. Access to Fairy Cove is via a signposted diversion off the Darby River to Tongue Point walking track. The cove features large rounded granite boulders, clear water and beautiful scenic surroundings. The cove is best visited at low tide for beach access.

Natural Wonders: Sand Patterns and Mangroves in Grantville

The receding tide at Grantville, Victoria, reveals vast expanses of mesmerising ripple patterns in the fine sand.

Pictured below, the mangrove trees, each tree surrounded by a huge collection of aerial roots called pneumatophores.

Cannons Creek Observation Deck

A glorious sunset at the observation deck at Cannons Creek Conservation Zone. The deck overlooks Rutherford Creek and the vast expanse of mangroves along its banks.

Grantville, Vic: Seagulls Over Old Jetty Remnants

Seagulls flying every which way over old jetty remnants at Grantville, Vic.

Here Comes the Rain – Grantville Jetty

A view of a rain storm approaching Grantville Jetty from across Western Port Bay.

Jellyfish Sunset at Grantville Jetty

Sunset at Grantville Jetty, with one of many stranded jellyfish in the foreground.

Southern Lights – Aurora Australis – 11th May 2024

A couple of images from Sorrento Back Beach, Vic, Au, during the peak of Aurora Australis on May 11th.

I’ve never seen or experienced anything like this before. Previously I’ve only ever seen the aurora as a distant tiny colour smudge on the horizon. This night was something special. 🙂

Eagles Nest Beach – Bunurong Coastal Reserve

Eagles Nest Beach, Bunurong Coastal Reserve, looking back towards “The Caves” beach, Inverloch, Victoria, Au.

Tooradin Observation Deck

A couple of sunset images from the Tooradin Observation Deck, Victoria, Au, at high tide.

Sunset at Blind Bight Nature Reserve

A sunset from the nature reserve at Blind Bight, Victoria, Au.

Stranded – Grantville Boat Ramp

A lone jellyfish stranded by the receding tide at Grantville Boat Ramp.

Blind Bight Nature Reserve

Late afternoon light at Blind Bight nature reserve.

The observation deck at Blind Bight, overlooking a sea of mangroves basking in the late afternoon sun.

Sunset at Cannons Creek

A couple of sunset photos from a stroll along Cannons Creek boardwalk area.

“Ol’ Woody” at Tenby Point

“Old Woody”, ….. Tenby Point’s most photographed Mangrove tree.

Photo taken back in October ’23, just prior to him collapsing into the sea.

Rutherford Creek walking track – Warneet.

Some sunset views from along the Rutherford Creek walking track in Warneet, Victoria.

Sunset at The Mouth of Powlett River – Dalyston

Sunset at the mouth of the Powlett River.

Signs of the season – Cranbourne

Thick morning mists form in low lying paddocks and create brief and spectacular pastel light shows at dawn.

Old Krowera Church

Inside the Old Krowera Church, now located at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum.

Sullivan Bay – Sorrento

A long exposure image from Sullivan Bay, Sorrento, Victoria, Australia.