Sunset at Grantville Jetty
Sunset viewed from the Grantville jetty and boat ramp, Western Port Bay, Victoria.
The Trek to Bushrangers Bay Arch
There are two public walking tracks into Bushrangers Bay that are about the same length. One track starts north-east of the bay at Boneo Road and the other track begins at the Cape Schanck lighthouse carpark, west of the bay.
We chose to walk the track from the Cape Schanck lighthouse carpark because it’s arguably more scenic and there’s a lot more carpark spaces available.
Along the sandy track there’s a couple of opportunities to look back along the coastline towards Pulpit Rock.
Further along the track the native trees enclose the path and form a welcoming tunnel.
After a bit of walking the bush track crosses the Burrabong Creek via a small wooden footbridge. Eventually the bush track opens onto the sandy beach of Bushrangers Bay. Here you’ll encounter Main Creek which cuts through the sandy beach and enters the ocean.
You need to cross the creek. You might get wet feet here depending on how much water is flowing in the creek at the time, and how far you can jump. 🙂
In the photo below, Main Creek cuts through the sandy beach on it’s way to the ocean.
After crossing the creek it’s a short walk to the beautiful rock formations and platforms where at low tide there are lots of small crystal clear rock pools exposed.
At the water’s edge the rock platforms rumble as waves slam into the steep rocky walls.
Looking back from the arch towards Bushrangers Bay, lots of people exploring the platforms and rockpools.
It was a public holiday and very busy.
When we arrived at the arch we found that much of it was in the shade with very bright background elements.
This is problematic from a photography perspective, but anyway you work with what you’re given. 🙂
Photo below – Using a nice wide lens, some ND filtering, and blending 3 exposures I ended up with a keeper that I like.
This image is available to purchase as a print here.
SS Speke shipwreck – Phillip Island
A long exposure image from the remnants of the SS Speke shipwreck at Kitty Miller Bay on Phillip Island.
Exposure details – 5 secs, f/14, ISO50.
Sunset at Whisky Bay – Wilsons Prom
The setting sun casting warm rays on the beautiful coastline at Whisky Bay on Wilsons Promotory.
Corinella Barge Landing
The French Island to Corinella Barge traverses a narrow section of Western Port Bay carrying vehicles and passengers back and forth between the island and mainland.
Pictured below is a long exposure image of the Corinella Barge landing area as sunset approaches.
Tech stuff – 30 sec, f/11, ISO200, 10 stop solid + 4 stop soft grad filters.
Evening at Grantville Jetty
A couple of long exposure images as the sunset approaches at Grantville jetty.
Tech stuff – 25 sec, f/14, ISO 200, 10 stop solid and 4 stop grad filters.
Tech stuff – 15 sec, f/13, ISO200, 10 stop solid and 4 stop grad filters.
The image below is available to purchase as a print here.
Cowrie Beach – A View To The Nobbies
A long exposure image from Cowrie Beach looking towards The Nobbies on Phillip Island.
Tech stuff – 30 secs, f/8, ISO50, 10 stop solid filter + 4 stop soft grad filter.
Pictured below – A short exposure showing the waves slamming into the rocks at Cowrie Beach, Phillip Island.
Tech stuff – 1/6 sec, f/20, ISO 50, 4 stop soft grad filter.
Cowrie beach – Phillip Island
A long exposure image of surf crashing onto the rocks at Cowrie beach on Phillip Island. Cowrie beach is located a short distance north-east of the Nobbies tourist centre.
Tech stuff – 25 sec, f/8, ISO100 using a 10 stop solid filter and a 4 stop soft grad filter.
The Pinnacles – Cape Woolamai
A long exposure image from down on the beach at The Pinnacles, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island.
Technical –Â 25 seconds, f/14, ISO50, using a 10 stop solid and 4 stop soft grad ND filter.
SS Speke shipwreck – Kitty Miller Bay
A long exposure image from the SS Speke shipwreck at Kitty Miller Bay on Phillip Island.
Technical –Â 120 secs, f/18, ISO50, using a 10 stop solid and 4 stop grad filter.
Sunset at Grantville jetty
Grantville is a small coastal town on the east coast of Western Port bay in Victoria, Australia. Â The jetty at Grantville usually stands in relatively shallow water at high tide, and at low tide it stands proud on a bed of mud. Â During a “king tide” the water can sometimes cover the walking platform at the end of the jetty as seen here.
Following are a couple of long exposure images taken at sunset during high tide.
Tech stuff for the image below – 157 sec f/18 ISO100 using an ND400 + ND8 filter.
Pictured below – Grantville jetty as the sunset fizzled out.
Tech stuff – 152 secs f/18 using an ND400+ND8 filter.
If you’re hungry during your visit to Grantville then I highly recommend trying the homemade chunky beef pies at the Grantville Pantry.  It’s located directly across the highway from the jetty.  Real chunks of steak in a delicious gravy and housed in a beaut puff pastry casing. Great stuff!!  🙂  (…..and NO, I’m not sponsored by them!)  🙂
Pictured below – A selfie from the end of the Grantville jetty at low tide.  Mud as far as the eye can see.  🙂  This is a short exposure HDR image.
The Pinnacles – Cape Woolamai – Phillip Island
A long exposure shot from the beach at The Pinnacles rock formation, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island.
Technical stuff – 30 secs f/10 ISO50 using an ND500 filter.
Eagles Nest – Bass Coast
Eagles Nest is a popular rock formation and beach located on Victoria’s Bass Coast. Â It’s about half way between Inverloch and Cape Paterson, and it’s well sign posted.
Pictured below, a couple of long exposure images from Eagles Nest on a bright afternoon with patchy cloud.  Conditions on the day were very photographically challenging as the sun was diffused by cloud one moment, then it would pop out with all it’s brutal harshness the next moment. This would happen several times during each long exposure causing many of my shots to be blown out.  Thankfully not all.  🙂
Technical stuff for both images – 150 sec f/18 iso50 using an ND500 and ND8 filter.
Photography by Jim Worrall 