Dromana Pier – Mornington Peninsula
Some long exposure shots from the pier at Dromana beach on the Mornington Peninsula.
Pictured below – The view from the shore end of the pier, looking out to sea as clouds roll in obscuring the afternoon sun.
Tech stuff – 15 seconds, f/20, ISO 50, ND400 filter.
Pictured below – A long exposure shot from under the pier.
Tech stuff – 13 seconds, f/13, ISO50, ND400 filter.
Pictured below – A long exposure side shot of the Dromana pier.
Tech stuff – 8 seconds, f/13, ISO 50, ND400 filter.
Loy Yang Power Station
A long exposure image of the Loy Yang power station in the Latrobe Valley, Gippsland.
Tech details – 30 secs, f/18, ISO50 using an ND400 filter.
Sunset at Grantville jetty
Grantville is a small coastal town on the east coast of Western Port bay in Victoria, Australia. 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. 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.
Bore beach – San Remo
A wave explodes against rocks at Bore beach, San Remo. To access Bore beach park at the end of Potters Hill Rd and follow the stairs down onto the beach.
Tech stuff – 0.8 secs f/8 ND400 filter.
Sunrise at Point King – Portsea
An early morning long exposure from Point King, Portsea, on the Mornington Peninsula.
Tech stuff – 30 seconds at f/8 using an ND400 filter.
Montforts beach – Blairgowrie
A long exposure image from Montforts beach, Blairgowrie, on the Mornington Peninsula.
Tech stuff – 30 seconds at f/13 using an ND400 filter.
Through the Keyhole – Bridgewater Bay
A couple of long exposure images from Bridgewater Bay, Blairgowrie, on the Mornington Peninsula.
Picture below – a 20 second exposure at f/16 using a Hoya ND400 filter.
Picture below – A random visitor on the beach stands relatively still under the “bridge”offering some size perspective during a 13 second exposure .
Tech stuff – 13 secs f/9 ND400
Sunrise at Sullivan Bay – Sorrento
A long exposure sunrise image from Sullivan Bay, Sorrento, on the Mornington Peninsula. The iconic jetty has recently started to fall to bits. I suspect she wont be around much longer. 
Tech stuff – 25 seconds f/18 ND400 filter.
Tenby Point jetty remnants
Tenby Point is a coastal village sitting on the eastern side of Western Port Bay, about half way between Grantville and Corinella. The jetty remnants are best visited near high tide when water surrounds the base of the posts. When the tide recedes here it goes WAY out leaving the posts sitting in an unattractive bed of mud.
Tech stuff for the image below – 260 secs at f/13, ND400 + ND8 filters.
Tech stuff for the image below – 205 secs at f/14, ND400 + ND8 filters.
Bushrangers Bay – The Splash Zone
The “splash zone” at Bushrangers Bay, near Cape Schanck on the Mornington Peninsula.
Tech stuff – 15 secs f/14 ISO100 with an ND400 filter
Shelley beach and Point King – ND group excursion
Last weekend we had our ND group excursion for beginners. It was a great turnout with lots of enthusiastic people attending. We started shooting at Bridgewater Bay in Sorrento in very difficult conditions with the wind blowing a continuous mist of fine rain onto our lenses. I was both surprised and delighted that so many people stayed and had the patience to put up with these conditions, …..such a dedicated bunch. 🙂 Many thanks to Jason Cincotta and Michael Stringer for assisting with so many ND newcomers.
Later we moved onto the front beaches at Point King, Sorrento, followed by Shelley beach, Portsea , both providing us with much more friendly shooting conditions.
Pictured below – Point King jetty. Tech stuff – 132 secs f/18.
Pictured below – Shelley beach, Portsea. Tech stuff – 60 secs f/18.
Pictured below – Shelley beach, Portsea. Tech stuff – 136 sec f/18. 10 stop ND + 4 stop soft grad.
Pictured below – Most of the crew from the group excursion, Bridgewater Bay.
Jubilee Point – Sorrento
A long exposure shot from the base of Jubilee Point at Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula.
Tech stuff – 4 secs at f/16 using an ND400 filter.
Tenby Point – Western Port Bay
A couple of long exposure photos from the beautifully serene beach at Tenby Point on Western Port Bay
Pictured above – The iconic tree “Ol’ Woody” and his mate, …… blowing in the wind at Tenby Point. Tech stuff – 30 secs f/20 ND400.
Pictured above – Erosion prevention (I’m guessing), at Tenby Point.
Tech stuff – 30 secs f/10 ND400.
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Sullivan Bay – Sorrento
A daytime long exposure photo from Sullivan Bay, Sorrento, on the Mornington Peninsula.
Tech stuff – 66 secs f/13 using ND400 + ND8 filters.
Jetty at Sullivan Bay, Sorrento.
Carpets of Green – Bay of Islands, Sorrento
October is a wonderful time on the back beaches of the Mornington Peninsula. The rock platforms are transformed by a thriving carpet of lush greenery that’s only visible near low tide. The photos below were taken at the Bay of Islands, Sorrento, but similar sights can be found all along the Mornington Peninsula back beaches at this time of year.
To get to the Bay of Islands park at the end of Diamond Bay Road. The walking track to the observation point is short and well signposted. Jump the fence and climb down the well worn path to reach the beach. 🙂
Tech info for the photo below – 30 sec f/8 ND400 filter.
Tech info for the photo below – 30 secs f/7.1 ND400 filter
Tech info for the photo below – 30 secs f/10 ND400 filter
Sunrise at Number 16 beach – The Dragon’s Head
Here’s some images from a recent sunrise excursion to Number 16 beach at Rye on the Mornington Peninsula. The beach car park is located at the intersection of Tasman Drive and Marcia Ave in Rye. The best time to visit is near low tide when the rock platforms are exposed and the Dragon’s Head becomes accessible. Prepare to get your feet wet. 🙂
Pictured below – The Dragon’s Head – Number 16 beach.
Technical stuff – 20 secs f/20 using an ND400 filter.
Pictured below – Number 16 beach – The Dragon’s Head.
Technical stuff – 8 secs f/5.6 using an ND400 filter.
Pictured below – Sunrise at Number 16 beach.
Technical stuff – 25 secs f/14 using an ND400 filter.
Pictured below – Morning Glow at Number 16 beach.
Technical stuff – 20 secs f/20 using an ND400 filter.
Pictured below – To give some perspective, some fellow togs on the beach at the Dragon’s Head rock formation.
Return to Pyramid Rock – Phillip Island
Pyramid Rock is another location I’ve returned to numerous times. To me it almost looks unreal, like something from a fairy tale. To visit Pyramid Rock, drive to the car park at the south end of the aptly named Pyramid Rock Rd. There’s a very civilized boardwalk that takes you to an observation deck for a nice view of the rock and some of the surrounding coastline.
Those who don’t mind a little bit of mountaineering might try for an even closer view by going off the beaten track past the observation deck. (Although I’m not sure what the park guidelines might say about that.) 😉
Pictured below – A long exposure image of Pyramid Rock. **Technical stuff – 160 seconds, f/2.8, using an ND400 and ND500 stacked together.**
Pictured below – A close-up view of the rock. What a surreal spot! 🙂
Return to the SS Speke shipwreck – Phillip Island
I’ve visited the SS Speke shipwreck numerous times now. It’s a magical place at high tide with the rusty remnants of the wreck poking up through the surface of the shallow water. When the tide turns, the water quickly recedes and the wreck becomes fully exposed revealing it’s harsh rocky resting place.
To visit the SS Speke, park your car at the south end of Kitty Miller Rd. When you arrive on the beach turn left and walk around the point. The easiest way around the point is over the top and along the grassy cliff tops. There’s a well worn path to guide you to the Speke. The descent down the side of the cliff to the beach can be a bit slippery in wet conditions, ….which just adds to the adventure. 🙂
Picture below – The SS Speke shipwreck at high tide. **Technical stuff – 8 seconds, f/13, using an ND400 filter**
Picture below – SS Speke at high tide **Technical stuff – 20 seconds, f/16, using an ND400 filter**
Kilcunda – George Bass Coastal Walk
Here’s some images from the Kilcunda end of the George Bass Coastal Walk.
Below – 1.6 secs, f/8, ND400 filter.
Below – 25 secs, f/14, ND400 filter.
Below – 8 secs, f/13, ND400
Below – 0.6 secs, f/4.5, filter ND400
Below – Tog on a rock. Jason on the rock platforms at Kilcunda, taking in the scenery.
St Andrews Beach – Long Exposures
Pictured below, a long exposure image from St Andrews Beach on the Mornington Peninsula. 10 seconds at f/20 using an ND400 filter.
Pictured below, a bit of long exposure selfie fun at St Andrews Beach.
The rocky looking structure leading out into the ocean is a “treated water” discharge pipe.
The Things We Do For Love (of seascape photography) – Tea Tree Creek
Most photographers with a passion for seascape photography will admit that putting themselves out there close to the edge of a violent ocean provides them with a certain personal thrill and sense of exhilaration, ….and of course this keeps us coming back for more. 🙂
Pictured below, a couple of images from a recent trip to Tea Tree Creek beach near Flinders on the Mornington Peninsula. My friend Jason positioned nice ‘n close to the action.
Tea Tree Creek beach – The Beauty of Her Motion
A couple of long exposure images from Tea Tree Creek beach at Flinders on the Mornington Peninsula, Australia.
Pinnacles Phillip Island – An Expectation of Seeing Dinosaurs
A long exposure view looking down from the clifftop towards the Pinnacles. 13 secs f/20.
Prehistoric Sunshine.
A long exposure from down on the beach at the Pinnacles. 15 secs f/16.
The Clash of Land and Sea – Cape Schanck
Some images from the wild n’woolly waters of Cape Schanck on the Mornington Peninsula.
Above – Behind the scenes.
Above – Behind the scenes.
Bushrangers Bay – The Boiling Ocean
Following are some images from an excursion to the wild coastline at Bushrangers Bay on the Mornington Peninsula.
I highly recommend the 3km hike from the carpark at Cape Schanck lighthouse to Bushrangers Bay. The scenic track follows the coastline along clifftops and through bush.
The best time to visit Bushrangers Bay is at low tide which allows access to the rugged rock formations.
2.5 secs f/8 using an ND400 filter.
4 secs f/8 using an ND400 filter.
Pictured above, my friend Alan lining up his next shot at Bushrangers Bay.
Pulpit Rock at Cape Schanck can be see on the horizon.
St Andrews Beach – Long Exposures
A collection of long exposure images from St Andrews Beach on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.
10 seconds, f/13, iso100.
30 secs, f/18, iso 100.
15 seconds, f/14, iso100.
48 seconds, f/8, iso200.
The Blowhole Track – Flinders Back Beach
A series of long exposure images from The Blowhole Track at Flinders back beach on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula..
Tech info – 360 sec f/8 iso 200
Tech info – 30 secs f/14 iso100
The Blowhole Track – Flinders.
20 secs f/11 iso100
Following are a couple of shorter exposures –
Tech info – 1.3 secs f/8 iso100
0.4 sec f/8 iso100
Ol’ Woody at Tenby Point
Ol’Woody is a popular mangrove tree at Tenby Point on Western Port Bay.
In this image the reflection in the water has been enhanced by smoothing the surface ripples using a 180 second exposure time made possible with dark ND filters.
Photography by Jim Worrall 