A somewhat busy Tuesday morning at the rocks - a few other intrepid photographers having the same idea.
Plenty of nice sized waves rolling in … the ocean water still so warm!
This was around 15 minutes before sunrise … a slow shutter speed required, catching that lovely flow!
Just after this the clouds lit up with a couple of extended neon pink rays!
Stunning sight
A Black and White version.
‘Twas Blue Hour, with just enough swell to make for some great wave action! 🌊🌊🌊
Beecroft Peninsula … the northern headland of Jervis Bay, on Australia's east coast.
On the western and southern sides of the peninsula, steep sandstone cliffs rise out of the ocean, up to 91 metres at its southernmost point, Point Perpendicular.
You can just make out the historic Point Perpendicular Lighthouse, constructed in 1899, as it welcomes the Sun to a new day …
“Red Royalty”
Waratah / Southern Highlands, NSW, Australia
Telopea speciosissima - my all time favourite Australian Native Flower!!
‘Waratah’ means red-flowering tree - sometimes their flower spikes can reach up to 3m high. It’s late spring when these bright red flowers appear, attracting plenty of bees, birds and humans!
I’ve tried growing these a few times, with varied success … might be time to try again, they are just so STUNNING!
I’ve been to Horse Head Rock 8 times now, all but one with my son Mitch. Fortunately for me, Photography and Camping/Hiking (and Banana Bread, Coffee, Music, Dark Beer, Schnitzels … ) are things we both enjoy. A few times a year we aim to catchup and enjoy these ‘things’ together.
Over the years, trips to the Far South Coast have featured, as we both have become obsessed with ‘getting the shot’ at Horse Head Rock! All we are asking for is for some decent sky colour, a reasonable tide and swell, and a reasonable coffee … that’s not true … we have to have a great coffee! 🤣
Well finally, 2022 got off to a great start with The Maker blessing us with some lovely sky colour, a 2m tide and large swell …oh, and we found a new coffee ‘dealer’ for our addiction! 😍
The Sun just about to rise over the Pacific Ocean …
From a glorious sunrise a couple of weeks back, viewed from a small, weathered ledge on the edge Minnamurra Headland.
Driving up from Berry an hour before sunrise, with hints of red already in the high cloud - max anticipation! :) This morning was going to be Special! During the shoot I met a young family who, on that day each year, go out to watch the sunrise in memory of their daughter/sister.
It was her birthday … she would have been 12 …
The silent company was very welcome … and very Special!
From an awesome sunrise a few weeks back - my first really good sunrise at this location.😤
It's taken me many, many pre-dawn trips up the highway, sometimes bleary eyed, but forever hopeful, to finally get a beautiful sunrise at Bombo 🤩
An awesome location for Sunrise, Daytime, Sunset and of course Astro.
So fortunate to have this in our region! ☺️
Shot during a much cherished recent catchup with my son Mitch - our first for months!
We'd managed to successfully coordinate a few days camping down south, and then some time back up in Berry. Some great catching up, with a run of 4 and 4:30am starts for sunrise, plus sunsets ... all well worth it!
Froma recent visit back to my old neighbourhood on the Southern Highlands.
A wet, foggy and rain filled day ... Perfect!
I was on my way back to the car after trudging around the bush, the rain was getting a lil’ heavier.
Then I saw off to the right this beautiful Fern, providing a window through the fog.
Had to stop!
Another classic Summer Sunset, viewed from Gerroa, looking south along Seven Mile Beach.
Coolangatta Mountain stands out as a distinctive landmark on the Shoalhaven river plain.
Coolangatta takes its name from an Aboriginal word Culunghutti.
Rainbow Lorikeet enjoying the nectar from our Flowering Gum Trees. Here at home our Dwarf Gum Trees are just coming into flower.
I think these larrikins love them as much as I do!
Well worth the early morning drive up the highway for a Photography catchup with my son Mitch.
Heading up over the Kiama Bends the soft red-ish glow out over the Pacific Ocean made promise of a cracking sunrise … Mother Nature did not disappoint! 😍
… was just a lovely morning down at the beach, no breeze, no one else around.
"Starry, Starry Night, Paint your palette Blue and Green"
Another shot on my PBL (photo bucket list!) - the Milky Way down at the Boat Harbour Rock Pool.
Skies were clear of cloud, not much wind - I’d planned to just to set up out the end of the pool, a quiet night shooting stars! 🌌😎
I just didn’t count on the large swell sending waves crashing over the edge of the pool, me trying to hold my tripod steady! 😟
I’ve read somewhere that if you are doing Seascapes, and not getting wet, you’re probably not doing it right! :)
Suffice to say I must have been “doing it right” this night … soaked! 🌊
Up early for a planned sunrise shoot at Bombo Quarry, however a huge band of low cloud out over the horizon caused quick rethink. We headed up to Saddleback Mtn lookout - a great view watching the light fill the shadows in the valleys.
Then snapped this on the way back home .... the cloud was still there !
The "Shoalaka" Tree …
🌅This is as close as I’ve got to the famous Wanaka Tree over in NZ - google it … lots of awesome pics … maybe one day for me.🤔
Anyway, this little tree is part of a Mangrove Forest in the Comerong Island Nature Reserve, and part of the Shoalhaven River Estuary.
'Twas my first visit to the island - many thanks my mate Matt for letting me tag along - glad we had your Jeep and not my Candy!
It was pretty cool standing in the water, out amongst these Mangroves … and the crabs … pelicans … fish, and a lone seal. 🦀
Provided time for a long overdue catch up with a good friend - for me that is a big part of my photography experience.
Great to get the shot, great to be out with photography mates sharing the experience. 🙏👍
This one is a bit special …
When I started working in IT for BHP back in the early 80's, it was all a bit surreal … no a LOT surreal!
I had no idea what Computers did/could do, and let's just say the "process's" around doing our work were a little "immature" . At high school, I had heard that "IT" was the Next Big Thing - good money and job security. I definitely wanted some of that!
Anyway, during the early years at BHP there were a lot of "cowboys" that did whatever they wanted or thought should be done, without much thought for others or quality. However , there were a few older guys ( nearly 40!) that had more regard for quality, both in work and relationships. Dennis was one of these guys.
Sadly, he passed away in October. His son Graham came to work with us as well - one of the very genuine "nice guys".
Anyway, Graham asked me if I was interested in shooting an image for his family that they could print, and donate to the hospital here in Berry where his Dad had been nursed. I felt privileged to be asked. Graham provided some background, and mentioned a spot on the Shoalhaven River where, as kids, they have often gathered as family.
This is the spot … very peaceful … very welcoming.
Vale Denis.
This shot was taken during a rolling big swell bashing it’s way up the East Coast of Australia.
Batman n Robin … Han Solo and Chewbacca ... Bacon n Eggs …
Gum Trees n Thick Misty Fog! 😁
Exploring forests on a wet, foggy morning, no one else around, just me and the birds, bugs and I guess a few snakes.
Love how the fog really brings out the colour of these Gum trees ( I’m guessing Eucalyptus saligna ), as well as the surrounding foliage plants.
The famous sandstone Hampden Bridge, built in the 1890's, is Australia's oldest suspension bridge and is a most impressive and attractive structure! This image taken on a very foggy morning ... not uncommon in the valley!
Had a hunch the sky was going to explode this morning! Headed out to Gerroa to catch up with my photography mate Matt, and we made our way north up the beach to find a suitable composition. The receding tide made for some great water-play with these rocks .... and THAT sky! :)
The Milky Way rising slowly over Black Head, Gerroa , on a crisp Winter Evening.
A lot of rain recently. A great time to re-visit the waterfalls from my old stomping grounds.
Fitzroy Falls was putting on a show, while Belmore was engulfed in dense fog.
I couldn’t see more than a couple of metres in front of me, let alone across the gorge to the falls.
So I waited … and waited. After about 30 minutes, I could hear the leaves above moving, and then felt a slight breeze coming from the right.
Another 5 minutes and for a couple of minutes, Belmore Falls was revealed.