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
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 …
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!
First light striking the Tasman Island Lighthouse, and the vertical cliffs of Tasman National Park. Behind Tasman Island is Cape Pillar, with The Blade and Cathedral Rock lighting up!
Further back Cape Huay can be seen - you can just make out the Totem Pole.
Lastly you can see The Sisters, just off Cape Surville.
From a magic sunrise flight out over Eastern Tasmania.
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.
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.
Just back from very short catchup with my son Mitch in WA - Cervantes, Albany and Margaret River districts.
Weather not the kindest but great catchup.
We have some amazing beaches here on the East Coast, however WA definitely has it's far share as well! This was one of them!
"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! 🌊
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. 🙏👍
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! :)
Another BIG swell pounding the South Coast of NSW.
No Surfers out this morning, too big even for the Ocean Photographers!
These two jutting rock stacks, Gog and Magog, stand guard against the usually raging Southern Ocean ... not such a tough job this day!