MY FAVOURITE SURF BEACH
Bells Beach, Australia
Wednesday 19 June 2013
The iconic Bells Beach is well known for being one of the oldest locations on the world surf circuit I love it for the beautiful beach, great surf and the cliffs that surround it.Do you have a favourite surf beach? (626)
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A QUIET TREASURE
James Junction, England
Tuesday 18 June 2013
The viaduct near James Junction is very impressive, although not as long as the Ribblehead Viaduct. I am always amazed at the workmanship and incredible hard work that has gone into these structures, particularly when you consider that it was built without the equipment we have today.I like the fact that this viaduct is set in a field and that I stumbled upon it without any signs or fanfare. Sometimes these little treasures just sit there quietly waiting for us! (625)
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THE GLOWING BOLTE BRIDGE
Docklands, Australia
Monday 17 June 2013
When I was last at Docklands I snapped the sunrise hitting the top of this apartment building. The buildings on the left have a lovely range of colours that are reflected in the water and the Bolte bridge on the right is glowing in the morning sun. (624)
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A BIT OF EVERYTHING
Gibson Steps, Australia
Sunday 16 June 2013
Today's photo has a bit of everything. A lovely sunset, a beach with an ocean lapping at it, cliffs and two rock stacks. The only thing missing is people, but there is irrefutable evidence that they have been here … in fact a few were in the frame and I managed to remove them with Photoshop! Those who know me know that I don't like people in my landscapes!I love the sun that is positioned right in the middle of the image and the starburst that my beautiful Canon EF 16-35 lenses creates when wound out to f/22. (623)
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CHILDS PLAY
Anglesea, Australia
Sunday 16 June 2013
The small township of Anglesea along the Great Ocean Road is a favourite spot for holiday makers in the summer months. The authorities have created this play area for younger children, complete with a starfish to play on. Makes you wish you were a child again with all the cool things that kids have these days!I love the colour of the starfish set against the white sand of the sandpit and the larger stones that delineate the edge, even though the sand has started to ooze through it's restraints! (622)
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TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS
Port Stephens, Australia
Saturday 15 June 2013
I've just returned from Port Stephens on the north coast of New South Wales. I managed to drag myself out of bed before sunrise and walk the two kilometres to the heads where I found a great spot to capture the first light of the morning. As the sun rose, the rain came down, and I got very wet. I did manage to get a few shots off before I fled the scene! The trials and tribulations of a photographer!I love the soft water effect caused by a slow shutter and I can't believe that despite the very low light, I was still able to capture the rocks under water in the foreground. (621)
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OLD BRIDGE
Peebles, Scotland
Friday 14 June 2013
I wandered along the Tweed River one evening recently and took a few photos of the Tweed Bridge and the skyline of the township.The Bridge is very old, dating back to the 15th century and rebuilt in 1663 … well it is old by Australian standards, perhaps not old by European standards! I love this bridge and hope you like to image too! (620)
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UNIQUE ROCK
Sorrento, Australia
Tuesday 11 June 2013
Don't you just love these rock pools, worn to a nearly perfect circle because of a harder rock washing around inside the softer stone. I photograph a lot of rocks and stones and never find the same thing twice, each is totally unique! (619)
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THE OLD PIER
Clifton Springs, Australia
Monday 10 June 2013
This is the last of the images from my Clifton Springs pier shoot. I love the colours, blues, greens and even reds and the old piles leading the eye off into the distance.Hope you aren't sick of seeing the old pier? (618)
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THE LONE PHOTOGRAPHER
Portesea, Australia
Sunday 9 June 2013
When I visited the Portsea ocean beach I noticed a lone photographer trying to get a close image of the rock ledge waterfalls. In fact it was that he was standing precariously further out than I was game to go that made me notice the waterfalls that were created as the waves washed over the ledge and then receded.I love the green moss on the rocks in the foreground, and the waves crashing over the rocks in the background give an indication as to the risk our lone photographer was taking! (617)
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SCOTTISH LOCHS
Rowardenen, Scotland
Friday 7 June 2013
The Lochs in Scotland are the prettiest bodies of water you will find anywhere. Perhaps it is the light, which tends to be subdued or perhaps it is the rugged hills and mountains that surround them?If you want to see how the experts photograph these lovely lochs, take a look at the work by Scottish photographers Karl Williams, David Mould & Barbara Jones, all of whom I have followed for years. (616)
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TWO SUNS
Lorne, Australia
Friday 7 June 2013
The reflections in the river at Lorne provided for the illusion of two suns in this image.I love this photo because of the glass like surface on the water with the walking bridge in the background leading to the boat sheds providing an interesting aspect to explore with your eyes. (615)
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MOFFATT HILLS
Moffatt, Scotland
Thursday 6 June 2013
In the Scottish Borders region there are a group of rugged hills called the 'Moffatt Hills'. In the group there are 3 hills over 800 metres and seven walking tracks for those who feel energetic enough to trek them. (614)
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KIDS AND WATER
Melbourne, Australia
Wednesday 5 June 2013
What is it with kids and water? In the centre of Melbourne there is a water wall that is next to the footpath in Collins Street. I discovered these children enthralled with the wall and how the autumn leaves clung against the odds to it. At the other end is a young couple posing for a photo under an arrangement of leaves in the shape of a heart.This wall was a great and unexpected find! (613)
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A SUNNY WINTER DAY
Melbourne, Australia
Tuesday 4 June 2013
I went to Melbourne with my good friends on Sunday to see the Monet Exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. The exhibition was great, and the good company, sunny winter weather and the wonderful views were just as good. I took my little Canon S90 and managed to get a few images including this one of Southbank and the Art Centre. The shots aren't as good as those taken on the 5D3, but I did shoot in RAW which gave me a bit of room to move during editing. (612)
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THE ROW
Luss, Scotland
Monday 3 June 2013
I went for a wander around the little township of Luss earlier this year and came across this beautiful row of homes. I love the wonderful stonework, the slate roof and the chimneys!I wonder who lives in these little houses and how long they have been there. And do they appreciate us tourists poking around their town and taking photos of where they call home? Hope they don't mind too much? (611)
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HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A COW IN A TREE?
Melbourne, Australia
Sunday 2 June 2013
I'm not sure if you have ever seen a cow in a tree, so here is one. Street art humour! (610)
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DISORGANISED ROCK STRUCTURE
Portsea, Australia
Saturday 1 June 2013
Have you ever seen rocks like this. They are so unusual that I took a photo of them to show you. I could understand if the layers were all in the one direction, but this is a mess! It goes against my very nature to see such a disorganised rock structure. :-) (609)
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