Brighton Beach, Melbourne for Water H2O Thursday Event

 

There is no epic sky. Just the same overcast weather with constant drizzle. There is also no parking available in the area on weekends. So one can only visit during the weekdays. 

Sony A7RIV

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM

Linking Water H2O Thursday

Creek whirl Mount Baw Baw for Sunday Best

 

That is a shot I took when I was waiting for Joel to finish his shots. He always takes forever on the prime spot. So I took out my zoom searching for second best views to snap. 

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4

Linking Sunday Best

Cumbernum Coast for Skywatch Friday

 

I did not wait until the sunset for this shot. The rock is called elephant rock which does not look like it from this angle. 

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4

Linking Skywatch Friday

Cape Woolamai Pinnacles in Phillip Island for Randomosity

 

There was this Nikon Guy who tried to stand in front of me while I already set up my tripod in this location. So I had to move forward to get him out of my view. Talking about etiquette 

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4

Linking Randomosity

Cape Woolamai Rocks for Treasure Tuesday

 

It was really overcast when Joel and I arrived this location on Saturday. We both busted our ankles by tripping on the steep hill down to this rocky area. My thighs are still sore 2 days later. It was a good work out though. 

Not feeling so well after getting back to work again. This must be a sign of ageing. 

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4

Linking Treasure Tuesday

Mount Baw Baw for Sunday Best

 

A little sombre just the way I like it for the past few weeks. I tend to underexpose the shots using ultra-wide-angle lens in my hike. Stefan would not approve lol.

I am planning to re visit Cape Woolamai with Joel today. The long car drive is always our talk therapy time. Also eating cheap eats along the way is also a way to enjoy Australian weekends. 

Sony A7RV

Laowa 9mm f5.6

Linking Sunday Best

Kilcunda Trestle Bridge for Skywatch Friday

 

Quite a special scenery from Kilcunda, Gippsland. 

Sony A7RIV

Laowa 9mm f5.6

Linking Skywatch Friday

Moonlight Head Beach for Skywatch Friday

 

This was one of the take I did in the past at Wreck Beach. I never seemed to get a decent weather there. 

Joel and I are planning to do this adventure again later this year. Mainly for astro photography along the great ocean road. Hopefully weather is better.

Panasonic G9

Olympus 17mm f1.2 

Linking Skywatch Friday

Glass House Mountain for Skywatch Friday

 

This was taken from the trip up north to Queensland 2 months ago. Joel and I took a turn on the way to Noosa. This was an iconic spot for sunset and Milkyway photography. We did not stay for that. 

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4

Linking Skywatch Friday

Bays of Island, Mornington Peninsula for Sky Watch Friday

 

Reverie in the sky

Panasonic G9 

Leica 12-60mm f2.8-4

Linking Skywatch Friday

Mangrove trees in the sea at Cleveland, Brisbane

 

This was taken from a while back in my Brisbane trip. Joel and I accidentally found this mangrove bunch near the coast. 

I was worried the sea breeze would move the tree branches too much causing motion blur during the long exposure. 

Sony A7RV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

Linking Randomosity

Bridgewater Bay for Treasure Tuesday

Miscalculation on my part. The low tide on Saturday was actually not so low 1 metre high. So Joel blamed me for it for the turbulent sea hitting at us. 

For me, sea is my treasure. The gentle hiking and the smell of ocean just cleanse my worries away.

By sunset, it was pouring rain on us. We ended up discovering another fish and chips shop run by Greek grandfather. The snapper and souvlaki were so yummy and delish! 

Sony A7RV

FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM

Linking Treasure Tuesday

Bendigo Stupa of Universal Compassion for Treasure Tuesday

 

This stupa is so close to my Bendigo home. It is free. It is always quite peaceful to walk in its gardens. The biggest emerald jade Buddha in southern hemisphere is located in this stupa (how many countries are there in southern hemisphere anyway?). 

Sony A7RIV

FE 24mm f1.4 GM

Linking Treasure Tuesday and My Corner of World

Serenity Waterfall, Sunshine Coast for Sunday Best

 

Serenity falls is quite elegant on the way to Noosa. There are so many Vloggers around the area making it so hard to photograph this fall. 

I caught up with my buddy Joel for a trial of best state meat pie in Victoria. There is a whole scotch egg inside the pie. Quite impressed.

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4

Linking Sunday Best

Lake Tyrrell for Tom's Sign2

 

Lake Tyrrell is my regular spot for a sunset snap. Strictly speaking, it is a reverse sunset I am snapping. The word Tyrrell in first nation language means "expanse" or "Space". 

Day 2 in Brisbane, I have captured tons of photos. So unmotivated to attend this conference that does not do updates as they should have. I will aim to explore the sunshine coast tomorrow. 

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4

This is linking Tom's Sign2

Montfort Beach in Mornington Peninsula for Skywatch Friday

 

A nice weather for the viewing last Saturday

Sony A7RV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

Linking Skywatch Friday

Tamshui Taipei Taiwan for Sunday Best

 

This is near the river mouth in Taipei district. It looks somewhere in a tropical island. In fact, it is next to ugly concrete jungle. 

An illusion

Sony A7RV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

Linking Sunday Best

Sorrento Coast Sunset

 

A while back, I was exploring sea caves along Mornington Peninsula. I kind of like this shot.

Sony A7RIV

Laowa 9mm f5.6

Linking Sky Watch Friday

Qing Jing Farm Cherry Blossom, Middle Taiwan

 

This was during the late March where the cherry blossom season was almost over. I still managed to get a frame in the farm there.

Easter gave me a break from working hard in the past week. Somewhat I had a moment of existential crisis. It is much less of a problem now as I just focus on the things I can control. 

Sony A7RV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

Linking Sunday Best and Corner of the world

Back Beach Mornington Peninsula

 

Back beach Mornington Peninsula

That is the sunset I want to see

Pity the entire Easter will be quite stormy. I gonna find something else to do.

Sony A7RV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

Linking Sky Watch