Joel and I once again found ourselves in this picturesque corner of Melbourne, drawn by the timeless beauty of the coast at Portsea. The tide had risen halfway, lapping gently at the shore, and we took the opportunity to capture another image of the sea cave before the encroaching waves swallowed the space entirely.
This site, known as London Bridge, holds a quiet majesty shaped by millennia of natural forces. Carved by the relentless action of wind and water, the arch once formed a striking natural bridge jutting into the Bass Strait. For decades, it stood as a proud sentinel of the Mornington Peninsula, a favourite among visitors and locals alike.
However, in 2005, the bridge partially collapsed—its central span giving way to the ocean’s persistent erosion. What remains now is a rugged, windswept fragment of its former grandeur, a solemn reminder of nature’s power to both create and undo. Today, as the sea reclaims the cave below, we are reminded not only of the fragility of these coastal formations but also of the fleeting moments we are fortunate enough to witness.
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Preciosa imagen de la cueva marina.
ReplyDeleteThere are different ways to photograph it
DeleteThank you 😊 for enjoying and living in the moment and sharing ❤️ it in photos for myself and others to appreciate.
ReplyDeleteTo showcase the coast
DeleteIntriguing photograph. Caves are mysterious and haunting.
ReplyDeleteHaunting is a good word
DeleteThe photo has a very "mystic atmosphere" (suggsting hidden secrets, etc)...
ReplyDeleteThe way things go.
ReplyDeleteWaves coming in and out
DeleteLooks like instead of one, there are two openings now. Like giant eyes looking outward.
ReplyDeleteThe rocks are rather sharp there
DeleteQue lugar más bonito. Buen trabajo.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
It was a good venture with Joel
DeleteVery beautiful photo
ReplyDeleteWhat's the saying: time and tide waits for no man? Now, I have to look it up because it just came out, and I don't think I've ever used.
ReplyDeleteOK, here's the result.
The proverb "time and tide wait for no man" means that time is constantly passing and cannot be stopped or controlled, just like the natural phenomenon of tides. It emphasizes the importance of taking action and not delaying important tasks, as opportunities may be missed if not seized promptly. The phrase highlights the relentless nature of time and its continuous movement forward.
This is a good proverb to learn. Thank you
DeleteWow! This is stunning.
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteEsas buenas aberturas parecen ojos que miran al mar.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
The lighting is very tricky to meter
DeleteSo beautiful. I would love to see this in person.
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I guess the photo was taken from inside the cave, and it worked out very well.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure I would want to be in this watery cave. One never knows was dangers or monsters might be hiding in the dark.
ReplyDeleteStunning
ReplyDeleteGood shot and it seems you are inside the cave; it's only the matter of know the tide times.
ReplyDeleteThe sea cave looks scary and beautiful. Great photo.
ReplyDeleteTake care, enjoy your day!
I would pass on being inside this cave, but what a capture you got out of your bravery!
ReplyDeleteStunning :-D
ReplyDeleteI think I remember reading about that collapse. It makes you admire arches and bridges that are still standing all the more. They are fleeting phenomena.
ReplyDeleteYou were brave to go in the cave. Great shot.
ReplyDeleteUna buena muestra de como la naturaleza nos puede hacer algo de esta belleza y con el tiempo destruirlo.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
I think I love your eloquent words and the story behind this as much as I do the lovely capture.
ReplyDeleteWe are far more fleeting than these water-sculpted rocks.
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