I remain on call for another week, my days confined to a unit, tethered to a telephone, awaiting summons from hospital staff. Life in such circumstances is uneventful, and my movements are dictated by the ring of a bell rather than my own volition. Within these narrow confines, my one liberty is to share images of water when the opportunity presents itself.
In my university years, I was captivated by the art of photographing waterfalls, seeking them out with a fervour I no longer possess. One such cascade was Beauchamp Falls, among the three principal waterfalls in the Beech Forest region, situated north of Apollo Bay along the famed Great Ocean Road. The walk to the falls is a return trek of approximately two hours—moderate in exertion yet rich in reward. The path descends through cool temperate rainforest, where towering mountain ash (Eucalyptus regnans), tree ferns, and myrtle beech cast deep shade upon the forest floor. Birdsong echoes faintly through the canopy, and in summer the air hums with the persistent presence of mosquitoes, undeterred by human intrusion.
The falls themselves descend in a singular veil of white water, dropping approximately 20 metres into a clear pool encircled by moss-covered rocks and lush undergrowth. They are named in honour of William Beauchamp, an early settler in the district, and stand as a quiet testament to the enduring beauty of the Otways. Fed by the East Barham River, their flow remains steady even in drier months, owing to the high rainfall and dense forest cover of the catchment. Visiting Beauchamp Falls is less an act of travel than a passage into a living remnant of Victoria’s ancient Gondwanan forests—timeless, green, and untamed.
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I absolutely love ❤️ this photo. Waterfalls are amazing. Right now we are getting a thunderstorm here in Montreal after 5 days of intense đ„” đ„ and humidity. It is such a joy to see rain, we really needed it.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your lovely photos and posts.
Appreciate the time and effort to write so much in the comment! Love to go back to photos taken years ago. Memories
DeleteStunning waterfall :-D
ReplyDeleteThere are another two nearby. This one is most elegant
DeleteWaterfalls are so powerful and vary so much in size and strength.
ReplyDeleteThe ones in my state are just quite puny in size
DeleteAnother beautiful photo of a wonderful place!!
ReplyDeleteAs long as there are no predators
DeleteUn lugar bello con una mĂĄs bella cascada.
ReplyDeleteThe greenery does it for me
DeleteWonderful shot of the waterfall! Nature is so beautiful and serene. Such calming and healing feel. Thank you for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind visit.
DeleteTambién si voy a un lugar donde haya cascada, me apresuro a fotografiarla.
ReplyDeleteEs preciosa la vista de la cascada.
Que todo te vaya bien.
Thank you for your kind wish
DeleteIt is it's own climate! Beautiful. Almost looks like three falls!
ReplyDeleteFairly tropical feel in there
DeleteYour photos bring g you good memories.
ReplyDeleteI have been enjoying your waterfalls with your artistic photographs. Beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteThere are many waterfalls within perhaps an hour and a half drive from my home, but none with this particular type of beauty. You describe it so wonderfully with your words, too.
ReplyDeleteThe waterfalls is absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYup. Works like that, isn't it? Waiting, then you have to jump. But just looking at this one would relax me to the max. It's beautiful, Roentare.
ReplyDelete...thanks for the gorgeous image.
ReplyDeletePopping by from Wordless Wednesday. Beautiful waterfall
ReplyDeleteI think it is safe to say your mastered the art of waterfall photography.
ReplyDeleteNice. That whole part of world is wonderful to explore.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne