Valley in San Remo Gippsland for Sunday Best

 

All was green and veiled in mist, the soft radiance of the golden hour diffusing gently through the fog. The air shimmered with that rare union of stillness and light — when the day seems to pause between breath and memory. I lingered there on a Friday afternoon, content simply to witness the quiet splendour of San Remo, Gippsland — where sea and land speak in whispers.

This tranquil place rests upon the traditional lands of the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation, whose ancestors walked these shores long before the tides carried new names to them. The cliffs, the grasses, and the mists all hold the memory of their presence — stories of fishing grounds, gathering places, and sacred connections that endure beyond time.

Amid the drifting fog and soft gleam of the sinking sun, it felt as though the land itself remembered — its ancient rhythm still pulsing beneath the calm green surface, inviting reflection and quiet reverence.

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4 G

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Angel Fish Melbourne for Saturday Critter

 

I once kept angelfish in my home aquarium, a hobby that began with Joel’s enthusiasm and soon became my own. What started as a pastime eventually turned into a modest enterprise, as we found ourselves breeding and selling these elegant creatures for profit. Angelfish, however, are notoriously delicate to breed, requiring pristine water conditions, precise acidity levels, and absolute absence of ammonia — a challenge that demands both patience and precision.

In their natural habitat, angelfish (Pterophyllum species) are native to the slow-moving, vegetation-rich waters of the Amazon Basin and its tributaries in South America. Their laterally compressed, disc-like bodies and elongated fins allow them to glide gracefully among submerged roots and reeds, perfectly camouflaged against dappled light and shadow. Renowned for their regal bearing and subtle iridescence, they are among the most striking of freshwater ornamental fish, combining beauty with a temperament that reflects both curiosity and a touch of aloofness.

Pentax K20D

FE 15mm f1.8 Limited 

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