Showing posts with label 16-35mm. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 16-35mm. Show all posts

Sunday, May 25, 2025

London Bridge Remains, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula for Sunday Best

 






Situated upon the windswept coast of Portsea, at the southernmost tip of the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia, the site known as London Bridge was once crowned by a magnificent natural arch—an enduring testament to the erosive power and artistry of the sea. Fashioned over countless centuries, the arch stood as both a geological marvel and a cherished local landmark, drawing visitors to behold its stark beauty and the thunderous majesty of the ocean that sculpted it.

The great arch succumbed to the inevitable work of time and tide, collapsing in the early twenty-first century and thus altering the visage of the coastline forever. Yet the place remains imbued with a kind of solemn grandeur. Where once stone spanned sky, now only remnants of its former glory stand—weathered, noble, and quiet.

I used to frequent this place often, long before I began to spend my weekends in the company of Joel. In those days, I found in the solitude of London Bridge a peculiar and profound kind of solace. Though the arch itself has long since fallen, the sea, ever faithful to its art, continues its delicate work. At high tide, waters surge into the heart of what remains—a rocky cavernous bowl—filling it with a shimmering pool of seawater that dances and glistens in the sunlight. It is a sight of singular, haunting beauty.

Joel, however, regarded the place with far less affection. To him, it was barren and uninspiring, its charms too subtle, its colours too subdued. I suppose we all have our own preferences. Where I perceived wild poetry, he found only a muted coast. And yet, I cannot help but feel that therein lies its power: in the understated, in the stripped-down silence of land and sea at meeting point.

Though the bridge itself is no more, the spirit of London Bridge endures—etched not only in the weathered stone and the tides that whisper through its remains, but also in the hearts of those who once stood before it and felt, if only for a moment, the immensity of the earth’s quiet grandeur.

Sony A7RIV

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM


Linking Sunday Best





Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Castlemaine Signs, Victoria for Sign2

 




The township of Castlemaine, nestled in the heart of Victoria, carries with it a distinct and storied reputation. Founded during the fervour of the 1850s gold rush, the town once bustled with fortune-seekers and independent spirits drawn by the promise of prosperity. That legacy endures, for the region has long been known as a haven for those inclined toward unconventional lifestyles and independent thought.

In contemporary times, Castlemaine is often regarded as a refuge for individuals of a more bohemian or "hippie" persuasion—those who value artistic expression, sustainability, and a certain distance from mainstream norms. Its residents, many of whom dwell amidst the surrounding bushland, are perceived to emerge from their secluded environs infrequently, often bearing views shaped by a deep scepticism of authority and institutional convention. This reputation, colourful though perhaps exaggerated, continues to distinguish Castlemaine from its more conventional neighbours, adding to its charm as a bastion of countercultural identity rooted in a rich and defiant past.


Sony A7RV

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM

Linking Sign 2



Friday, November 1, 2024

Diamond Bay Staircase for Sky watch Friday

 


This was taken when I started out learning taking Milkyway photo 


Sony A7RIV

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM

Linking Skywatch Friday




Sunday, October 20, 2024

Port Campbell Port for Sunday Best

 


The long exposure of the sea can be quite trippy

Sony A7RV

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM

Linking Sunday Best



Thursday, October 3, 2024

Cape Schanck Long exposure for Water H2O Thursday

 


I have many captures of the region in different light here

Sony A7RV

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM

Linking Water H2O Thursday








Sunday, September 29, 2024

Sea lake Mallee for Sunday Best

 


Just arrived home from Albany WA

So tired. Constant rescheduling of flights and cancellations. 


Sony A7RV

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM

Linking Sunday Best





Thursday, September 26, 2024

Mullum Mullum Creek for Water H2O Thursday

 


This was taken when I used to stay in Ringwood Melbourne. This is the natural habit for otter in outer Melbourne.


Sony A7RV

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM

Linking Water H2O Thursday




Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Pulpit Rock for Treasure Tuesday

 


Joel and I went to Cape Schanck on the weekend. It was a good trip that we both got different shots different from the one shown above. It was medium high tide at the location. Joel was almost engulfed by the rogue wave 2 metres above him. It was a shocker

Sony A7RV

FE 16-35mm f2.8 

Linking Treasure Tuesday





Friday, April 12, 2024

Metcalfe Abandoned Bus for Sky Watch Friday

 


Metcalfe Abandoned bus is sitting there for a long time 

Sony A7RV

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM


Linking Sky Watch Friday






Friday, March 15, 2024

Kilcunda Sky Mirror for Sky Watch Friday

 


It was a lucky moment.


Sony A7RV

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM


Linking Sky Watch Friday

Joel and I are heading to the coast again this weekend. The forecast on Saturday is sunny again. We preferred partly cloudy. 



Thursday, February 22, 2024

Cadillac Gorge in San Remo for Water H2O Thursday

 


I have different versions of the landscape over the years. This was taken 3 years ago. I compare this shot to the one I took last year which was completely opposite to this frame shown above. 


Sony A7RV

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM


Linking Water H2O Thursday



Friday, September 8, 2023

Rye Beach with sunny sky for Skywatch Friday

 


A sunny day to do long exposure. No clouds in the sky though.


Sony A7RIV 

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM


Linking Skywatch Friday



Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Speke Shipwreck astro photography for Treasure Tuesday

 


Dying to get back here soon. 


Sony A7RIV

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM


Linking Treasure Tuesday



Sunday, August 27, 2023

Pulpit Rock, Cape Shanck, Mornington Peninsula for Sunday Best

 


This shot reflects a time that I was into the soft dreamy look of a landscape. I do ultra long long exposure too. Funny how time has passed. This was taken 2 years ago. 


Sony A7RIV

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM


Linking Sunday Best




Friday, August 25, 2023

Cape Patterson reverse sunset for Sky Watch Friday

 


This is a long exposure shot when I used to visit the coast on my own. Joel only became my company after his separation from his wife.


Sony A7RIV

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM


Linking Skywatch Friday



Thursday, August 24, 2023

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





Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Toorongo Falls, Noojee for Treasure Tuesday

 


The treasure is the steep climb along the track up to the falls. The woods, lack of mosquitoes and constant sounds of water flow are just so pleasant for my whole day on the weekend. 

This is a frame in a portrait orientation that strikes differently to all the ones on the Instagram. I used to frequent this location in the university days. A lot of memories. 


Sony A7RV

FE 16-35mm 2.8 GM


Linking Treasure Tuesday




Thursday, July 20, 2023

Hopetoun Waterfalls at Great Ocean Road for Randomosity

 


I used to frequent this location a lot. This was taken before the time a log fell in front of the falls. A co-worker asked for a photo like this, so I found from my large collection of photos. 


It is probably time to go back.


Canon 5D 

EF 16-35mm f2.8 L


Linking Randomosity





Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Bridgewater Bay low tide for Treasure Tuesday

 


Among many trips to this location this year, this was one of the unique photo where I managed to get my whole pants soaked wet by rogue waves. However, the silky flow in the foreground works out well.


Sony A7RV

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM


Linking Treasure Tuesday