Cape Woolamai Pinnacles for Skywatch Friday

 

This photograph was made along the precarious approach to the Pinnacles at Cape Woolamai, where high tide left us with little more than a jagged causeway of granite boulders between the sea and the cliffs. Each crashing wave hurled white spray skyward with such ferocity that Joel and I joked we could be swept from the face of the earth at any moment. Looking back, we were delightfully reckless, chasing photographs where prudence might have turned back.

Yet nature rewarded our audacity. The evening sky, untroubled by a single cloud, unfolded in a gentle symphony of colour—gold melting into amber, then fading through turquoise to the deepening blue of twilight. Above us was serenity; below, the Southern Ocean raged with untamed power. Between those two worlds we stood, small and fleeting, reminded that the finest photographs are sometimes borrowed from places where beauty and danger keep equal company.

Sony A7RV

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM

Linking Skywatch Friday

Turpin Waterfall, Bendigo for Water H20 Thursday

 

Turpin Falls, not far from Bendigo, remains etched in my memory as one of those rare discoveries that seem almost too wondrous to share. I visited the falls some four years ago, and though I cannot recall quite how I came upon the exact vantage point that day, I remember well the sense of awe as the basalt cliffs opened before me and the water poured in a silver sheet into the deep pool below. The cliffs themselves tell of a distant volcanic age, their dark basalt columns rising like the walls of some vast natural cathedral, while the surrounding country speaks of long habitation by the Dja Dja Wurrung people, for whom this landscape has always held meaning. For over a century, the falls have drawn summer visitors, who would climb down to the base for swimming and relief from the heat, their laughter echoing against the stone. Yet such visits belong now to memory, for the track to the base has been permanently closed, both to preserve the fragile environment and to ensure safety upon those treacherous rocks. In a sense, this loss lends a heightened value to my recollection: a private moment of communion with the wild spirit of the place, both a traveller’s fleeting encounter and a glimpse into the deep natural and cultural heritage of Turpin Falls.

Sony A7RV

FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM

Check oout Water H2O Thursday

Granite Island in Victor Harbour in South Australia for Treasure Tuesday

 

The walk around Granite Island is quite a delightful experience. Despite the strong winds, I find great enjoyment in the stroll, pausing to capture photographs along the way. Regrettably, I did not remember to bring my tripod for the journey. Consequently, I have relied upon Joel’s shoulder to achieve the necessary steadiness for certain shots.

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4 G

This is linking Treasure Tuesday

Granite Island, Victor Harbour for Sunday Best

 

Granite Island, located off the coast of Victor Harbor in South Australia, has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. It was originally home to the Ngarrindjeri people, who called it "Nukalilla." The island's striking granite formations were later discovered by European settlers in the early 1800s. In the 19th century, Granite Island became a key site for early European exploration and settlement. Today, it's a popular destination for tourists, known for its stunning coastal views, wildlife, including the famous little penguins, and its historical significance.

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4 G

Linking Sunday Best

Lal Lal waterfall, Ballarat

 

Tons of rains came down really hard in the past 2 days. Cyclone type of weather with rapid cycling of sunny moments and storms. 

Overcast weather is the best for waterfall long exposure. So here we go again at this waterfall with a funny pronunciation. 

Sony A7RIV

FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM

Waterfall images