St Kilda Pier Sunset for Sunday Best

 

As the sun descended towards the horizon, casting its final golden hues across the sky, Joel and I found ourselves in search of a place to empty our bladders. In the distance, the timeless silhouette of a classic kiosk café stood, a silent witness to our quest.

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4 G

Linking Sunday Best

St Kilda Pier Melbourne for Water H2O Thursday

 

Returning to laborious pursuits after the festivities is indeed arduous. Behold this image, captured upon a blustery day, the sea roiling with tempestuous swells. The melancholic ambiance of the scene is rather striking to me.

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4 G

Linking Water H2O Thursday

I like the lamb commercial this year. A good laugh.

Abandoned jetty at Rapid Bay for Water H2O Thursday

 

Rapid Bay's jetty was originally constructed in 1942 to facilitate limestone mining operations. However, as the years passed and industrial needs changed, the once bustling jetty was abandoned in favor of a newer, more modern structure. Today, it stands as a hauntingly beautiful relic of the past, with its skeletal remains stretching out into the turquoise waters of the bay.

This forgotten jetty has become a magnet for those seeking adventure off the beaten path. Divers flock to its underwater world, where schools of fish, colorful coral, and sometimes even the elusive leafy sea dragon can be spotted amidst the submerged pylons. For photographers, the jetty offers an endless canvas of rustic beauty. Each visit reveals a different facet, from the play of light and shadows to the dramatic backdrop of rolling waves and sunsets that paint the sky in hues of orange and pink.

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4 G

Linking Water H2O Thursday

Portsea Pier topdown for Skywatch Friday

 

The view is lovely. Kind of therapeutic for me.

DJ Mini Pro4

Linking Skywatch Friday

Princes Pylon for Treasure Tuesday

 

Light in the end of tunnel

The rustic pylons of the prices pier are the treasure this week. 

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

Linking Treasure Tuesday

Windsurfer at At St Kilda Pier, Melbourne

 

It was a trip to St Kilda Pier on weekends for sunset photo of the local heritage kiosk. Then it turns out the whole pier is under construction. 

This chap is very kind to service the spectators by doing moves close to the jetty. So I was literally taking the shots by 50mm focal length. How fun! 

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

Linking Randomosity

Sandridge Pier, Melbourne, Australia

 

Sandridge pier is the classic location to take a sunrise shots of Melbourne skyline

The pier is an easy access. I arrived at 4 am with a significant sleep deprivation. Well, anything for a photo. I did need quite a few more cups of coffee after this. 

Sony A7RIV

FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM

Sunrise

Seaford Pier Sunset

 

This pier is an attraction for troubles. It crashes a few times over the year. The place often gets seagulls (sea rats) attacking people randomly. One kid got a blind eye as a result as well. The water smells of organic waste from these flying sea gulls too. 

It looks nice pointing my camera at the sun. Unfortunately these seagulls looked like dusts on my camera sensor!

Sony A7RIV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

Sea

Grantville Sunset

 

A typical view at this quiet town of Grantville!

Sony A7RIV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

Other sunset photos at

Sunsets

Seaford Pier Sunset

 

This spot is revered by many photographers in Melbourne - short travel and ease to set up the gear for long exposure under the bridge

Laowa 9mm f5.6 is a lens that does not have a good flare control. However, it is still an exceptional lens. Also a bit of glare makes the image real lol

Sony A7RIV allows me so much pixel to play with. Good dynamic range helps here.

2008 Shoot: St Kilda Pier

I shot this at 2008. Accidentially discovered this photo today. I used Pentax gear back these days. FA 31mm ltd.

A visit to Frankston

A drive to Frankston. This calamari was good to start the day :)

So creamy. It was yummy.