The first of September 2021 dawned with perfect spring weather and proper winter swell. Very early in the day when I had my swim in the ocean there was no wind at all. By the time I was taking these photos later in the morning a gentle northerly was putting the finishing touches on the … Continue reading Swell Breaking on Little Henty Reef, Full Moon Rising over Apollo Bay, and a Koala
Kanyaka Station Ruins on Kanyaka Creek In the South Flinders Ranges about 25 kms south west of Hawker in late 1851, Hugh Proby, the well-educated and wealthy young son of an Irish Earl secured land for a cattle run. He was the first to take up and stock Kanyaka station. Proby had arrived in Australia … Continue reading Flinders Ranges and the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia May 2022
Apollo Bay and the surrounding coast and hinterland are where I spend most of my time. These photos were all taken in February 2021 in the final weeks of summer. With the exception of the spectacle of the gas exploration rig being towed through Bass Strait south of Apollo Bay, these photos capture ordinary daily … Continue reading Moonrise and clouds over the sea, Aire River Mouth, Pt Campbell Ocean Swimming Race and Drilling Rig in Bass Strait
Doug was a rescue pug whose life took a wonderful turn for the better when he was adopted by Liz about eight years ago. Doug's paperwork said he was seven at the time. Doug formed a great bond with Liz to the exclusion of other dogs and humans. He was Liz's constant shadow. Sadly, Dougie … Continue reading Farewell Dougie
It was a still, cold and misty day at Apollo Bay yesterday. For much of the day a thin band of cloud sat just below Marriners Lookout (750' above sea level). I thought it worth a walk up to the lookout in case there was a view out to sea over the top of the … Continue reading Apollo Bay: Marriners Lookout, superb fairy-wren, horses, pied currawong, red wattlebird and a koala
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