I recently went to Little Henty Reef and Castle Cove to photograph waves, and was not disappointed. The west coast of Victoria is known for the size and quality of its autumn swells. As for the other photographic subjects in this post (the koala, some silver gulls, a black-shouldered kite and a Pacific black duck), … Continue reading Autumn cameos on the Victorian west coast.
Home My daily commute in Apollo Bay (by pushbike, in a wetsuit) to and from the beach. Four favourite wave photos from the archives I view photos of the ocean as timeless. But I used the above heading to dispel any idea that these four photos show summer conditions on Little Henty Reef. They were … Continue reading Ocean waves, a Rainbow Lorikeet, Little Corellas, a Galah, Kangaroos and Tiger Snakes
All these photos were taken in and around Apollo Bay in spring 2023, with the exception of the honey bee which was photographed in Melbourne. Koala and joey in Apollo Bay after sunset, climbing to a high and safe spot in this tree for the night. Great Egret, Apollo Bay. With a single powerful down … Continue reading Koala & joey, great egret, little black cormorant, sparrow nestlings, juvenile magpie, worker honey bee, ocean waves, a tiger snake and Magpie
Waves at Little Henty Reef and Hayley Point. October swell with a bit of size breaking on Little Henty Reef (near Apollo Bay). Photos of ocean waves often benefit from a reference point for assessing wave size such as a surfer or a boat or a bird. But this wave, uncluttered by boats or birds, … Continue reading Waves, Seals, Dogs and Birds around Apollo Bay
Morning light, an offshore wind and solid swell breaking over Little Henty Reef (near Apollo Bay) in late August. Timeless, fleeting, ineffable, awe-inspiring The reef exposed as water sucked out in front of the emerald-lipped wave backlit by the morning sun Photos taken the previous day in the afternoon at the same location Traffic on … Continue reading Breaking waves and the remarkable red-necked stints at Little Henty Reef in late winter 2023
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