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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Coolart Wetlands


A section of the extensive wetlands at Coolart, Somers.
This area is a favourite breeding ground for water birds!

Birds' wetland haven
Mecca for photos in Spring
Joy of life cycles

Here is one variety

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Crazy World?


At first, this image taken in Rosebud doesn't seem so crazy.
But when the details are put together, then it does seem so.
It is Spring - hence all the Spring flowers - but there's no sun.
It is raining - light rain has been falling all morning (and will be all this week again), but this guy strolls along without an umbrella.
It is slightly cool with a touch of mugginess - so the man wears a red hooded jacket in case of more chills?
It's Saturday morning - and the highway near him has hardly any traffic. Usually vehicles on a weekend are bumper to bumper at this time of year - weekend getaways, campers preparing for the Christmas holiday season and, of course, the locals.

Disjointed Springtime
Strange muddle of clothing styles
Nature has problems

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Monday, November 28, 2011

Magnificent Men in Their Water Machines


It's almost that time of year when the machines stir up the waters of Port Phillip Bay.
Here are the first just offshore from Dromana.

Whirling waters buzz
Summer drone of jet ski speed
Some of us love it

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Sunday, November 27, 2011

I Saw a Strange House


In my wanders round McCrae last Sunday, I found a strange house with no conventional front entrance.
This is the entrance for guests, suggesting a gang plank to a ship.
McCrae is a village on Port Phillip Bay just south of my Dromana home.

Mother ship welcome
Wander the easy gang plank
My ship is your ship


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Saturday, November 26, 2011

Waiting for Life


These are new shops at Bittern, replacing the old General Store.
Some are still empty and offer a wonderful reflection opportunity.

Lonely reflections
Shielding yesterday's spirits
Waiting for new life



As it used to be...

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Friday, November 25, 2011

Lonely Skies


Morning skies at Tootgarook on Port Phillip Bay

Lonely looking sky
Feeling distant horizons
Remembering why

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Thursday, November 24, 2011

Snorkelling Trail


This sign at Rye on Port Phillip Bay is a little faded and a little battered, but still it has interesting charm.
I don't think that I have ever heard of a snorkelling trail before.

Wonderland swimming
Octopus' garden fun
Dive into a dream

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Water Party


Rough waters come in to shore at Rye Back Beach on the southern end of the peninsula

Rough tumbling waters
Wild music of the ocean
Rock and roll party

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Mobile Library


On a Saturday morning, mobile libraries like this one (parked near the Balnarring shopping centre) travel around the village areas of the Mornington Peninsula.

Library on wheels
Reaching out to the people
Stay and read awhile

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Monday, November 21, 2011

Yellow Door


A bright yellow door on a boatshed at Dromana.
Somehow the flowers across the door way suggest that it hasn't been used for awhile.

Lonely yellow door
Just the flowers share its world
Long quiet time

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Sunday, November 20, 2011

Information


Dromana Visitor Information Centre offers a wonderful palette for shadows to shape their art!

Where am I going
What strange places might I see
Offer me answers

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Saturday, November 19, 2011

Still More Spring Rains!


We are still getting large doses of Spring rain in Dromana, but at least they provide the opportunity for some quirky reflections!

Some wheel vanity
Do I see a tiny touch
Of stars on my face

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Friday, November 18, 2011

Soft Skies Over Rye Back Beach?


Soft but somehow a slightly intimidating sky hangs over an empty Rye Back Beach on the Mornington Peninsula

A cold, naked beach
Dramatic sense of freedom
Wild desolation

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Thursday, November 17, 2011

Gaga Gallery


Quirky gallery at Tootgarook on the Nepean Highway - Port Phillip Bay coastal road.
We have an ever changing array of paintings, gifts, glass, jewellery, mirrors, mosaics. Lots of quirky, interesting pieces! Giant personalised caricature cards done to order. Fabulous for any occasion! Portraits done from photos.
The chicken element of the sign is an invitation to explore the art in the gardens and find out why the chicken crossed the road!

Art with attitude
Art with a spice of humour
Personalised art

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Pun Pun Creek Wetlands


Ephemeral wetlands generated by Pun Pun Creek at Balnarring.
These wetlands really only appear significantly after heavy rains.

Seasonal wetlands
Rain breathes temporary life
Like a butterfly
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Enchanted Mail Box


Whimsical garden feature in the Enchanted Maze Garden at Arthurs Seat, Mornington Peninsula

Enchanted mail box
Post your thoughts in your dream times
Hear secret answers

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Monday, November 14, 2011

We're Watching!


A feature on a boatshed wall at Dromana beach.

Two crazy figures
Smiling old-fashioned couple
Yesterday's bathers


There are actually two figures gracing this boatshed + seagulls.

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Sunday, November 13, 2011

Small Worlds in Big Worlds


From a cliff top distance, it is amazing how defined the shadows of these walkers appear.
This photo was taken at London Bridge Ocean Beach on the southern end of the peninusla.
The Spring/Summer weather is very unpredictable with a leaning to cool, hence the variety of clothing styles!

Like mini figures
Tiny life in a big world
Threading their journeys

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Saturday, November 12, 2011

Seagull Waters


Seagull enjoying a little swim and some evening dreaming at Safety Beach on Port Phillip Bay

Seagull private pool
A space to refresh the soul
An intimate world

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Friday, November 11, 2011

First Summer Evening


On Saturday 5th November we had our first summer evening on the Mornington Peninsula.
And this was the first summer sunset over Port Phillip Bay as viewed from Safety Beach.

Summer evening
Dreams of exotic beaches
Waiting for moonlight

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Thursday, November 10, 2011

Community Sign


This may be only a temporary sign, but community events on the Mornington Peninsula get bold advertising.
Home owners are willing to wear such a sign for awhile, like this one!
Most community events are well-sponsored by community businesses.

Working together
Offering pleasure together
Communal spirit

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

An Evening Dream


Gentle evening waters at Safety Beach on Port Phillip Bay.
NOTE: The dark shape in the foreground is a young girl swimming with a kickboard.
The two tall tilted rectangle silhouettes on the pier are solar power boards for the lights.

Fading light of day
Adventures sailing homeward
Like lapping of dreams

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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Himalyan Journey


Himalayan Journey is a fascinating little shop just off Main Street, Mornington on Port Phillip Bay.
Imports of Himalayan products - mainly felt - are a feature.
Sales support the poor Nepalese women and give them an income.
The shop also supports the Shouangchou Village school in Tibet.

Felts, silks and candles
Bright Himalayan wonders
Creative journey

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Monday, November 7, 2011

Bike in the Wildflowers


A bike parked right by Safety Beach on Port Phillip Bay.
I was surprised to see it just left near the wildflowers and the walkway.
Perhaps its in view of the owner on the beach.

Bike in the wildflowers
Keeping close to the beauty
Becomes beautiful

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