George Pentland Botanic Gardens

The George Portland Botanic Gardens is opposite the back of Frankston Hospital in Frankston.
(Originally created in the late 1930's as a 9 hole golf course, it was converted to a botanic gardens in the 1970's.
George Pentland was a Shire Secretary and Town Clerk of the City of Frankston.)
A great place to wander between appointments.

A wide world of plants
Scenic pond and figurines
World of enchantment


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Even in Autumn...

Wandering a beach at Mornington even though the air is a little Autumn crisp!

The charm of beach worlds
The lure of the sea and sand
Sweet balm for the soul

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Coast Guard?

Unusual shaped ship offshore from Dromana beach in Port Phillip Bay

Too small for cargo
Bold brandish of antenna
Maybe a coast guard

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Yellow World

It's all yellow for these boat sheds at Dromana beach

Always sunny world
Glowing boat sheds by the sea
A smile on grim days

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Balnarring Shadow Walk

Main walkway at Balnarring on the Westernport Bay side of the Mornington Peninsula

A village walkway
Always coloured with beauty
Joy of leafy trees

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Reflection Segment

Segment of a shop window in Dromana


Beyond illusion
Like a curved slice of Nature
Beyond bustling life


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Dark Light

Dark Autumn morning light

Scattered cloud colours
Layers of darkness and light 
A moody morning

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Fairies in My Garden

A sign at the Tyabb Art and Craft Village for one of many romantic little shops.

Romantic whimsy
Invitation to romance
A little magic

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The Wavy Building

This is a new building on Main Street, Mornington.
(But this is the back view)
It is often referred to as the "wavy building".
The $20 million apartment complex sold all 16 apartments off the plan in less than 3 weeks over the Christmas 2007/8 period.
Prices ranged from $680,00 to $2.5 million.
All have spectacular views of Port Phillip Bay.


Side view of the building as it sweeps around to Main Street
(The bubbly feature is a pale shade of blue!)
There is a cafe/restaurant below and Splash of Red hairdresser will be moving here soon!


View of the building from Main Street

The wave of progress
Like blue bubbles trapped in film
Avant garde living

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Parasail Touched With Red!

A parasail photographed at Rosebud beach.
Parasailing enthusiasts gather at the beach each Sunday.

Parasailing joys
Taste of walking on water
A taste of flying



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The Cheesecake Shop

Entrance to popular The Cheesecake Shop at Mornington

Just a small entrance
Opening to temptations
A world of delights

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Shadowy Main Street

Main Street, Mornington during a rare break in traffic!
Admittedly, once summer has passed, the traffic "thins" in this town on Port Phillip Bay.

Warming to the day
Sleepy coastal Autumn town
Saved from summer crowds

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Reflections and Shadows

Reflection and shadows on an office building in Main Street, Mornington

Cool blue and crisp green
Balanced reflections and shade
Public Nature's art


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Low Morning Clouds

Morning skies at Dromana beach

Dense and low white clouds
Like deep weighty decisions
A brooding morning

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Village Green

This may appear to be a rather plain sign.
But not many areas in Australia display the British term "Village Green".
This is a community area.
In the summer, there are circuses and rides.
On Australia Day, on 26th January each year,
this area comes alive with a community breakfast - free - + family entertainment.
It is also the end of the popular Australia Day early morning bike ride from Safety Beach to Rosebud.
And every Sunday, the Rosebud Lions Club hosts a market.
All this is right by the scenic shores of Port Phillip Bay.

Seashore gathering
Taking time just to have fun
A village green charm

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Drying Process

Cormorants on rocks at Anthony Nose near Dromana on Port Phillip Bay.

Keeping wings in shape
Time for the drying process
Cormorant antics

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Funky Motor Mover!

Funky little motor mover outside Aldi in Rosebud.

Grey nomads have fun
Indulging in their passions
Bright and beautiful


Another view!
Black Caviar - sign on the back of the seat - is the name of a well-known race horse in Australia.

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Autumn Rose

Autumn rose blooming at Seawinds on Arthurs Seat mountain.

An Autumn beauty
Last sighs of the rose
A lingering kiss

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Transporter Shadows

Shadows round the transporter at Point Nepean, Mornington Peninsula.
(The photo was taken in January 2012 - Australian summer time!)
The transporter is actually a tractor with open air carriages attached.
It travels round Point Nepean, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenery of Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait without trudging the hilly terrain.
It also stops at points of interest along the way - the old quarantine area and the defense buildings.
(But now it seems that from 24th April, 2012 it was replaced with a 22 seater mini bus!)

Funky set of wheels
Atmospheric traveller
Fun experience

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Pinnacle

Looking through the window of Pinnacle's gym at Dromana
Pinnacle offers a unique gym that specialises in muscular rehabilitation after injury.
This strange reflection effect is achieved by a mirrored wall in the gym.

Rehabilitate
Learning to settle the wheels 
Good living again

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Intense White Party

A view of my Dromana world from the higher level of my back verandah

Like a white party
Glimpse of white manouevring
Like a white hustle

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Safety Beach Noticeboard

The Safety Beach noticeboard  near the beach is a special kind of sign for tourists and anyone who wishes to know the origins of the Safety Beach area on Port Phillip Bay.


The information about William Buckley is especially fascinating.
Unlike many white people in the early days, he adapted to the Aboriginal people in Australia, lived amongst them, and adopted their skills!
From convict to humanitarian!

He arrived a rogue
He wandered the wilderness
He became saintly

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