Scenic Flinders

View from Flinders cliff top of Westernport Bay.


Enchanting viewpoint
Breathe in the scenic beauty 
Touch the gentle peace


Linking to:
NatureFootstep Waters
Water World Wednesday

Boneo Figurine

Cute little figurine tucked into the bushland at Boneo Maze on the southern end of the peninsula.


Beautiful dreaming
A small bushland fantasy
Like secret magic


Linking to:
Ruby Tuesday 2

Rye Street Clock

Macro of the clock in the heart of Rye on Port Phillip Bay


Like a cog ticking
Profile of the face of time
Watching passing worlds


Linking to:
Blue Monday

Shadows in Flinders

Shadowy walkway in Flinders main street on Westernport Bay


Zig zags and ruffles
Mixed shadowy gathering
Walk with attitude


Linking to:
Shadow Shot Sunday 2

Coolart Homestead

An upward perspective of part of Coolart homestead, Somers


More than bricks and glass
Grand Victorian lady
Connects other lives


Linking to:
Weekend in Black and White

 

Burning Sky

On a cold morning
Strange to see a pulsing sky
Burning with hot light


Linking to:
SkyWatch Friday
Himmelsk

 

Eucalyptus Sign

Informative sign in the Cranbourne Botanical Gardens


Eucalyptus oil
Interesting history
Stirs taste buds and scents


Linking to:
Signs, Signs

Village Charm

Sawtells Inlet waters wandering around the little foot bridge at the village of Tooradin on Westernport Bay


Small space of waters
In a picturesque setting
A fishing mecca


Linking to:
NatureFootstep Waters
Water World Wednesday

Art of Watering Cans

Garden feature at Cranbourne Botanical Gardens


Red watering cans
Standing tall in grouped beauty
Creative feature


Linking to:
Ruby Tuesday 2

Fish and Feathers

Blue boat sheds at Rye


A fish and feathers
Fanciful boat shed features
Blue celebration


Linking to:
Blue Monday

Cow of a Street Feature at Flinders

Street feature at Flinders on the Western Port Bay side of the Mornington Peninsula


The art of a cow
Sharp outline in black and white
Homewares attraction


Linking to:
Shadow Shot Sunday 2

Glory of Spring

Spring is evolving beautifully at The Briars, Mount Martha.


Fragment of beauty
Transient Springtime glory
Talents of Nature


Linking to:
Weekend in Black and White

 

Streaky Skies

A side view of the old homestead at Coolart, Somers


Pale streaky Spring skies
Gently hovering above
Like a kiss of light


Linking to:
SkyWatch Friday
Himmelsk

 

Signs of Summer

As summer approaches, more and more we see holiday style street banners appearing on the Mornington Peninsula.
This one is from 2011 in Rye streets - on the southern end of the Mornington Peninsula.


It is party time
Summer dances with colour
The signs tell me so


Linking to:
Signs, Signs

Coolart Watery Skies

Reflections in the wetlands at Coolart, Somers


When sky meets waters
Perception is overturned
Reflecting on worlds


Linking to:
NatureFootstep Waters
Outdoor Wednesday
Water World Wednesday

Hope at Sea

Door of a boat shed at Rye beach on Port Phillip Bay


Door with a light house
Reminder of light at sea
Comforting symbol


Linking to:
Ruby Tuesday 2

Sailing in Blues

Ready to sail from Rye beach on Port Phillip Bay


Sailing in blue worlds
Seeking the whims of the sea
Adventure challenge


Linking to:
Blue Monday

Lime Burning

Replica of an old lime kiln near Rye beach.
Lime burning used to be a a big industry on the Mornington Peninsula for most of the 19th century.
Rye to Tootgarook on Port Phillip Bay used to be one of the largest lime burning centres in Victoria.
The last commercial burning of lime on the peninsula was at Rye.


Medieval trade
From limeburning in England
Cathedrals arose


Linking to:
Shadow Shot Sunday 2

Yesterday's Wheels

A feature at The Briars, Mount Martha


Wheels from yesterday
When daily life turned slower
And the view was seen


Linking to:
Weekend in Black and White

 

Sky Bursts

Parade of sky bursts
Like a stream of broken surf
Like bundles of smoke


Linking to:
SkyWatch Friday
Himmelsk

 

Skiing Not Bathing

Rye beach on Port Phillip Bay is the only beach on the Mornington Peninsula (that I know) with this sign.


A sport that loves speed
The bay lures enthusiasts
Water ski passion


Linking to:
Signs, Signs

Checking All Directions

Feathered travellers resting at Rye beach on Port Phillip Bay


Time to take a rest
Time to gather energy
Time to look around


Linking to:
NatureFootstep Waters
Outdoor Wednesday
Water World Wednesday

Sailing in Red

Sailing at Stony Point on Westernport Bay


Verging on summer
Waters are slowly warming
Time to go sailing


Linking to:
Ruby Tuesday 2

Boat Shed in Blue

Striking blue boat shed at Rye beach


Striking blue design
Boat shed with bold attitude
Fun sight by the sea


Linking to:
Blue Monday

Hey Diddle Diddle...

October is that crazy time of year when the Mornington Peninsula Hinterland Scarecrow Festival comes alive.
The scarecrows are not your regular scarecrows.
Many feature nursery rhymes or fairy tales.
This one is at Arthurs Seat.
The whole scene is called Hey Diddle Diddle.
Love this cow jumping over the moon!

Hey diddle diddle
The riddle of scarecrow signs
October madness

UPDATE
Business Category Winner 2012 and overall winner with the highest points scored in all three categories: Elizabeth Surry for Hey Diddle Diddle.

Linking to:
Shadow Shot Sunday 2