Topiary Shadows

Almost sculptured shadows at the Enchanted Maze Garden, Arthurs Seat

Enchanting pattern
Like an odd sculpture project
A shadow parade

Quote: In photography, there are no shadows that cannot be illuminated.
- August Sander - German photographer (1876-1964)

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Delicate Reflections

Delicate reflections in the Coolart wetlands, Somers

Like whimsical threads
Drifting with winds on waters
Dream invitation
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Frankston Summer Beach

Clear blue skies over Frankston beach on the Port Phillip Bay side of the Morninginton Peninsula.
In the background is the sharply rising Oliver's Hill

A morning beach scene
At last clear summer blue skies
Wary beach goers

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First British Shot

(Click on the photo once and then use the magnifier on the left to enlarge further)
This sign is at Point Nepean on the far southern end of the Mornington Peninsula.
Point Nepean was a quarantine area mainly in the 19th century (but continued operation till 1980) and defence area - 1878 to just after World War II..
(It was known as Fort Nepean from World War I.)
According to the sign, the first British shot of World War I was fired here over a German steamer Pfalz soon after news of war reached Australia at about noon on 5th August 1914. It was an attempt to stop the steamer leaving the bay.
The steamer stopped, turned round and the crew were interned.
Later, this same ship became the Australian troopship Boorara.

War's complexities
A fearful fascination
For the grave horrors

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The Spirit

Spirit of Tasmania sailing into Port Phillip Bay just after crossing the entrance to the bay known as The Rip.
Here it is passing Point Nepean on the southern end of the Mornington Peninsula.
The Spirit sails daily between Melbourne and Devonport in the north of Tasmania.
It offers day or night sailing and you may board with your car.
The journey takes about 10 hours.

Elegant lady
A ship offering comfort
And sailing delights

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Australia Day Hats

These hats were a popular item last Thursday at Australia Day celebrations by Dromana pier.

Popular hat styles
Children and adults alike
Wear the flag for shade

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Green and Gold

Interesting headgear worn on Australia Day - last Thursday.
The green and gold are Australia's sporting colours.

Fun kind of costume
An artificial mohawk
Quite a character


The green singlet indicates that he is a competitor in the Australia Day fun run from Dromana to Rosebud - along the foreshore of Port Phillip Bay.

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Transporter

Transporter at Point Nepean on the southern tip of the Mornington Peninsula.
Point Nepean is 90km from Melbourne and represents a stunning landscape with Bass Strait waters on one side and Port Phillip Bay on the other.
The area also has historical significance, representing the early settlement of Victoria - including a quarantine station - and a defence position featuring a series of tunnels for the manning of guns.
More details on the Parks Victoria website and the Victorian government's website HERE!
This transporter is used to move from one point of interest to the next.
You may also choose to ride a bike or walk the 6km hilly terrain (or more if you take sidetracks to points of interest!)

Funky travel mode
A tractor becomes a star
Leading to more stars


A view of the some of the hilly terrain over which the transporter travels.

The waters on the left are Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait is on the right just outside the picture frame.
Another view - capturing the transporter travelling through this terrain with the Bass Strait waters and Port Phillip Bay waters visible - is on my Greyscale blog HERE!

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Reflections on the Move

Young people enjoying sailing the Dromana waters close to the beach and under the watchful eye of parents nearby.

Enjoying waters
Quietly paddling a dream
Some joys of the young

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Australia Day Skies

Yesterday was Australia Day - celebrating our founding in 1788.
And day dawned on the peninsula with a softly romantic sky.


The kookaburras wandered in to greet the morning with us.


By 8am, the Dromana pier area on Port Phillip Bay was buzzing with activity.
Many prepared for the fun run to Rosebud.
Some had already begun at Safety Beach - the longer run.
And the sky was the clearest blue.


By the time the crowds gathered, especially to hear the music, just wisps of white cloud appeared.


Some preferred to escape the crowds and enjoyed sailing.

Blue skies and blue seas
Our Australia Day seemed blessed
Great to be outdoors

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The Cheesecake Shop

The Cheesecake Shop at Mornington has its own special delivery van.
I love the caption "Cake Cab"!
Quirky!

Cheesecake on the run
Service with a cheesy smile
Mornington icon

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Waters of The Rip

Entrance to Port Phillip Bay - The Rip - as viewed from Point Nepean on the Mornington Peninsula looking across to the Bellarine Peninsula and the Point Lonsdale lighthouse built in 1902.

Deceptive waters
So blue and gem-like one day
Wild and rough the next

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