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The time just before sunset was my favourite time at Lake Cawndilla. It's hard to describe the feeling but I'll give it a go.
As the sun starts dipping below the horizon, the landscape before me transforms into a silhouette of stillness. The dead trees, scattered across the foreshore and in the water of Lake Cawndilla, stand like ancient sentinels. Their skeletal branches, once full of life, now provide refuge to flocks of birds settling in for the night. In their thousands. The last rays of light paint the sky in hues of orange and pink and mauve, casting a warm glow over the lake’s surface.
Everything falls eerily silent. The wind has stilled, and the distant chatter of wildlife fades. In this moment, kilometers from civilization, I feel an overwhelming sense of calm. I become aware I am standing in knee-high grass and there could be new types of creatures heading to the water in the safety of night for a drink. This is their place, so I warily make my way back to the campsite. The isolation, the raw beauty of it all - it’s a feeling like no other, a peace that can only be found in the far west, Outback NSW.
From the vibrant South Bank of Melbourne, the city comes alive under the night sky. The shimmering reflections on the Yarra River beautifully frame the glowing skyline, with its dazzling towers and sparkling lights. The iconic Southgate Landing and riverside bustle create an inviting scene, blending calm waters with urban energy. This capture highlights Melbourne’s charm at night—where culture, dining, and architecture meet the rhythm of the river in a timeless glow.
Gallipoli beach was where the 1981 part of the war movie Gallipoli staring Mel Gibson was made,photo taken winter 2019
This isolated beach would be my favorite place to beachcomb.It's a hard slog to walk down there and 99% of the time you are the only one there....photo taken in winter
Arctophoca forsteri is a species of fur seal found mainly around southern Australia and New Zealand.
The Mere is a permanent saline lake and shares a boundary with lincoln national park.The rocks in the foreground are Stromatolites en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stromatolite
Location: Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia, just before the storm rode in where the silence felt electric!
Description: As storm clouds gathered over the restless Southern Ocean, a curtain of rain descended in the distance. The rugged cliffs of Great Ocean Road, bathed in warm autumn light, enjoyed the cool blues of sea and sky. The rock formations jutted from the water like ancient sentinels, bearing silent witness to nature’s shifting moods reflecting the beauty of Australia’s coastline and its changing seasons.
Note: The earlier series on the Great Ocean Road is available at p.3 & p.4 in this gallery. Latitude: -38.665; Longitude: 143.105
Samsung S23 Ultra 5G Camera
Explore August 8, 2025