A stunning sunrise with high cloud casting reflections on Brisbane Water at Koolewong and Tascott on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

Cattle and vineyards in Santa Ynez, CA

Woy Woy, NSW, Australia

Gentle Sunrise Waterscape at Woy Woy Waterfront on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

A squirrel quietly munching on a berry on the Central Coast.

Soft and dreamy sunrise over Brisbane Water with clouds, fog and boats at Koolewong and Tascott on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

Waterscape 4 of 100 for 2025.

This massive rock sits proudly in the middle of Deadman's Beach. I've often wondered how it ended up there—what geological forces shaped its journey?

Today, as I looked at the photo, it struck me: the rock resembles a giant bao bun buried in the sand. Naturally, this led me down a rabbit hole exploring the history of bao buns. Originating in Northern China, bao dates back to the Three Kingdoms period in the 3rd century, with some evidence pointing as far back as 400 BC.

And then it all made sense: giant, rock-eating aliens with a penchant for Chinese cuisine must have dropped this here during one of their visits in ancient times. Mystery solved. You're welcome!

Thank you all for the kind likes and comments—they’re always deeply appreciated!

P.S. Speaking of buns, if you’ve got 3 minutes, I recommend this touching animation about motherhood and buns:

youtu.be/f5CcgFTO274?si=K6j_8ifvHLe82uLN

Sunrise with rocks and splashes at The Skillion at Terrigal on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

Woy Woy, NSW, Australia

Summer days at the beach with sunrise colours at Umina Beach on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

Sunrise Seascape from Umina Beach on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

Smoky Sunrise Seascape from Umina Beach on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

Los Olivos, CA

Enveloped in a dense fog boats appear through the mist over the bay. Koolewong on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

”We must not give up hope. Every single day that we live, we make some impact on the planet. We have a choice as to what kind of impact that is.” -Jane Goodall

One of our striking looking birds.

Woy Woy, NSW, Australia

Clouds and the sea, early morning at Avoca Beach on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

A soft pretty sunrise with boats and fog at Koolewong Waterfront on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

Sunrise seascape with colourful cloud covered sky at Killcare Beach on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

A colourful sunrise with boats, high cloud and reflections at Koolewong Waterfront on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

Capturing the sunrise from Pearl Beach on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

Sunrise Seascape at The Haven in Terrigal on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

Cloudy sunrise seascape with waves and rocks at Killcare Beach on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

Sunrise over the water at Woy Woy Waterfront on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

Cloudy sunrise from North Avoca Beach on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

Peaceful Sunrise Waterscape at Woy Woy Waterfront on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

Capturing the sunrise from Wamberal on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

Cloudy sunrise seascape with waves and rocks at Killcare Beach on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

Capturing the sunrise from Umina Beach on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

Sunrise at the Seaside from Caves Beach in the City of Lake Macquarie, Hunter Region, NSW, Australia.

Taken near Sweet Springs

Capturing the sunrise from Killcare Beach on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

Capturing the sunrise from Woy Woy Waterfront on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

Misty Morning Sunrise Waterscape from Koolewong Waterfront on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

Cloud layer hugging the Central Coast, from Lookout Point on Hwy 46

Sunrise Seascape with clouds from Wamberal on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

Iridescent Blue Sunrise at Killcare Beach on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

Aerial sunrise seascape with rain clouds and waves at Macmasters Beach on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

flowers in a coastal town