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Just getting back to my favourite thing - beach photography. This is a rockpool at Fingal Bay in Port Stephens NSW where I'll be heading back shortly for a mini-holiday.
Happy weekend out there everyone, and remember, weekends don't count unless you spend them doing something totally pointless ;)
Gee, the secret rock pools won't be secret if I keep posting them ;)
Just some broader views of these magnificent weed-laden rock pools. So hard to do them justice in a photo though.
Can you see the little boat going past in the background? I had to lay on the ground and pretend I was seaweed by wiggling my fingers and toes about. Didn't want to give the location away, they were probably rock pool spies!
So after much sleuthing I finally managed to find my way to the secret rockpools of xxxxxxx. They were amazing! So much marine life in them; gardens of beautiful coloured weed, many varieties of fish galore, colourful nudibranchs (which sounds much better than sea slug ;), a huge octopus, many shellfish, and one old man swimming about while trying my best not to disturb any of the fantastic marine life.
I'd love to tell you where they are, but then it wouldn't be a secret would it ;) You are in good company though, even Shakespeare was heard to say "I wish I did knoweth whither to findeth the secret rock pools" ;)
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Many thanks to Lenabem-Anna for the beautiful texture.
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Explored August 9 - #264 when seen. Thank you for your visits :-)
Have I ever mentioned the tiny terror of our rockpools, the blue ringed octopus? Our wild coastline is home to a variety of marine life, including some fascinating but potentially dangerous creatures. Among these is the blue-ringed octopus, a tiny but deadly inhabitant of our rock pools.
Despite its tiny size and vibrant colors (check out google images, they are quite fascinating), the blue-ringed octopus is one of the most venomous creatures in the ocean. Its bite, often painless, can deliver a potent neurotoxin capable of paralysing and killing a human within minutes.
Here are some fun facts about these cuddly little occy's:
Deadly Dose: A single blue-ringed octopus carries enough venom to kill 26 adult humans.
Aggressive Nature: They are known for their aggressive behavior, especially when threatened.
Dual-Purpose Venom: They possess two types of venom: one for hunting prey and another for defense.
Non-Contact Kill: It's believed that they can incapacitate prey by releasing venom into the water, eliminating the need for a direct bite.
Rare Encounters: Fortunately, attacks on humans are relatively rare. When exploring rock pools, if you encounter one, admire it from a safe distance and avoid touching it.
Anyone want to join me for a splash in this rock pool ? ;)
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A few times this morning I was captivated by the stillness of this water. I have attempted here to create a bit more movement in the background by comparing what little activity there is back there to the stillness of the rockpool in the foreground. However, everything is so still that this only goes to emphasize how peaceful the overall scene is, yet sat in front of a glorious sunrise.
Nearby to Bamburgh is the small seafront village of Beadnell. Early in the morning, the seaweed on around the rockpools was so bright and eye catching I spent all morning exploring the rock pools.
Still my current obsession - rock pools, seaweed, tidal coastline. Winter is actually a good time for beach photography here, less people, nice clouds, nice light and colour.
Fun fact: Australia is the only country in the world where there are more species of venomous snakes than non-venomous snakes. The Inland Taipan is the most venomous snake, and with its one bite, it can kill at least 100 fully grown men or 2,50,000 mice. Does anyone have a mice plague? I can send one over ;)
Have a great week!
One of my favourite songs around water, shame I didn't see any dolphins though:
youtu.be/DhtowODtqB4?si=09O9LXhMW8ds0-0J
Thanks for the kind comments and faves everyone !
Out late to try and capture some northern lights, they were really playing hard to get, so much so that I once again decided to pay more attention to the foreground of the scene, With the village lights shining onto the foreshore and a 20 second exposure the rocks really were lit up well. And the aurora did make a small appearance :)
Last summer, playing around with some steel wool at Cape Schanck. My daughter was there to hit the shutter release while I risked burning off what little hair I have left.
Looking south-west across Fairlight Bay, on Sydney harbour. Photographed from the rockpools adjacent to the North harbour walk, very close to Manly Beach.
One of my favourite recluses in Sydney town. A harbour-side oasis far from the maddening crowd.
My Samsung Galaxy S20+ mobile phone camera.
Wide angle lens.
A subject that it's almost compulsory too use, a. rock in a. rock pool . There are always so many opportunities and it's very hard to walk past and not get a shot or two. The pools usually catch reflections or sun light, so can light up any day. Kaya is by Bob Marley and The Wailers
Nash Point is a headland and beach in the Monknash Coast of the Vale of Glamorgan in south Wales, about a mile from Marcross. It is a popular location for ramblers and hiking along the cliffs, as well as a “must do” on the photographers’’ to-do list
A rocky wave-cut platform peppered with pools and gullies covers the bay lies at the base of a sphynx-like rocky headland that positively glows in the golden hour when the sun is out
With the Covid lockdown finally starting to wind down in Wales, Nash Point is conveniently only a 45 minute drive from where I work in Cardiff
From one of my trips down to the coast last year - an early morning scene from the beach overlooking a tranquil rockpool out across the sea to the rising Sun.
This was taken around the corner from the pier in Lorne. I liked the colours in the sky and reflection in the rock pool close to sunset.