Whale Tail

October 19, 2013 by Coastal Dweller

Why is it that when you see a whale, splashing, slapping its tail, breaching and generally having a whale of a time, it’s when you don’t have your camera ready? And when you do have your camera and tripod all set up, the whales stay miles offshore so all you see is a plume of white water on the horizon. A mother and calf came so close to our headland a few years ago I could have reached out and touched them. Didn’t have a camera then. Anyway, I sort of got this whale tail shot the other day – even from this distance it was exciting to watch. I think it’s time to invest in decent long lens.

Pink moon rising

July 22, 2013 by Coastal Dweller

A gorgeous moonrise from Manly this evening, catching some glow from the setting sun.

Perfect winter mornings

July 13, 2013 by Coastal Dweller

Some Sydney-siders grumble about the ‘cold’ mornings in winter. Others love the crisp, clear air, mild sunshine and lack of crowds at the beach. Not much surf this morning… but sometimes it’s just about getting wet.

Daily life in Manly

June 23, 2013 by Coastal Dweller

There are the early birds who surf or swim at dawn, the locals out for a power walk and a coffee, the day trippers who stream in from the ferry. On any given day Manly Beach is full of colourful characters and the area where the Corso meets the beach is where their paths cross. Here’s a slice of life from a typical Saturday in winter.

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Small is beautiful

June 20, 2013 by Coastal Dweller

I always smile when I see a real mini.

Last day of summer Down Under

February 28, 2013 by Coastal Dweller

I can’t believe it’s already the last day of summer and right on cue the weather’s gone south here in Sydney. Or rather it’s come from the south — a cool, wet change to usher in autumn. Here’s a few shots from my summer wanderings.

I did a road trip up to the northern NSW coast this summer. Scott's Head was one of my favourite places.

I did a road trip up to the north NSW coast and Scott’s Head was one of my favourite spots. They’ve got it good up there, although it’s taken a pounding from the weather recently.

Myall Lake tranquility

I took this one afternoon on the first sunny day after the big storms earlier in February. Late afternoon sun at Manly Beach is magical.

I took this shot in Manly one afternoon when the sun finally came out after days of rain. You can’t beat late afternoon sun and a low tide for a lazy beach stroll.

I wonder how many times I’ve walked this stretch of sand?

Happy New Year!

January 1, 2013 by Coastal Dweller

I was lucky enough to have a prime position to see the New Year fireworks on Sydney Harbour last night. What a show!

New Year fireworks over Sydney Harbour

Sailing home

December 23, 2012 by Coastal Dweller

While I was slaving away at my desk recently my partner was lucky enough to be sailing down the coast, delivering a yacht from Coffs Harbour to Sydney. I wish I had been on board too.

Hello summer, where’s the sun?

December 1, 2012 by Coastal Dweller

It was hot and humid in Sydney overnight so I woke up feeling murky and grey and nothing was in focus. A bit like these pictures from my morning swim. But it was beautiful none-the-less and I even got to say hello to a ray.