Mount Alexander Sunset for Sky Watch Friday

 

The granite outcrop of Mount Alexander rises 350 metres above the nearby township of Harcourt. Enjoy bushwalking, picnics, lookouts with stunning views and a chance to see some of Australia's iconic wildlife.

Within the 1,400ha of Mount Alexander Regional Park there are a number of magnificent lookouts including Lang's Lookout, Dog Rocks and Shepherd's Flat that offer spectacular views over the surrounding landscape. The 4km long West Ridge Walking Track provides a link between these lookouts, while Joseph Young Drive provides vehicle access to Dog's Rocks and Lang's Lookout, as well as the Leanganook Picnic Area.

While exploring the Park, visitors can regularly see Eastern Grey Kangaroos and Black Wallabies, along with numerous native bird species. Keen eyed and patient visitors might also be able to spot Koalas among the Manna Gum trees (identified by distinctive smooth bark with ribbons of handing bark), and the endangered Brush-tailed Phascogale, Echidnas and Sugar Gliders.

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Portsea sea cave reflection for Sunday Best

 

It has been a while since I visited this location. I gonna visit the place again this weekend. After 1 week of locum work, I am so over making ends meet. 

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Lake Tyrrell Sky for Sky Watch Friday

 

The same cloudless sky in summer is a trouble for landscape photographers. 

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Tower Hill Sunset for Sunday Best

 

What a lovely Lava Tube furrow reflecting the sky 

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Pirate Bay Sunset for Skywatch Friday

 

We timed the sunset time well. As soon as we got out of the car, the sun was ready to sink. 

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I got a cardiology conference to attend this weekend. So no more nature hunting with Joel. Dreadful.

Lake Charm, Mallee for Skywatch Friday

 

Humid and hot in outback Mallee.

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Mount Alexander View for Sunday Best

 

Mount Alexander is a central for hikers in the region of Loddon Valley. It has plenty of snakes too. 

I was watching "Extrapolation" TV series. A phrase caught my attention. 

"Comfort the afflicted. Afflict the comforted"

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Stingray Bay Sunset, Warrnambool for skywatch Friday

 

Purple sky can be so mesmerising

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Tenby Point for Treasure Tuesday

 

Joel and I went to Tenby Point on Christmas Eve before the torrential rain. 

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On Christmas Day, I have watched 7 movies. Chilly fish in a local eatery. 

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Petrified Forest, Portland for Treasure Tuesday

 

What a view! I took this on Friday evening. There were no tourists either!

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Merri Marine Park, Warrnambool for Water H2O Thursday

 

Normally this coast is looking bleak and grey. Finally a moment of blessing. 

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Merri Sanctuary Sunset, Warrnambool for Treasure Tuesday

 

This dusk took me out of a surprise as weather forecast predicted a whole day of continuous storm. The weather bureau department needs to be sacked altogether 

I think I am done in this region. Another 2 weeks to go then back to civilisation. 

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Childer's Cove in Mepunga Coast for Sunday Best

 

Squatting in this beach where 22 children were massacred was not really a good feeling. 

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Bay of Islands, Peterborough, Great Ocean Road for Skywatch Friday

 

My long wait is finally worthwhile. It took me 3 weeks to find this moment. 

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Bridgewater Bay Sunset for Skywatch Friday

 

I have taken sunset shots from this location many times. Each time, the colour and the vibe are different.

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Phillip Island Coast for Sunday Best

 

The sun happens to fall on the rocks

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No 16 Beach, Rye, Mornington Peninsula for Skywatch Friday

 

Sunset without clouds is usually looking the same everywhere. Joel tried to get his feet wet for a shot he would hardly process after he got home.

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No 16 Beach, Rye in Mornington Peninsula for Water H2O Thursday

 

We missed the lowest tide on the day. I believed the forecast prediction was an error. So we did not get to see Dragon's Head which was already immersed in the ocean. Then I tried to salvage the effort into getting a fine art shot if I could. This will do!

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Grantville Jetty for Sunday Best

 

This jetty is easy to get to. A nice Souvlaki store nearby. Easy for a silent day

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Balnarring Beach Mornington Peninsula for Water H2O Thursday

 

On the day, Joel and I were supposed to visit the abandoned submarine in Hastings. It turned out the wreckage was already removed! It was so upsetting. So we moved quickly to this nearby beach before sunset took place.

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