On The Boardwalk

Having enjoyed the walk along the beach to Wanda the other day I chose the opposite direction this morning. Once again I'd left it a little late and the light was harsh but the cooler temperatures didnt make it too arduous and its approximately 450 steps from the top of the hill to the cafe on the beach and back. A high tide or reflections always makes this walk worthwhile and the joggers can be avoided by walking along the beach. Unfortunately the sand seems to be a lot softer this end of the beach so it's less relaxing, but there are always great photo opps.

Portrait photography doesn't currently hold any attraction for me because it requires too much setting up and fiddling with equipment. Spontaneous shots seem so much more exciting and they lend themselves to an unlimited range of processing formats.  I never know what opportunities will present themselves when I'm out and about .

 

A beach 'sharer' enjoying some action.

One of the instructors at the Surf Club - it seems as though once surfing is in the blood, it becomes a lifetime addiction.

  Family fun in the surf

 Safe In Dads Care

Cronulla Swell

Ended up back at Cronulla today as a planned walk the day before to Boat Harbour had taken a sharp detour and been a waste of time photographically speaking. I'd walked for a kilometre or so before I realised I was headed away from the coast and into scrub where there was absolutely NOTHING of interest to photograph. I decided to try for a Cronulla sunrise this morning. At least there's water, and water never fails to deliver. Combined with a large swell the surfing is usually mesmerising to watch. Can't say it was spectacular as far as sunrises go, but being out in the fresh air in the still of the morning is food for the soul.

 Photography is a learning experience. Almost every time I go 'out and about' a perspective shift is generated. Reviewing my images from today I realise my landscape shots are generally cut in half. I need to make a conscious effort to decide whether I want the sky or the foreground to be dominant because I really don't think it works well according to a 50/50 ratio.

 Impressive waves generated by the large swell

 The extensive spray over Solander Point

The iridescent glow produced on the sand as the water flow receded