Spring Sky at Rye Back Beach

A view of Rye Back Beach on the southern end of the peninsula on Westernport Bay.
The fenced area on the right is an attempt to deter people from wandering the sandhills where the threatened hooded plover nests.
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Whispering Spring clouds
Hushed warmth wanders the soft sands
Footprints mark new days

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Help a Hooded Plover

At the stairway entrance to Rye Back Beach, Westernport Bay is this rather sad sign.
Hooded plovers nest through the warmer seasons, so that means holidaymakers in large numbers are walking the sands.

Fragile little one
Struggling to live its lifestyle
We must understand


Here is a closer view of the details on this sign

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Swimming Ducks

Ducks swimming on one of the many lakes at the Safety Beach Country Club golf course.
For more details of the Safety Beach Country Club estate, see my post HERE!

Swimming in Spring warmth
Only the ducks really know
Exhileration

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Atrium Interior

An interior view of the Atrium near the Safety Beach golf course.
This area is open with a skylight above. It is often used for Sunday afternoon musical performances.
Round the sides are entrances to public and private function dining areas.
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Relaxing venue
Sweet music of elegance
Skylight on leisure


A view of the hexagonal skylight.

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Safety Beach Country Club Golf Course

One of several water features - 26 lakes - at the Safety Beach Country Club golf course.
This one is near the Atrium's beautiful dining world and is where golfers tee off.
The whole housing estate in the area is new and advertises as being a golfer's estate.
Many homes are open to the golf course and provide a range of golfing facilities.

A golfer's dream world
Like wandering countryside
Like exotic sport

First Spring Apple Blossoms

In spite of all the wind and cool weather and flickers of sunlight, apple blossom has managed to struggle through in Dromana.
This photo was taken in a segment of afternoon sunlight with hints of shadows.

Burst of sweet beauty
Apple blossom enchantment
Burst of innocence

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Reflection Etching

Many of the newer homes/units close to Port Phillip Bay in the Safety Beach area are 2 storey.
Rather than opt for large blinds on the windows, some are opting for shade film on the glass.
(And they still see the water views!)
As a result, reflections becomes eerie silhouettes.

Window reflections
Like a contorted etching
Filmed scan of the world

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Clouds Grace Coolart Beach

Low low Spring clouds hang over the beach on Westernport Bay beyond the Coolart wetlands

Low low puffs of cloud
Like a gathering of thoughts
A party of moods
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Parks Victoria

The Parks Victoria ranger vehicle is often to be seen in the carpark at Coolart wetlands, Somers.

Responsible sign
Caring for environments
Future resources
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Mirrors of Waters

Waters of Port Phillip Bay approaching Dromana beach
The rocks are part of a project attempting to hold the sands from slipping away.

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Waves softly mumble
Some slip into pools of sleep
Mirrors of waters

Eagle Wings

A view inside the Information Centre of Coolart Wetlands and Homestead, Somers

Information hub
Dramatic eagle flourish
Frozen bold in time


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Shell on Rosebud Beach

Shell on Rosebud beach on the southern end of the peninsula

Like a tiny fan
Like a tiny jewel box
Waiting to be loved

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Mauve Native Hibiscus

The native hibiscus may flower most of the year, but in Spring it seems especially fresh and beautiful! And just a hint of shadow on the petals!

Flowering jewel
Mauve strength for all seasons
Lingering beauty

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Waking

Reflections of boats moored at Blairgowrie on the southern end of the peninsula

Waking from grey sleep
Waiting for summer colours
Leisure enchantment

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Face of Anthony's Nose

Blue skies highlight the rocky face of Anthony's Nose as it runs right to the Nepean Highway.
This rocky area used to fall directly to the sea, but it was blasted back in the 1920's giving more direct access to the southern villages of the peninsula.

Dramatic cliff face
Old secrets locked in granite
Nature's lips are sealed



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Antipodes

The word antipodes, for me, invokes thoughts of some far away Eden place where indulgence in some special lifestyle culture is the happy norm.
This shop combining a range of popular, literary and rare books with newly presented artworks is a wonderland for the hungry, creative senses.
The sign may appear small and simple, but it means mountains.

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Jagged Waters

Choppy waters of Port Phillip Bay - offshore from Sorrento beach on the southern end of the peninsula.

A greying morning
Bay waters seem tightly smocked
A gown in progress

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Geppetto's Workshop

Creative little shop in the main street of Sorrento on the southern end of the peninsula.
This magical place specialises in wooden toys and hand puppets.
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Toys crafted with love
Unique place in modern worlds
For each child within



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Via Sorrento

A place to indulge the tastebuds while enjoying the beautiful water worlds of Sorrento on the southern end of the peninsula.

Bright lifestyle symbol
Golden sun on blue waters
Sailing with leisure

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Shadow Guards

A lineup of shadows at Dromana beach looking south toward Anthony's Nose

Morning shadow guards
Gently mark a coastal walk
Proudly on parade

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Pier Reflections

Dromana pier always offers a magical array of reflections from colourful glimmers to grey mystery - as in this moody morning perspective.


Pier pylon echoes
Like regimented ladders
Almost silhouettes

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Pyramid Magic

Another unusual feature in the Enchanted Maze Garden at Arthurs Seat.
This metal pyramid with plates and tiled base is an old attraction in the garden, but it has recently been refreshed by giving it a designer space with manicured shrubs on its corners.
A bluest blue sky gives the whole scene a bright beauty.

Pyramid magic
Garden with quirky spaces
Smiling surprises

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Bark Painting Sign

The Enchanted Maze Garden at Arthurs Seat features many interesting sculptures and paintings by Aboriginal people.
This sign explains the background of bark painting.

Painting with Nature
An old skill gets new respect
Creative ideas

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