Shadowy Steps

One of several sets of steps leading from the Dromana foreshore to the beach on Port Phillip Bay.

Zig zaggy shadows
Inviting steps to the beach
Sea dreams seem so close

The shadowlands can be a quiet place to meet the quiet dimensions of the soul.

- Gemma Wiseman


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Almost Discarded

Last Thursday 26th January was Australia Day.
And many people flocked to the Dromana foreshore for celebrations.
Here, some are queued for a ride in the surf boat.
I was so intent trying to include all the shadow patterns on the sands, I did not notice that the pier in the background appeared to be rising to the skies!
At first, I was going to discard this photo.
But I liked the shadow patterns.
So here it is.

Shadows on the sands
Gift of early morning light
Gentle summer shapes

Shadows can be gentle relief from the cacophonic glare of reality. - Gemma Wiseman


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Keep That Shadow!

I don't usually wander on a photo spree in the middle of the day.
Usually the summer light is too glarey (if it's not raining!)
But on this day, the sun appeared late on a grey morning, so I risked it!
Shadows were generally scarce.
But when I uploaded this photo taken near Dromana beach, I noticed that the little boy's hand seemed to be holding his fragile shadow!
(In actual fact, he only turned to me as I clicked the photo!)
I saw more than I first knew!
I had to use it!

Transient shadows
Silent dark identities
Extensions of life


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It's Not Snow!

I saw a very strange event this week!
This photo was taken on one of our many wet summer days.
The white spheres are not snow nor fallen blossoms.
They are hail!
And right after the hail appeared the sun - briefly!
A very odd photo opportunity for shadows!

Mystery of hail
A fleeting icy moment
Till sun melts its soul


And this is how it was just before the sun appeared!


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I Saw a Strange Garden Feature

After many days of rain, last Sunday there appeared a little sun.
I decided to go for a walk not far from home because the grey clouds still seemed to be hanging around.
In McCrae, just south of my home in Dromana, I found this odd feature in a front garden.
It looks like some kind of old farming equipment.
If anyone knows what it's called I'd be glad to know.

Proud old equipment
Usefulness turned into art
Curious treasure


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I Saw a Strange Van

A strange looking van parked in the main street of Dromana, Mornington Peninsula.
It was covered in a synthetic grass!

Strange green vehicle
Travelling in style with grass
New climate control




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I Saw a Strange Sandcastle!

I love to wander the beach at weekends.
Today I wandered to the south of the Mornington Peninsula to Tootgarook on Port Phillip Bay.
On the beach I found a rather strange little sandcastle with shells and a moat of seaweed!

Little fantasy
A sandcastle of shelled dreams
Waiting by the sea


I loved the shadowy spire it created from one side!


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