Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Sorrento - Queenscliff Ferry Trip

A Spring day in October - what better time to take the ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliff?

The ferry service links two of Melbourne's beautiful coastal regions - Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula and Queenscliff on the Bellarine Peninsula.

It was a short walk from our hotel to Sorrento Pier and Ferry Terminal.


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The ferry leaves Sorrento.


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I photographed the Silver Gull and chick through the window from the inside of the ferry.

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The upper deck.

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We approach Queenscliff.




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A pilot boat returns to Queenscliff from guiding a ship through the Heads.
 
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Monday, August 12, 2013

Melbourne Zoo Visit

 

It had been many years since my last visit to the Melbourne Zoo and I was impressed by the way it has evolved.

The challenge was to photograph some animals through fence or glass.

I would like to share my favourites with young and old.






Koala
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Rhinoceros Iguana
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Peacock
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Snow Leopard
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Baby Baboon
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Giraffe
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Sumatran Tiger
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Friday, August 9, 2013

Belgrave Lantern Parade 2013 - Final

 
The parade in full swing.
 
 
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Singing and dancing.


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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Belgrave Lantern Parade 2013 - Part Three

  
Visitors to the Belgrave Lantern Parade line the Main Street for the start of the procession.

They came from all over Melbourne - an estimated crowd of up to 6000 people.



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The parade - led by fire twirlers - began at 5.30pm to the sound of drums.


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Local icon Baba Desi leads the belly dancers.


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Monday, June 24, 2013

Belgrave Lantern Parade 2013 - Part Two

 
GATHERING PLACE

At 5pm on Saturday 22 June 2013 I made my way towards the stage and gathering place for the lantern carriers at Hayes Car Park.




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