Hervey Bay & Fraser Island
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It was a joy to be out photographing on this morning. It was such a pretty morning. This was a long exposure at one of the many jetties facing the east.
I just love the shadows on this shot.
Urangan Jetty at daybreak.
A good place to be with impending bad weather due to arrive the next day - not that you would know by this calm sunrise
Bad weather was looming but it sure made for a gorgeous sunset
A walk along the beach restores the soul
Not a cloud in the sky but still a very pretty sunrise and a very nice way to start my long weekend in the Hervey Bay and Fraser Island region. I love the wave movement in this shot, don't you? Right next to this picturesque jetty is a wonderful little cafe called Enzo's on the beach.... and it is actually right on the beach front. I can vouch for their very delicious breakfasts and they do wonderful coffee.
The very beautiful Lake McKenzie on Fraser Island in Queensland. Yes the sand is really that white and yes the water is really that blue and turquoise. Nothing can prepare you for its beauty, you truly have to see it for yourself. It is breathtaking and like heaven on earth. "There are many different aspects to Fraser Island, but the awe-inspiring beauty of Lake McKenzie makes it probably the most visited natural site on the island. It is a ‘perched’ lake, which means it contains only rainwater, no groundwater, is not fed by streams and does not flow to the ocean. The sand and organic matter at the base of the lake form an impervious layer, preventing rainwater from draining away. The sand here is pure, white silica and is not only beautiful to look at but feels beautifully soft to walk on. The sand acts as a filter, giving the water its clarity and helping to make the water so pure it can support very little life. The blues and greens of the lake are endlessly fascinating and it's well worth getting up early to look across it in the soft light of dawn." www.visitfrasercoast.com/Detail/ID/Lake-McKenzie
My friends and I could not believe our luck when these 2 endangered green turtles (chelonian Mydas) began mating not 2 metres from us. It lasted approx.15 minutes but it not unusual for them to copulate for several hours. Needless to say that I have so many photographs to process. What a special experience and one I will never forget. All my images are for sale www.bethwodephotography.com.au Reproduction Green turtles are polygynandrous, meaning that females and males will have multiple mates. Copulation occurs in the shallow waters off the shore of nesting beaches. When females accept a mate, the male will mount her and grab onto her "mating notches" around her shoulders to assist in copulation (Hirth, 1971). Male green turtles also are known to join other mating pairs during copulation by latching onto other males for hours on end in attempts to dislodge the mating male. The reproduction process usually follows a system such as: male searches for a female mate, the male will visually examine and then approach the female, the female will either submit or reject the male,then possible copulation. Copulation can last several hours, with the longest mounting episode lasting 119 hours. Female green turtles average a total of 15 days between initial mounting by a male to the time they attempt to nest on their respective natal beaches. ("Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)", Females are known to revisit their natal beaches in 2-4 year intervals to breed from June to September. If they don't return to their natal beach, they will select a beach with similar sand texture and color. Hirth (1971, as cited in Carr and Ogren 1960) describes predictable actions by females when they approach a nesting beach. Although they may not complete every action, the process usually begins with the turtles approaching the beach and selecting a suitable nest site. The females begin clearing the area of debris and digging a hole with their front legs. After laying eggs, the females fill the nest with sand as a way to camouflage and conceal the eggs. Then, the female turtles return to the sea. Female green turtles can lay 1- 9 clutches in a single nesting season, but tend to average around 3. Each of these clutches can include 75-200 eggs. After nesting, it usually takes 45-75 days for the eggs to hatch. The hatchings weigh approximately 26g on average. Once the eggs hatch, the hatchlings will begin their journey towards the ocean. From here the hatchlings will begin the juvenile portion of their life which can last 27-50 years before reaching full maturity. animaldiversity.org/accounts/Chelonia_mydas/
My friends and I could not believe our luck when these 2 endangered green turtles (chelonian Mydas) began mating not 2 metres from us. It lasted approx.15 minutes but it not unusual for them to copulate for several hours. Needless to say that I have so many photographs to process. What a special experience and one I will never forget. All my images are for sale www.bethwodephotography.com.au Reproduction Green turtles are polygynandrous, meaning that females and males will have multiple mates. Copulation occurs in the shallow waters off the shore of nesting beaches. When females accept a mate, the male will mount her and grab onto her "mating notches" around her shoulders to assist in copulation (Hirth, 1971). Male green turtles also are known to join other mating pairs during copulation by latching onto other males for hours on end in attempts to dislodge the mating male. The reproduction process usually follows a system such as: male searches for a female mate, the male will visually examine and then approach the female, the female will either submit or reject the male,then possible copulation. Copulation can last several hours, with the longest mounting episode lasting 119 hours. Female green turtles average a total of 15 days between initial mounting by a male to the time they attempt to nest on their respective natal beaches. ("Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)", Females are known to revisit their natal beaches in 2-4 year intervals to breed from June to September. If they don't return to their natal beach, they will select a beach with similar sand texture and color. Hirth (1971, as cited in Carr and Ogren 1960) describes predictable actions by females when they approach a nesting beach. Although they may not complete every action, the process usually begins with the turtles approaching the beach and selecting a suitable nest site. The females begin clearing the area of debris and digging a hole with their front legs. After laying eggs, the females fill the nest with sand as a way to camouflage and conceal the eggs. Then, the female turtles return to the sea. Female green turtles can lay 1- 9 clutches in a single nesting season, but tend to average around 3. Each of these clutches can include 75-200 eggs. After nesting, it usually takes 45-75 days for the eggs to hatch. The hatchings weigh approximately 26g on average. Once the eggs hatch, the hatchlings will begin their journey towards the ocean. From here the hatchlings will begin the juvenile portion of their life which can last 27-50 years before reaching full maturity. animaldiversity.org/accounts/Chelonia_mydas/
I love the soft morning light just after sunrise. This was taken at Hervey Bay as I was heading back to the car after the sun had risen.
for some reason the wave action in this image reminds me of a tutu :)
It was a foggy morning around Hervey Bay on Sunday morning. It was so great to be shooting with wonderful friends.
A beautifully calm serene morning in Hervey Bay. An hour later and it would have been filled with tourists heading out for a day of whale watching.
Bad weather was looming but nature still put on a pretty sunrise. I just love the jetties that are scattered along the shoreline in Hervey Bay
A long exposure makes this shot looks like this was a beautiful calm morning - but - a major weather event was about to occur within the next few hours.
How beautiful is the coastline of Fraser Island. The coloured sand and the gorgeous blue of the ocean make this a spectacular spot. The colours are caused by the leaching of oxides and the decay of vegetation that coats each grain of sand, causing bands of colour. Underlying parts of the windblown sand masses of Fraser Island and Cooloola are coloured sands — the visible parts of older sand that have bound with clay into a weakly consolidated mass. The yellows, browns and reds (rusty colours) are colours created by iron-rich minerals in the dune sands which, over thousands of years, stain the sand a complex array of tones and hues. www.tourfraser.com.au/fraser-island/fraser-island-coloure...
The very beautiful Lake McKenzie on Fraser Island in Queensland. Yes the sand is really that white and yes the water is really that blue and turquoise. Nothing can prepare you for its beauty, you truly have to see it for yourself. It is breathtaking and like heaven on earth. There are many different aspects to Fraser Island, but the awe-inspiring beauty of Lake McKenzie makes it probably the most visited natural site on the island. It is a ‘perched’ lake, which means it contains only rainwater, no groundwater, is not fed by streams and does not flow to the ocean. The sand and organic matter at the base of the lake form an impervious layer, preventing rainwater from draining away. " The sand here is pure, white silica and is not only beautiful to look at but feels beautifully soft to walk on. The sand acts as a filter, giving the water its clarity and helping to make the water so pure it can support very little life. The blues and greens of the lake are endlessly fascinating and it's well worth getting up early to look across it in the soft light of dawn." www.visitfrasercoast.com/Detail/ID/Lake-McKenzie
This turtle reminded me that no matter what you have to keep your chin up and your head above water and just keep going as whatever your problem its going to get better :)
HB 30 Reflections on the Rocks
A stunning end to a fun filled day photographing Ospreys and Turtles in Hervey Bay.
This rainbow was amazing, I've never seen anything like it before.
I had a fabulous long weekend catching up with friends in Hervey Bay and of course photography was also on the agenda.
Low tide at Inskip Point on the Fraser Coast. Its an absolutely stunning part of Queensland - I just wished I could have stayed longer as I would love to shoot this mangrove tree at Sunset.
A stunning end to a day in paradise
HB 19 The Calm before the Storm
A long exposure makes this shot looks like this was a beautiful calm morning - but - a major weather event was about to occur within the next few hours.
Not a cloud in the sky but still a very pretty sunrise and a very nice way to start my long weekend in the Hervey Bay and Fraser Island region. Right next to this picturesque jetty is a wonderful little cafe called Enzo's on the beach.... and it is actually right on the beach front. I can vouch for their very delicious breakfasts and they do wonderful coffee.
The Maheno wreck on Fraser Island is a popular tourist stop. I last visited here about 10 years ago and can't believe how much of her has been claimed by the sea. If you would like know more please click on the link below. https://nomadsfraserisland.com/blog/fraser-island-s-maheno-shipwreck-interesting-facts
I was invited to assist with a photography shoot with these camels last weekend in Hervey Bay. This little munchkin has grown up with them and was so comfortable around them. She was having an absolute ball showing us what she could do. She was such a delight. www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&am...
My friends and I could not believe our luck when these 2 endangered green turtles (chelonian Mydas) began mating not 2 metres from us. It lasted approx.15 minutes but it not unusual for them to copulate for several hours. Needless to say that I have so many photographs to process. What a special experience and one I will never forget. All my images are for sale www.bethwodephotography.com.au Reproduction Green turtles are polygynandrous, meaning that females and males will have multiple mates. Copulation occurs in the shallow waters off the shore of nesting beaches. When females accept a mate, the male will mount her and grab onto her "mating notches" around her shoulders to assist in copulation (Hirth, 1971). Male green turtles also are known to join other mating pairs during copulation by latching onto other males for hours on end in attempts to dislodge the mating male. The reproduction process usually follows a system such as: male searches for a female mate, the male will visually examine and then approach the female, the female will either submit or reject the male,then possible copulation. Copulation can last several hours, with the longest mounting episode lasting 119 hours. Female green turtles average a total of 15 days between initial mounting by a male to the time they attempt to nest on their respective natal beaches. ("Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)", Females are known to revisit their natal beaches in 2-4 year intervals to breed from June to September. If they don't return to their natal beach, they will select a beach with similar sand texture and color. Hirth (1971, as cited in Carr and Ogren 1960) describes predictable actions by females when they approach a nesting beach. Although they may not complete every action, the process usually begins with the turtles approaching the beach and selecting a suitable nest site. The females begin clearing the area of debris and digging a hole with their front legs. After laying eggs, the females fill the nest with sand as a way to camouflage and conceal the eggs. Then, the female turtles return to the sea. Female green turtles can lay 1- 9 clutches in a single nesting season, but tend to average around 3. Each of these clutches can include 75-200 eggs. After nesting, it usually takes 45-75 days for the eggs to hatch. The hatchings weigh approximately 26g on average. Once the eggs hatch, the hatchlings will begin their journey towards the ocean. From here the hatchlings will begin the juvenile portion of their life which can last 27-50 years before reaching full maturity. animaldiversity.org/accounts/Chelonia_mydas/
Bad weather was on the way but it made for lovely muted light and colour
This rainbow was just amazing and I am still in awe that I was able to capture it.
I had a fabulous long weekend catching up with friends in Hervey Bay and of course photography was also on the agenda.
I just love Hervey Bay, it always produces stunning seascapes. I was caught short - no tripod so hand held.
Hervey Bay sunset
This was such a WOW sunrise.
Not a cloud in the sky but still a very pretty sunrise and a very nice way to start my long weekend in the Hervey Bay and Fraser Island region. I love the wave movement in this shot, don't you? Right next to this picturesque jetty is a wonderful little cafe called Enzo's on the beach.... and it is actually right on the beach front. I can vouch for their very delicious breakfasts and they do wonderful coffee.
The very beautiful Lake McKenzie on Fraser Island in Queensland. Yes the sand is really that white and yes the water is really that blue and turquoise. Nothing can prepare you for its beauty, you truly have to see it for yourself. It is breathtaking and like heaven on earth. "There are many different aspects to Fraser Island, but the awe-inspiring beauty of Lake McKenzie makes it probably the most visited natural site on the island. It is a ‘perched’ lake, which means it contains only rainwater, no groundwater, is not fed by streams and does not flow to the ocean. The sand and organic matter at the base of the lake form an impervious layer, preventing rainwater from draining away. The sand here is pure, white silica and is not only beautiful to look at but feels beautifully soft to walk on. The sand acts as a filter, giving the water its clarity and helping to make the water so pure it can support very little life. The blues and greens of the lake are endlessly fascinating and it's well worth getting up early to look across it in the soft light of dawn." www.visitfrasercoast.com/Detail/ID/Lake-McKenzie
The joy of having a camel ride. I was invited to assist with a photography shoot with these camels last weekend in Hervey Bay. This little munchkin has grown up with them and was so comfortable around them. She was having an absolute ball showing us what she could do. She was such a delight. www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&am...
My friends and I could not believe our luck when these 2 endangered green turtles (chelonian Mydas) began mating not 2 metres from us. It lasted approx.15 minutes but it not unusual for them to copulate for several hours. Needless to say that I have so many photographs to process. What a special experience and one I will never forget. All my images are for sale www.bethwodephotography.com.au Reproduction Green turtles are polygynandrous, meaning that females and males will have multiple mates. Copulation occurs in the shallow waters off the shore of nesting beaches. When females accept a mate, the male will mount her and grab onto her "mating notches" around her shoulders to assist in copulation (Hirth, 1971). Male green turtles also are known to join other mating pairs during copulation by latching onto other males for hours on end in attempts to dislodge the mating male. The reproduction process usually follows a system such as: male searches for a female mate, the male will visually examine and then approach the female, the female will either submit or reject the male,then possible copulation. Copulation can last several hours, with the longest mounting episode lasting 119 hours. Female green turtles average a total of 15 days between initial mounting by a male to the time they attempt to nest on their respective natal beaches. ("Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)", Females are known to revisit their natal beaches in 2-4 year intervals to breed from June to September. If they don't return to their natal beach, they will select a beach with similar sand texture and color. Hirth (1971, as cited in Carr and Ogren 1960) describes predictable actions by females when they approach a nesting beach. Although they may not complete every action, the process usually begins with the turtles approaching the beach and selecting a suitable nest site. The females begin clearing the area of debris and digging a hole with their front legs. After laying eggs, the females fill the nest with sand as a way to camouflage and conceal the eggs. Then, the female turtles return to the sea. Female green turtles can lay 1- 9 clutches in a single nesting season, but tend to average around 3. Each of these clutches can include 75-200 eggs. After nesting, it usually takes 45-75 days for the eggs to hatch. The hatchings weigh approximately 26g on average. Once the eggs hatch, the hatchlings will begin their journey towards the ocean. From here the hatchlings will begin the juvenile portion of their life which can last 27-50 years before reaching full maturity. animaldiversity.org/accounts/Chelonia_mydas/