Bathers Beach, Fremantle.

Bathers Beach 2AM-000139 ©Andrew McInnes

Bathers Beach 2AM 0148-0150 stitch ©Andrew McInnes

Bathers Beach 2AM-000151 ©Andrew McInnes

Bathers Beach 2AM-000152 ©Andrew McInnes

Bathers Beach 2AM-001441 ©Andrew McInnes
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Bathers Beach, Fremantle.

Bathers Beach 2AM-000139 ©Andrew McInnes

Bathers Beach 2AM 0148-0150 stitch ©Andrew McInnes

Bathers Beach 2AM-000151 ©Andrew McInnes

Bathers Beach 2AM-000152 ©Andrew McInnes

Bathers Beach 2AM-001441 ©Andrew McInnes
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Port Beach, Fremantle.

Port Beach 2AM 113-123 stitch ©Andrew McInnes

Port Beach 2AM 013-014 stitch ©Andrew McInnes

Port Beach 2AM-000096 ©Andrew McInnes

Port Beach 2AM-000109 ©Andrew McInnes

Port Beach 2AM 110-111 stitch ©Andrew McInnes

Port Beach 2AM-000124 ©Andrew McInnes

Port Beach 2AM-000126 ©Andrew McInnes

Port Beach 2AM-000129 ©Andrew McInnes

Port Beach 2AM-000131 ©Andrew McInnes

Port Beach 2AM-000137 ©Andrew McInnes

Port Beach 2AM-000138 ©Andrew McInnes
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A Madeira registered container ship departs the Port of Fremantle, Western Australia.

Fremantle Harbour 2AM-001281 ©Andrew McInnes

Fremantle Harbour 2AM-001285 ©Andrew McInnes

Fremantle Harbour 2AM-001289 ©Andrew McInnes

Fremantle Harbour 2AM-001290 ©Andrew McInnes

Fremantle Harbour 2AM-001293 ©Andrew McInnes

Fremantle Harbour 2AM-001297 ©Andrew McInnes
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Underside of the Stirling Bridge in Fremantle.

Stirling Bridge 2AM-000011 ©Andrew McInnes

Stirling Bridge 2AM-001346 ©Andrew McInnes
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Winter warmth at South Beach, Fremantle.

South Beach 2AM-000163 ©Andrew McInnes

South Beach 2AM-000160 ©Andrew McInnes

South Beach 2AM-000154 stitch ©Andrew McInnes

South Beach 2AM-000524 ©Andrew McInnes
Incoming storm, incredible light!

South Fremantle 2AM-000286 ©Andrew McInnes
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Rainbow (‘The Containbow’) by Perth artist Marcus Canning.

The Containbow 2AM-001302 ©Andrew McInnes

The Containbow 2AM-001298 ©Andrew McInnes

The Containbow 2AM-001301 ©Andrew McInnes

The Containbow 2AM-001306 ©Andrew McInnes

The Containbow 2AM-001313 ©Andrew McInnes

The Containbow 2AM-001314 ©Andrew McInnes

The Containbow 2AM-001320 ©Andrew McInnes

The Containbow 2AM-001326 ©Andrew McInnes
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STS Leeuwin II (Sail Training Ship) returning to its home port of Fremantle, Western Australia, on August 18, 2023.
Some 30 plus years ago I was privileged to spend some blocks of time voyaging on two different square-rigged ships, one off the east coast of Australia, and the other off the west coast – the latter of which was this aboard this particular ship – STS Leeuwin II.

STS Leeuwin II 2AM-000028 ©Andrew McInnes

STS Leeuwin II 2AM-000029 ©Andrew McInnes

STS Leeuwin II 2AM-000035 ©Andrew McInnes

STS Leeuwin II 2AM-000036 ©Andrew McInnes

STS Leeuwin II 2AM-000031 ©Andrew McInnes
The North Mole Lighthouse – welcome home.

North Mole Lighthouse 2AM-001457 ©Andrew McInnes
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On the morning of October 9, 2014, the livestock carrier vessel Ocean Drover experienced an onboard fire at the Port of Fremantle. It was reported that 50 crew members were taken to hospital for treatment, and no animals were on the ship at the time.
The south west of Western Australia has just endured two very powerful cold fronts within 48 hours; the vicious winds tossed several stacks of shipping containers out of their orderly arrangement in Fremantle.
Here is an eclectic assortment of images from near my home in Fremantle, Western Australia for the months of January and February, 2014. Being a coastal and historical port town, there is much variety and options for activities and scenery.

Crepuscular rays (God-beams) as we enjoy our morning breakfast on our Mediterranean style courtyard at home.
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Green and gold – Australia’s National Colours.
Illyarrie/Red-capped gum 2AM-003304
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Santa revisiting to kiss mum under the mistletoe?
Santa 2AM-002528
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Recycling – just a little fun image taken at home this lovely summer morn’ as my bride enjoyed hot mint-tea with honey.
Honey Bee 2AM-004025
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Floral delicacy and delightfully aromatic – Frangipani.
Frangipani 2AM-003114
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An adult White-cheeked Honeyeater feeding two fledglings early on a glorious summer day.
White-cheeked Honeyeater 2AM-002411
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After hanging inverted to forage in this eucalyptus tree, a Little Corella takes flight flashing its pale yellow underwings, blue-grey eye ring, and muted pink above the beak.
Little Corella 2AM-004182
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Paella cooking at the Bather’s Beach food market; lots of families enjoying communing, a nice breeze, and sun on our faces – life is good.
Paella 2AM-002205
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Some assorted structures/architecture/patterns…

A residence on South Terrace.
South Terrace home 2AM-003049
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Another stairway.
Western Australia Maritime Museum 2AM-003091
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A third stairway.
Western Australia Maritime Museum 2AM-003100
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This port town, like all port towns, abounds with maritime history; the “Western Australia Museum – Shipwreck Galleries” displays some of this. rugged history.
Western Australia Museum – Shipwreck Galleries 2AM-002253
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More external views of the Western Australia Museum – Shipwreck Galleries.
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North Quay and Inner Harbour, Fremantle during the “blue hour.” I reckon the cranes look rather Jurassic.
North Quay and Inner Harbour 2AM-002549
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I hope you enjoyed this brief sojourn around where I live. More posts of Fremantle will follow over time.
Thanks for viewing 🙂