Boats at rest during a tranquil sunset on Round Hill Creek – the Town of 1770, Queensland.
Seventeen Seventy 2AM-009255 ©Andrew McInnes
Seventeen Seventy 2AM-009260 ©Andrew McInnes
Seventeen Seventy 2AM-009401 ©Andrew McInnes
Seventeen Seventy 2AM-009545 ©Andrew McInnes
Seventeen Seventy 2AM-009552 ©Andrew McInnes
Seventeen Seventy 2AM-009556 ©Andrew McInnes
Seventeen Seventy 2AM-009571 ©Andrew McInnes
Cheers 🙂
Morning surfers and a tumultuous dawn over Norries Head at Cabarita Beach, NSW.
Cabarita Beach 2AM-004698 ©Andrew McInnes. All Rights Reserved.
Cabarita Beach 2AM-004707 ©Andrew McInnes. All Rights Reserved.
Cabarita Beach 2AM-009072 ©Andrew McInnes. All Rights Reserved.
Cabarita Beach 2AM-004697 ©Andrew McInnes. All Rights Reserved.
Cheers 🙂
After initially being occluded by clouds caressing the horizon, the supermoon shone over Kings Beach, Caloundra – on the superb Sunshine Coast of Queensland.
Kings Beach 2AM-003562 ©Andrew McInnes. All Rights Reserved.
Cheers, 🙂
A short series of images from Wombarra in the Illawarra, NSW.
Wombarra Headland 2AM-009394
Wombarra Headland 2AM-002817
Wombarra Headland 2AM-009406
Wombarra Headland 2AM-009408
Wombarra Headland 2AM-002847
Wombarra Rock Pool 2AM-009706
Wombarra Rock Pool 2AM-009712
Wombarra Rock Pool 2AM-009725
Cheers.
Last week (early December, 2015) we witnessed a wonderful series of lightning storms in the northern Illawarra area of New South Wales, Australia. Surrounded, but not underneath any particular cell, the light and drama at Austinmer and Wombarra was spectacular!
Here is a panorama of one of the lightning storm cells bathing Austinmer Beach in amazing light.
Austinmer 2AM 9850-9852 Panorama © Andrew McInnes
Stormy light over the Pacific, incorporating a little of Keswick House.
Keswick House 2AM 9854-9856 HDR © Andrew McInnes
Just a little further north is the village of Wombarra, from where the following three images were captured.
Wombarra Headland 2AM 9864-9866 Panorama © Andrew McInnes
Wombarra Headland 2AM 9867-9869 Panorama © Andrew McInnes
Wombarra Headland 2AM 9887-9888 stack © Andrew McInnes
The final two images include the Wombarra rock pool.
Wombarra Rock Pool 2AM 9900_9903 stack © Andrew McInnes
Wombarra Rock Pool 2AM 9913-9914 © Andrew McInnes
’twas a wonderfully dramatic sky, with quite the lightning show that was ongoing for quite some time. I hope you enjoyed these images.
Cheers 🙂
The 12th and final posting of my trip up to Kununurra and back!
This is a small collection of images from a brief detour to visit the wonderful Tunnel Creek National Park.
The view as you near Tunnel Creek along Leopold Downs Road. This is part of the Napier Range: Devonian reef from 350 – 375 million years ago.
Devonian Reef 2AM-003686. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Devonian Reef 2AM-003682. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Underneath the bluff in the following picture is ‘Tunnel Creek’ – a 750 meter erosion tunnel through the Napier Range, eroded by a creek. The tunnel is purported to be the oldest cave system in Western Australia!
Tunnel Creek National Park 2AM-003691. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
This is a day-use park only; this is my trusty 1984 Toyota Hilux in the parking area – only a very short hike to the cave entrance.
Tunnel Creek National Park 2AM-003689. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Along the trail to the cave entrance…
Tunnel Creek National Park 2AM-003700. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Inside Tunnel Creek, looking back toward the entrance…
Tunnel Creek National Park 2AM-003765. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Looking deeper into Tunnel Creek – follow it to the right 😉
Tunnel Creek National Park 2AM-003772. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Tunnel Creek National Park 2AM-003774. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
That’s it for now. Until next time, thanks for visiting.
Near Wyndham, and still proximal to Kununurra, is a world-renowned birding area known as Marlgu Billabong – part of Parry Lagoons Nature Reserve. Dusk and dawn are the best times to visit and observe the varied avifauna, yet anytime is a good time to be outdoors 🙂
The scenery as you enter Parry Lagoons Nature Reserve…
Parry Lagoons 2AM-003095. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Arriving at Marlgu Billabong…
Marlgu Billabong 2AM-005110. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Marlgu Billabong 2AM-003119. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
A sampling of the abundant bird wildlife:
Comb-crested Jacana 2AM-004971. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Darter 2AM-005135. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Darter 2AM-005135. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Rainbow Bee-eater 2AM-005024. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Pied Heron 2AM-005218. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Pied Heron 2AM-005224. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
In addition to the wildlife, flora abounds. These water lilies were stunning at dusk…
Water Lily 2AM-005409. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Water Lily 2AM-005415. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Water Lily 2AM-005097. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Water Lily 2AM-005148. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Water Lily 2AM-005264. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Water Lily 2AM-005446. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Dusk over Marlgu Billabong.
Marlgu Billabong 2AM-003120. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Two quick views over nearby Wyndham, including tidal flats.
Five Rivers Lookout 2AM-003297-003299-panorama. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Five Rivers Lookout 2AM-003300. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
That’s it for this post; I hope you enjoyed the images.
A collection of images from Lake Kununurra, Lily Creek Lagoon, Ivanhoe Crossing, and the iconic Cockburn Ranges – all proximal to Kununurra, Western Australia.
A delightful boat ride up Lake Kununurra – the dog enjoyed the trip, especially the breeze in its face.
Lake Kununurra 2AM-003377. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Lake Kununurra 2AM-003403. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Lake Kununurra 2AM-003421. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Lake Kununurra 2AM-003422. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
A couple of the numerous and delightful inlets along the way.
Lake Kununurra 2AM-003425. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Lake Kununurra 2AM-003435. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
The exposed geology is fascinating and stunning.
Lake Kununurra 2AM-003437. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
The Kimberley region has numerous sites with indigenous rock art; this particular location is very near to Kununurra.
Aboriginal Rock Art 2AM-003475. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Aboriginal Rock Art 2AM-003480. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Aboriginal Rock Art 2AM-003483. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Aboriginal Rock Art 2AM-003485. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Aboriginal Rock Art 2AM-003487. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
The view from the boat ramp on Lily Creek where we began and concluded this trip up Lake Kununurra.
Lily Creek Lagoon 2AM-003504. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Lily Creek Lagoon with ‘Sleeping Buddha’ in the background.
Lily Creek Lagoon 2AM-003502. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Off on a road trip now, just outside of Kununurra…
Highway Outcrop 2AM-003088. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Highway Outcrop 2AM-003079-003082 panorama © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
A couple of images of vehicles crossing a small creek on El Questro where we stopped off for a refreshing dip (swim).
El Questro 2AM-003308. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
El Questro 2AM-003319. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Not far past El Questro, on the famed Gibb River Road, is the Cockburn Range which is adjacent to the iconic Pentecost River but the river was flowing too much for us to make a crossing. There was an unfortunate couple stranded during their attempt at crossing – their front axle fell into a deeply eroded hole resulting in a cracked oil-pan or something similar, necessitating a tow out of these croc-infested waters.
Cockburn Ranges 2AM-003366-003368 panorama. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Having captured this late-afternoon image of a man fishing for barramundi with a live bait on a hand line at the fast-flowing Ivanhoe Crossing, Kununurra, I moved on to shoot other nearby compositions. This area is accessible for the numerous salties of the Ord River and is also thick with barramundi. Soon after I moved I saw this fisherman in a mighty tug-of-war battle that, with the aid of the deep and rapidly flowing water, soon had him precariously close to taking an involuntary bath! Ultimately he was saved the ignominy as his large gauge hook was straightened, thus losing whatever was on the end of the line!
The Ivanhoe Crossing is no longer open to vehicles.
Ivanhoe Crossing 2AM-003178. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
The next blog posting will contain images from Marlgu Billabong and Wyndham.
Until then, cheers.
This is the third, and final, post covering my recent trip to Malaysia. As it was not a photography or vacation trip, I took one camera with one lens – no tripod, flash, etc. Consequently, all of these images are handheld or rested on objects, and all are taken essentially as ‘snapshots’ throughout the day/night and with whatever light was available, not targeted light. All images were captured with Canon 7D and Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. Taking images with a slow shutter speed on a moving ship is certainly challenging 🙂
All images are Copyright © Andrew McInnes/2AM Photography. All rights reserved.
South China Sea 2AM-116929
Clouds and some of the unidentified islands (to me at least) of the South China Sea, photographed through the plane’s window somewhere between Kuala Lumpur (on the Malaysian peninsular) and Labuan Island (just off Malaysian Borneo).
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A glorious dusk on the South China Sea off Borneo. This image includes some of the fender chains at the bow.
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More from the bow of the ship – a spectacular sunset.
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Ripples on a calm, golden sea.
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Gold and steel.
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A ten image panorama.
So long Malaysia, you are lovely and diverse, as are your people.
This is the second of three posts covering my recent trip to Malaysia. As it was not a photography or vacation trip, I took one camera with one lens – no tripod, flash, etc. Consequently, the great majority of these images are handheld, and all are taken essentially as ‘snapshots’ throughout the day/night and with whatever light was available, not targeted light. All images were captured with Canon 7D and Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens.
Labuan is one of three Federal Territories of Malaysia and is an island off Malaysian Borneo. This photo-blog will include some scenes from Labuan and some from nearby islands (island = Pulau).
All images are Copyright © Andrew McInnes/2AM Photography. All rights reserved.
Tiara Labuan Hotel 2AM-116933
The Tiara Labuan Hotel, where I stayed for the first few days on Labuan.
Water Village – Labuan 2AM-116956
This is one of the “water villages” on Labuan Island, Malaysia. At high tide the water comes within about one foot of the floors of these homes. The people in this village were lovely, friendly, and apparently content with their lot in life – perhaps those of us with so-called ‘first-world problems’ could learn some lessons from these fine folks. This scene reminded me of areas in Papua New Guinea, where I was raised.
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A closer look at part of a water village.
As my purpose for this trip was marine related, i.e. working offshore on vessels, there are several images of boats and dry-dock…
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A storm and rainbow over a large assemblage of seismic vessels in Labuan Harbor.
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Pre-strorm light illuminates a portion of Labuan’s commercial district.
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A few local trawler vessels preparing for departure. I loved the character of the hulls of these boats.
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Scaffolding surrounds a ship that is dry-docked (photographed at night).
Labuan Shipyard 2AM-117154
A worker inside a dry-docked barge uses an oxy acetylene torch to cut out great plates of compromised steel that are part of the hull of this barge.
Labuan Shipyard 2AM-117173
Spectacular showers of molten steel sparks – a result of three oxy acetylene torches.
Labuan Shipyard 2AM-117166
Sparks rain down onto the great plates of steel as other plates are being cut out.
Water taxis were abundant and necessary for those, like me, who work on vessels.
Water Taxi – Labuan 2AM-117059
At rest – the bows of several taxis.
Labuan has an active bazaar which was both bustling and fascinating. All manner of goods and services are available including electronic repairs, jewelry, food, tailors, fashion, cobblers, etc.
Cobbler – Labuan 2AM-117069
This shoe repairman was amazingly efficient with his workmanship, and a very pleasant fellow.
Cobbler – Labuan 2AM-117074
Some of this cobbler’s tools of the trade – all manually applied instruments.
Bazaar – Labuan 2AM-117080
A vendor watches a shopper stroll through a portion of the bazaar.
Arrrg! Almost without exception, whatever body of water I may be on, this is what I see, to varying extents (and this is only the visible stuff – I cannot imagine how much chemical contaminants are present). These images, though from Malaysian waters, are not endemic to this place.
Marine Trash – Labuan 2AM-117055
Quite the assortment!
Marine Trash – Labuan 2AM-117056
Trash piled up between two small barges.
As there were several days of downtime awaiting the arrival of the vessel which was the vehicle for my work, several of us – Australian, German, French, American – hired a local boat owner to take us to a few off the nearby islands. These places, though offshore, are not exempt from marine pollution.
Pulau Rusukan Kecil – Malaysia 2AM-117011
More marine trash – an aesthetics killer.
More scenics from Pulau Rusukan Kecil, this time sans trash. A thoroughly delightful and complex group of little islands, all very proximal to each other.
Pulau Rusukan Kecil – Malaysia 2AM-116996
Pulau Rusukan Kecil – Malaysia 2AM-117014
A lovely sense of isolation on this island’s beaches.
Pulau Rusukan Kecil – Malaysia 2AM-117027
Tropical paradise.
This next island is designated as a marine park – a “no-take, no damage” island and surrounding waters.
Pulau Kuraman – Malaysia 2AM-116984
The red vessel is the one we adventured with. A lovely place for a swim/snorkel.
The following four images are from Pulau Daat, an island with a village populated by Philippine fishermen and their families. The colors were so vivid – almost startling – so much so that I was keenly wanting to explore and visit with the residents.
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The approaching view.
Pulau Daat – Malaysia 2AM-117038
A sampling of the colorful little fishing boats. The fishermen take these little, and highly unstable, motorized vessels offshore to fish – you might notice the outriggers that they troll their lines/lures off.
Pulau Daat – Malaysia 2AM-117040
Home to a fishing family – how about the color!
Pulau Daat – Malaysia 2AM-117044
I was fortunate to spend time visiting with some of the folks whereby verbal communication was challenging due to language barriers. One thing I already knew from my various travels was reinforced though… a smile goes a million miles in human interactions. What started as a chat with the four men (photo-front), soon became a delightful visit with over 2 dozen folks, most of which were children – once they “got their courage up.”
Back to Labuan.
Pond Cleaning Man – Labuan 2AM-116954
A worker harvest plants from a freshwater pond at the WWII Memorial.
As my last location before I departed Malaysia was at a dock in Labuan, I’ll close this post with a few images from there.
Labuan Shipyard 2AM-117392
Mid afternoon a storm began building and I was hopeful there might just be some amazing light as dusk approached. I was not disappointed by the storm or the color!
Labuan Shipyard 2AM-117395
Industrial imagination.
Hopefully you experienced some of the sights, sounds, and scents , if vicariously, through these images.
I sure appreciate you visiting.
Cheers,
Andrew
Andrew McInnes Photography 