A different autumn view
Bluestone needs side light & preferably a wash of water to give the greyness more interest (Port Fairy)
Autumn is well and truly with us, which means … it’s time to hit the beach! No, I’m not one of those die hard open water swimmers, although I sometimes wish I could be. And I do love the beach in summer for a lounge in the sun and a refreshing dip, but the colder months have their own appeal.
Less crowds mean it’s easier to find an image that won’t have someone frolicking by every 2 minutes, and less footprints in the sand. It’s easier to find a carpark, which anyone who visits the Surf Coast on a regular basis will know is a rareity.
It also means I feel like less of a nong carting my gear around and pointing my camera at seemingly weird things.
The weather is much more interesting in autumn and winter. Storms and sunny patches create amazing backdrops and spotlights for big landscapes, while the filtered overcast light makes little landscapes much less difficult.
Light is amazing in autumn. Everything is softer and glowy. On the Surf Coast, which mostly faces south, the low afternoon light filtering through the dunes creates gorgeous hazy conditions. I admit to getting lost in the view often.
So over the next 6 months, you’ll find me at the beach most weekends, taking a different view of the coast and of autumn colours.
