059 Solitary Islands

060 Solitary Islands

058 Solitary Islands

057 Solitary Islands

On a recent family trip to Emerald Beach north of Coffs Harbour, every morning we woke to the sound of rain on the rooftop. I decided in hope to take the camera out on the last morning and wandered the beach on sunrise admiring the view. It proved to be a morning worth getting up early for as the sun found its way through the clouds against the backdrop of the lighthouse on one of the Solitary Islands.

052 Redland Bay Mangrove Sunrise

Redland Bay south east of Brisbane enjoys island views and spectacular water scenery. In this photo the sun crowned the horizon to create a silhouette against the mangroves on the foreshore where walkers and joggers often begin their mornings. 

044 Alexandra Headland Sand

At the dawn of a new morning, the sand glistened in a multitude of tracks that led their way back to the water of Alexandra Headland. 

042 Alexandra Headland Seashells

In the early morning light the random sprinkling of seashells across the beach had a simplistic beauty set against the untouched sand.

041 Alexandra Headland Peace

Some days the beach is dynamic and active, brimming with life and the morning explodes with the sunrise. On this particular day however, sunrise came peacefully and gracefully. Even the waves at Alexandra Headland this morning were subdued and quiet as they awaited the morning.

040 Stanley Driftwood

Walking along the beach at Stanley in Tasmania's north west I was intrigued by the very large driftwood, or should I say drift tree, that was nestled into the sand. Who knows how long it had sat there, but its faded colour, rounded edges and distressed texture told a story of character in whethering the storms that had come its way.

039 Stewarts Bay Overflow

Standing on the rocks of Stewarts Bay photographing the jetty, I was suddenly overwhelmed by a rogue wave that crashed over my feet and tripod. The unexpected surprise resulted in a lovely photo that I wasn't antiicpating.

037 Stewarts Bay

The jetty of Stewarts Bay on Tasmania's south east coast has a different type of seaside beauty. The stones and tussock grass seem out of place with the stereotypical idea of beach, yet are perfectly suited to the surroundings.

035 Sleepy Bay

Sleepy Bay is located in the beautiful Freycinet National Park on Tasmania's east coast. The appeal of this particular beach is that it is only a ten to fifteen minute walk from the carpark, which leads you to pristine beauty.

034 Bicheno Sunrise

Bicheno is a lovely seaside town on the east coast of Tasmania and is famous as the gateway to the very popular Freycinet National Park. This gorgeous sunrise was taken from the deck of the holiday house we were staying in, on a family winter driving holiday around the holiday isle.

032 Stewarts Bay Jetty

Stewarts Bay is located on the Tasman Peninsula in South Eastern Tasmania, near the historic convict settlement of Port Arthur. The area is not only rich in history and heritage, but also beauty.

018 Redland Bay Rainbow

A summer afternoon storm blew through Redland Bay with an impressive downpour of rain, flashing lightning and booming thunder.  After the noise and tempest of the storm the waters were once again calm and the boats still.  Amidst the grey clouds and dark seas the sign of God’s promise stands out as a vivid reminder of His presence. 

017 Lennox Headland Sunrise

Just before the sun rose at Lennox Headland, the bright orange shafts of light pierced through the darkness of the morning. The clear distinction of colour provided a spectacle not often seen.

016 Lennox Headland

Holding a handful of sand, it seems impossible to count the number of grains that fall through my fingers.  Standing on the beach and looking towards the headland I cannot imagine that there is even a number to represent the grains of sand on this beach alone.  How amazing that the thoughts of God about me outnumber the grains of sand on every beach.  Psalm 139: “How precious are your thoughts about me, O God!  They outnumber the grains of sand!”

015 Dawn Kayaker

I had packed up for the morning after a wonderful photographic session and walking up the beach at Alexandra Headland on the Sunshine Coast. Something caught my attention out of the corner of my eye and I turned in time to take a few quick photos of a kayaker enjoying an early morning paddle. There was no time for tripods, exposure, shutter settings or composition, just aim and shoot!

012 Maroochydore Morning

Standing on the beach awaiting the dawn, there is a sense of anticipation as the sun crowns the horizon.  After the cold of night, the pinks and oranges of the morning bring warmth and invigoration.  We can embrace the day knowing that God’s compassions are new every day for each of us. 

011 Dark Sunrise

Waiting for dawn on the beach at Maroochydore, the rocks and sand were cold and dark in their hues.  Before too long the sun burst forth on the horizon and shards of light cut across the gloomy sea.  Looking towards the east and then back towards the west, I was reminded of the promise of God’s forgiveness from Psalm 103: “As far as the east is from the west, he has removed our transgressions from us.”