Clovelly Rock Pool - Apr12

This will be my last rock pool shoot for some time as we are moving up to Brisbane for a new life! I have not even covered half the rock pools around the NSW coastline so this will be a long drawn out (but thoroughly enjoyable) project.

We hope to make frequent visits down to Sydney plus at some point, we'll hire a caravan for a week or so and I can cover quite a few at once.

Anyway, Clovelly is the latest rock pool to get the early morning shutter treatment. The small pool sits near the Clovelly Surf Life Saving Club (founded in 1907). The beach itself is excellent for snorkelling- I've been down there numerous times and even taken a few underwater shots of the fish.

North Narrabeen Rock Pool - Apr12

This is one of Sydney's largest rock pools, and like many, it was built in the 1930s during the depression.

I'll be honest here and say this was not the best shoot. Not only were the conditions overcast, humid and misty, but there were a lot of photographers vying for space at 6am in the morning! My mobility therefore was somewhat restricted.

Due to the condensation, my images came out looking somewhat misty. This is a nice effect on the odd occasion, but not for most of your shots! Still, there is always another time to come back and re-shoot.

Collaroy Rock Pool - Apr12

I continued my trek up the northern beaches and Collaroy got the rock pool photography treatment this weekend. Apparently Collaroy Beach is the second longest in Sydney, with a total length of 3.2km.

The rock pool, although very interesting, was fairly unremarkable. However I got a terrific sunrise, one, if not the best I have seen so far on this project. The light changed every few minutes and it seemed as though every hue was represented at some point. As usual, enjoy the shots and to enlarge, simply click on each image :-)

Dee Why Rock Pool - Mar12

Another weekend, another rock pool - although note that I was in Adelaide last weekend for my friend Sherina's 40th birthday! This one, unlike the pool at North Curl Curl (a.k.a. Dee Why Point Rock Pool), was very accessible and I had no trouble getting there.


What has surprised me so far on this project is that I have had almost identical sunrises - hardly a cloud in the sky apart from ones on the distant horizon. Obviously a cloudy morning is not good, but sometimes a few clouds thrown in makes for interesting contrasts.


The Dee Why Surf Living Saving Club built the rock pool between 1915 and 1919. More recently it has had a bit of a makeover. One feature I loved about this one was the surrounding rocky areas which were a treat to photograph in addition to the pool. Enjoy the shots!

North Curl Curl Rock Pool - Mar11

This one was a challenge, at least from the logistical point of view! I found myself clambering over slippery rocks in an attempt to get there before the best of the morning light had gone. I had no idea about the small path that led you safely there from the car park. Anyway, I almost lost my gear in the incoming tide so decided to back track whereby I eventually found the path.

Other photographers were present and they probably thought I was some lunatic that had little respect for self-preservation (gear included)!

Anyway, I made it in time and did a very quick shoot. It was a lovely morning as well.