This is another one from the archives. It was taken in 2015 down at Rosebud at a place that the locals call Dragon’s Head. It really does look like a dragon’s head, don’t you think?
I know I have been using my archives a lot, but I have to admit I am really loving it. I can think to myself “what do I feel like working on today” and I can think, “umm, coastal”. Then I end up in a folder of photos taken along the coast.
I have so many that I can work on what I want. I haven’t really had a car for a few weeks as my brother-in-law is using it, so I can’t go anyway, but thank goodness for flowers in the garden and over 10 years of photos.
This was taken in October of 2015 and I remember this day very well. I had a couple of travellers staying with me as a favour to someone I knew. They were into photography and I invited them to come along on the trip along the coast.
I have been to Dragon’s Head a few times now, but I think this trip was one of the times I remember it being the best. It really depends on the tide and how far in or out the water is. If the tide is right in, or high tide, you can’t see it at all. If you go at low tide then there is no water pouring over the rocks. It is a tricky one. Timing is key.
I have processed it as a black and white image, though I did add a tone to the image for the header. Also incase you hadn’t noticed it is also a long exposure.
Participating in Monochrome Madness
If you would like to participate in this challenge please post photos on your blog and use the tag Monochrome-Madness, as then I can use the reader to see what you post. Also, use the tag mid-week monochrome to catch Bren’s as well.
I’m afraid I don’t use Social Media much anymore, but maybe tag it #monochromemadness for Instagram and I will try and look. That would be brilliant.
I wouldn’t have guessed that it looks like a dragon head if I hadn’t been told so… Where is it? Somewhere in Australia?
Yeah, it is in Australia, in Victoria. On the Rosebud back beach.
It is an amazing image (I love dragons). Glad you are having fun with your photos. Only just catching up with your posts. I always wait till l am on my desktop computer with time to spend before I have a look. Been obsesses with flooring lately.
Thank you, I love dragons too, I was born in the year of the dragon. No problem, I hope the flooring is looking good.
Early days, I am still at the stage of deciding what I want.
The nervous stage, I always think, hoping you make the right decision.
Wow
Thanks.
What a wonderful shot
Thank you.
I love it!
Fantastic, thank you.
You are welcome!
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It’s amazing how our imagination can morph a lump of rock into a Dragon… Helped by some great B&W of course! 😎👍
Exactly, it is wonderful that our minds can do that. Thank you.
Love the photo! The monochrome does add a touch of mystery with a bit of magical presence. Beautiful!
Thank you, I love your description.
What an atmospheric photograph. Here’s my contribution to your challenge – https://mappinguncertainty.wordpress.com/2023/02/08/in-the-wetlands-monochromatic-photography/
Thank you Suzanne.
Definitely looks like a dragon; great shot for monochrome editing 😃 I’ve a coastal one today as well: https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2023/02/08/coastal-turret/
Coastal shots are great for monochrome, I will take a look soon. Thank you.
Magical.
Thank you.
Leanne this definitely caught my attention and an amazing image. Anita
That’s good Anita, thank you.
What a great place and yes Dragons Head for sure 🙂
Thank you Bushboy, it is a great place.
BEAUTIFUL!
Thank you.
Very nice.
Thank you Peter.
Awesome shot!
Thank you Sofia.
Love this one Leanne!
Thank you Anne, sadly it is in the opposite direction to where we are going, but I’m sure you won’t be disappointed with what you see.
Great capture! Yes, noticed the smoothness in the water. About 10 seconds exposure?
Thank you Joey, it was about 30 seconds I think.