Down by the shore of Port Philip Bay, Melbourne, there’s so much going on during the sunset hour. Seagulls frolic and chase phantoms, paddle boarders glide by, silhouetted in liquid gold, a passing puppet show on water, cargo vessels float weightlessly upon the shipping lane, black swans gently pose, and aluminium dinghies turn bronze. Mesmerizing and always new.




My!
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We rarely see a sunset from under the rainforest canopy so wonderful to it on old stomping grounds. We used to catch flat head there. Good memeories.
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Definitely flathead country.
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Beautiful photos!
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Looks so calm and peaceful. We had a paddle board we shared with my Dad when we were very young. We used it on a farm pond or a local lake when we could get it there…brings back memories… thank you Francesca.
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I love seeing the sun rises and setting. It’s such a beautiful creation. 😍
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Great pictures and great prose.
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Mmm just lovely
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Thanks Sandra
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Lovely. I used to live on the Bay – Hampton, and Chelsea. Melbournians are spoilt by everyday wonder, I think.
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Ah another Bay lover. You must have seen so many good sunsets Frank. I only get down there for three months of the year.
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I don’t think I appreciated the sunsets as much as I should have, Francesca.
Now, I gaze in awe, but I’m inland now and it’s different altogether.
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Looks incredibly peaceful there!
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So serene. For me, a cool glass of wine and viewing a sunset from Oz. That, in my mind is “priceless”. As always, fantastic images.
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Thanks Ron. I promise you that at the other side of the camera there was wine too.
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Great pictures!!!
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The light in these photos is fabulous.
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Thankyou
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These are the perfect weekend pics! 😀 I feel more relaxed already.
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Wow Francesca .. liquid loveliness! Your photography is divine … hugs
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