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Cement Creek, Yarra Ranges

cbourke — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:08:09 +0000

8 km north along Acheron Way, at the intersection with Donna Buang Rd, is a spot known as Cement Creek where there is a rainforest walk.

In February 1999 the Aerial Sky Walk opened at Cement Creek. This raised platform allows visitors to walk, at an elevation of some 30 metres, through the canopy of a forest which consists of two-to-three-hundred-year-old trees.

An old path that follows the creek is the best way, ( think this path stays visible due to many other photographers) I really hope I can head back here and spend the day.

It seems many people still like to litter around these places, seriously, take out what you take in, why ruin it for everyone else?

Waterfalls in the Otway National Park, Victoria

cbourke — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:34:54 +0000

On Tuesday I spent the day hiking through the otways with a friend. Scouted a few new area’s and also enjoyed the beauty of Winter in the otways. All the falls were flowing beautifully, with the only issue being at Cora Lynn cascades where my remote decided it was not going to work.

Hopetoun Falls

Located on the Aire Valley Rd, past Beech Forest, Hopetoun Fall is another of the Otways natural attractions. A viewing platform allows you to view the falls from the carpark area. A short walk down the gully and along the boardwalk takes you to the base of the falls. After the falls a short continuation on the Aire Valley Rd, you will come to a magnificent Redwood Forest. Just over 70 yrs old, these trees need to be seen to be believed.

Beauchamp Falls

Beauchamp Falls is an attractive 20 to 25m waterfall situated in the Otway National Park and is in close proximity to both Hopetoun Falls and Triplet Falls. The pleasant walk amongst the native forest trees and ferns as well as the waterfall’s classic rectangular shape is what makes the falls memorable and pleasurable.

Off the Beech Forest Rd, there is an unsealed road with signs leading you to the car park for the falls. From there, it’s a one-hour return walk on a developed track that’s all downhill on the way to the falls and all uphill on the way back

Marriners Falls

Marriners Falls is a small but quaint 5m (possibly a little taller) waterfall nestled in the forest lands in back of the coastal town of Apollo Bay. The walk to the falls involves about five stream crossings – most of which require just a bit of nifty boulder hopping to keep your feet dry. The walk takes about one hour return and can be a pretty popular spot given its close proximity to town.

Aire River

The Aire River is the only river in the Otways that is listed under the Heritage Rivers Act. Heritage River status means the river has important nature conservation, scenic, recreational and cultural values.

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Carolyn & Michael, Montsalvat Wedding

cbourke — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 19:44:55 +0000

Congratulations to Carolyn and Michael.

You both looked amazing, enjoy the rest of your life together.

2010 Montsalvat

For images from the day to download and purchase as print, please visit the following link: Carolyn and Michael

Sunrise with Gog & Magog, Gibson Steps, Great Ocean Road

cbourke — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:23:03 +0000

The Gibson Steps are an area of cliffs on the south coast of Victoria, Australia. The cliffs are the first sightseeing stopoff in Port Campbell National Park for travellers heading West along the Great Ocean Road, located about 5 minutes drive away from The Twelve Apostles. The name Gibson Steps refers to the staircase leading down to the stretch of beach.

Prepare to be dwarved by the enormity of the cliffline and offshore stacks. The sheer scale of natural sculpting evident at this site is humbling. In local vernacular Gog and Magog are the names given to the two offshore stacks that may be viewed from both the viewing platform and (tide and sea permitting) and from beach level. These are not considered part of the 12 Apostles. The steps were carved into the cliff by local settler Hugh Gibson who worked on traditional access used by the original Kirrae Whurrong inhabitants.

SHY4D vs SHYGMH

cbourke — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:45:36 +0000

Location night shoot in Geelong with a Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo, SHY4D and a VS Holden Caprice, SHYGMH.

Thanks to Andre and Andrew.

Gallery can be viewed here: SHY4D vs SHYGMH Gallery

Eratap Beach Resort and Lololima Falls, Vanuatu Efate

cbourke — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:07:40 +0000

Eratap Beach Resort is around 25 minute drive from Port Vila on the island of Efate, it works closely with the locals in providing a beautiful getaway hidden away from anything. The beaches and reefs are just amazing. The resort itself provides everything you could ever need and to top it all off has some of the most amazing meals I have ever had. Above all, the local villagers who also work at the resort are some of the friendliest people I have ever met, they really do help you fall into a relaxed time. Tony and Louisa have done a fantastic job to provide a resort that feels so isolated.

Most of the photos in the gallery were within 30 metres of our villa. Eratap beach resort really is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited and we are already making plans to head back next year.

Eratap Beach

Lololima Falls

Eratap Beach Resort Jetty

Bathing at Lololima Falls

Eratap Beach Resort Pool

Crystal Waters at Eratap Resort

Children at Eratap Village School

Futuna Fatuana Cultural band

Sunset at Eratap Beach Resort

A beautiful day at Eratap

Brad & Andreas Wedding

cbourke — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:00:29 +0000

Attended Brad and Andreas wedding on Saturday, was an amazing day. Sadly the day was stinking hot, no cloud and hardly any wind at all, not great but much better than rain. Locations included Tangles Maze, Tumblers Green, Ballarat Show grounds and Ballarat train station.
Bridal party looked fantastic, especially the bride and groom. Best of all the day went on without any drama’s at all, which is all you can really ask for!

All the best for the rest of your lives guys

Images for download and prints to purchase from the day can be seen here: Brad & Andreas Wedding Gallery

Storms across Geelong

cbourke — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:09:32 +0000

Friday night saw some great storms roll across Geelong.

Ventured out into the wild weather which was great fun. Travelled through lara, around the you yangs, around little river and back into Geelong.

Sadly every time we stopped the rain would start, we start moving and it would stop, nightmare of a night to shoot! It never seemed to stopped though which was great. Some amazing displays of mother nature. Looking forward to the next storm to come through!

HSV VZ R8 Maloo II

cbourke — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:22:28 +0000

Was asked to do a shoot of a HSV VZ R8 Maloo.

Shoot took place at Mill Markets and the surrounding area in Geelong. Was a fantastic location, will certainly shoot there again once arm is healed. The shoot was used for 2 reasons, 1 images for selling the car and 2, due to selling the car Andrew wanted some keepsakes.