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GREATOCEAN

PHOTOSWilderness, wildlife and wild oceans make Victorias Shipwreck Coastan adventure for the camera and your car, writes Ewen BellA

long the western coastline of

Victoria from Torquay to Apollo

Bay there are as many holiday

homes enjoying the ocean

views as there are cars on the highway.

Summer is high season as Melbourne

residents run from the heat waves in

search of ocean waves, while the cooler

months offer excellent value for motorists

in search of a truly great touring route.

Torquay and Lorne are hubs for day-

tripping, with no shortage of gelato stalls

or gourmet fish n chips. Adulthood is no

barrier to reliving your childhood on these

busy beaches. The further west you head

the less crowded the scenes become, or

escape the beach entirely by heading inland

for treetop walks or a wander to waterfalls.

A single day is not nearly enough to

enjoy the Great Ocean Road and the best

attractions come into view on the other side

of Lorne. Apollo Bay offers excellent options

across all budgets for accommodation,

both in town and in the surrounding hills.

Gourmet gems like Chriss at Beacon Point

provide a romantic setting amongst the tall

timber, both for dinner and for the night.

The most fun to be had without exceeding

the legal speed limit is definitely between

Lorne and Apollo Bay, with the biggest

bends and sharpest hairpins set against

the backdrop of crashing waves.

Cute and cuddly

Heading west from Apollo Bay, the

highway winds inland into forests and

cooler mountain air. Massive trees tower

overhead like a natures cathedral, with the

occasional koala looking down from above.

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A turnoff along this stretch to Cape

Otway is worth a day on its own. One of

Victorias most charming lighthouses is at

the end of the road, but unique coastal

scenery also awaits in Blanket Bay and

adjoining Crayfish Bay. At dusk the sun

disappears across the breaking waves, with

Cape Otway Lighthouse standing tall in the

distance and an array of rock pools offering

playful compositions in the foreground.

You never know what the sky will throw up

here, with the potential for reds and orange

glows caught by mottled clouds. Both sunset

and sunrise have their own charms at Crayfish

Bay, and its rare to see another soul out on

the rocks for the first or last rays of light.

Travellers are drawn to Cape Otway for the

lighthouse, but they stop along the journey

for the koalas. At first glance these furballs

look friendly as kittens, but those big claws

and grumpy dispositions become more

apparent as you get up close. Few places

in Australia offer a chance to see so many

koalas in the wild, or to get so near. A handful

of turnouts along the drive to Cape Otway

Lighthouse are routinely filled with traffic

stopping to watch the treetops, and the

koalas have become so used to visitors that

some are happy to wander into the crowd.

Theres no official procedure when a

koala tries to eat your shoes, but make sure

Cloudy days are ideal for a

photographic visit to Hopetounand Beauchamp fallsyou have a camera handy as you step away

from the curious marsupials. Their prime

objective in life is to rip things off trees, and

with a shortage of the right kind of trees at

the moment they can take an unnatural

interest in trousers and camera straps.

Kangaroos and wallabies are a little more

camera shy in The Otways, with plenty of room

to wander and a natural distrust of anything

that doesnt hop. The best way to get closer

to most marsupials is with a telephoto lens.

The folks at Great Ocean Ecolodge

specialise in wildlife walks, devoting much

of their time to caring for injured wildlife in

the region and the rest of their time to luxury

digs. A mix of comfort and tradition greets

guests and the lodge is a short drive from

all the best attractions of Cape Otway. At

dusk the kangaroos gather in the pastures

surrounding the lodge, grazing on the green

stuff while keeping an eye out for cameras.

Quirky quills

On the western side of Cape Otway the

Great Otway National Park stretches out to

include The Apostles and hidden gems such

as Moonlight Head. The sandy roads that

lead down to Moonlight Heads is popular

with echidnas in search of a feed. Theyre

creatures of habit that dont like to wander

too far from their chosen habitat. Digging

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FLAGSTAFF HILL

TEAROOMS

(LEFT)Shot witha Canon 1DsMkIII;EF16-35mm f/2.8lens; 1/80sec; f/4.5;ISO 1600

CAPE OTWAY

LIGHTHOUSE

(BELOW)Shot witha Canon 1DsMkIII;EF70-200mm f/2.8lens; 1/320sec; f/10;ISO 200

BEAUCHAMP

FALLS

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underneath the roots of flowering heath

and pushing aside fallen leaves, theybecome oblivious to approaching cars

until its too late to hide. Their reaction to

suddenly being discovered is endearing,

as they scrunch up into a ball of quills

and bury their head deep into the dirt.

Shutter-shy behaviour isnt great for

photographers, however; you can spend

all day waiting for echidnas to pop up for

a shot, silently poised to strike the shutter,

and that first frame will be the last for

another ten minutes as they re-panic

and dig in a little deeper.

Most monotremes are dedicated

introverts but once in a while you can chance

upon an outgoing individual who is more

concerned with a good feed. Local farmers

get to know the friendly echidnas and their

schedule. If youre staying at a farmhouse

location like the cottages at Johanna, be

sure to ask your host where the wildlife

is likely to make an appearance.

Falling moonlight

At the end of Moonlight Head Road the

waves roll into Wreck Beach, a treacherous

piece of coastline that has claimed its

share of shipwrecks and attracts a lot of

photographers. Most of the refuse from

these historic events is long washed away

but the rusting anchors of the Marie

Gabrielleand Fijiare notable exceptions.

At low tide the rock pools are exposed

and the anchor rises above the scene

like a ghoulish work of sculpture.

The art of rock pools and photography

depends on the tides, and that time of daywhen the waves are washing through the

pools without concealing them is the stuff

of art. Slow shutters and a tripod can be

used here to turn the sea silky and allow

the stoic image of the shipwreck anchors

to float above the chaos.

Checking the tide times on your

smartphone before you venture out

is a good idea too, as too much or too

little reach from the waves will change

your options for composition.

Waves over rock pools are not the only

natural treasures in The Otways to inspire

slow shutters. Hidden in the hills north of

the Shipwreck Coast are some of Victorias

most photogenic waterfalls, easy to access

and a rich reward for anyone dedicated

enough to carry a tripod.

Tall timber and tree ferns of The Great

Otway National Park make the most of

the prevailing precipitation, and the river

systems of the Otways are blessed with

abnormally high rainfalls. Within an hours

drive from the highway at Apollo Bay or

Cape Otway, you can reach the rainforests

at Hopetoun and Beauchamp Falls. Both

are found at the end of wooded walks with

a few steep steps involved, although the

distance from carpark to camera stop is

shortest at Hopetoun Falls.

Not only is a tripod handy when

shooting for slow and velvety scenes of the

waterfalls, but a wide angle lens is rather

essential as you get close to the action.

Cloudy days are ideal for a photographic

visit to Hopetoun and Beauchamp, as the

soft and even light of overcast conditions

compliments the slow shutter themes.

Bright, sunny days often prove too mottled

with hot spots where the water breaks out

of the forest.

Fallen apostles

Once known as the Twelve Apostles, the

geological remnants of limestone erosion

are becoming fewer and shorter by the

decade. Sunset from the viewing platforms

at The Apostles is still beautiful, waiting for

the sun to disappear over the ocean as the

colours of the water and cliffs all around

shift hues.

Even on a cloudy day this location

is worth a visit, because any gap in the

clouds out to sea will give an opportunity

for the last gasp of sun to paint the sky

with colour. In fact, this combination of

very late light with dappled cloud above

makes for landscape magic. There is plenty

of room on the viewing platforms for

tripods; just pick a spot early and watch

the changing light. As an added bonus,

Apollo Bay can be reached from Melbourne within three hours in good traffic, and its

less than two hours further to reach Port Campbell. If you get short for time when

heading home the inland route back to Melbourne, via Colac, is less than three hours.

Drive times

IMAGES

APOSTLES

VIEWING DECK

(ABOVE)Shot witha Canon 1DsMkIII;EF16-35mm f/2.8lens; 1/250sec; f/10;ISO 400

WRECK BEACH

(RIGHT)Shot witha Canon 1DsMkIII;EF70-200mm f/2.8lens; 1/200sec; f/13;ISO 640

KOALA

SPOTTING

(FARRIGHT)Shot with a Canon1DsMkIII; EF70-200mm f/2.8 lens;1/4000sec; f/2.8;ISO 800


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the Fairy Penguins make their run home

just after the sun goes down, gathering

in rafts of up to a hundred and riding into

the shore together. Their chatty tack tack

calls can be heard when theres no wind,

but dont expect this to be a great spot

for photographing these shy birds.

The Apostles get most of the attention

but there are equally photogenic sections

of the coastline, such as the beach at

Loch Ard Gorge or the cliffs nearby

Sherbrook River. A few secluded beaches

west of Sherbrook River can be reached

by the walking trail and offer powerful

combinations of sky, surf and sand

for photographic compositions.

Sometimes its the little things that

make compelling captures, so take a

moment to contemplate the coral and

kelp that has been washed ashore too.

Some koalas will get close enough to chew on your shoe but most

marsupials in the Otways and Great Ocean Road will be shy of the

lens. A telephoto lens is the key with a range of at least 200mm

required for kangaroos on dusk, and 400mm preferable. Penguins

are off limits and can only be viewed from platforms at The Apostles.

Wildlife lens

Slow shutters and a tripod

turn the sea silky and allow the

anchors to float above the chaos

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Some sections of beach have been off

limits in recent years due to new colonies

of Fairy Penguins, but you can still reach

the shores at Gibson Steps for a sunrise

shoot. Port Campbell is an excellent

overnight base for this bit of coastline, but

take care with kangaroos and their poor

sense of road rules in the pre-dawn light.

Fairies and whales

Warrnambool has become a hot spot for

whale watching in the winter, with a natural

cove protected from the worst weather

offering a safe sanctuary for Southern Right

Whales nursing their new born calves.

Logans Beach is where whale spotters

head from June to October, but youll

need a very long lens and a sunny day

to get the photogenic side of the

whales. Boating is not permitted within

the sanctuary so your viewing is limited

to the beach.

For a detailed look at the history

of whales, tall ships and tragic tales

of the Shipwreck Coast, its worth a

visit to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village.

Relics from the wrecks are central to

the exhibits, along with the 1870s village

restored to its former glory. An evening

laser show is one of the more unusual

attractions to the region, designed to

engage audiences of all ages with

historical stories of the coast.

The lighthouse at Flagstaff Hill is

charming but an hour down the road

youll find one of the most photographed

in the state. Port Fairy Lighthouse sits on

the edge of Griffiths Island, surrounded by

If you want to see more of the coastline than most visitors, try hiking

instead of driving. The Great Ocean Walk offers over 100km of trail

through the Great Otway National Park, spread across seven days of

hiking with some difficult sections for those who enjoy a challenge.

greatoceanwalk.info

Walk, dont run

This combination of very late

light with dappled cloud above

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Autofocus lenses are not imperative for

landscape work, so its worth having a look at

the fine primes offered by Zeiss to complement

your landscape passion. Recently introduced

to Australia is the 15mm f/2.8, adding to the

21mm f/2.8 and 18mm f/3.5. lenses.zeis.com

Zeiss DistagonT* 15mm f/2.8

Ewens top 10 tips for betterlandscapes every time

01FOREGROUND FIRST:The difference between a good landscape image and

a great one is the detail of the foreground. A majestic vista is improvedwhen complimented with interesting foreground detail, helping to build a story ofthe location through texture or leading lines.

02SOLID FOUNDATIONNothing beats a seriously good tripod for slowshutter landscape work. Tidal movement, afterglow exposures and nightstars all get a boost when you have a sturdy tripod free of vibration and wobble.Lighter is not always better as a little bit of vibration can ruin a lot of hard work.

03GRADUAL SUCCESSGraduated ND filters are helpful when balancing outreflections in the water to match the bright sky above. Sliding them into

position with your Live View activated allows for perfect composition and precisebalancing with your graduated filter.

04POLARISED PUNCHPolarising filters are great for cutting out glare andadding punch to blue skies especially ones with nice clouding. Essential ifyoure taking photos in the middle of the day or in direct sunlight, they reducereflections on surfaces like water and leaves while increasing colour saturation.

05SMARTER PHONESBeing prepared for the shot is essential, so knowing whenthe sun is rising and where makes all the difference. Smartphone apps allow

you to find the right place and time, every time. Planning ahead is critical and seriouslandscape artists will make several visits to a location to capture the perfect light.

06CLOUDY CAPTURESOvercasts days or the dim light of dusk are the bestfor shooting the falls, offering even light across the scene and an

opportunity to play with slow shutters. Somewhere between 2 seconds and 10seconds is ideal to turn the water smooth and velvety. When the sun is too brightyou can use an ND filter to slow down the action as required.

07PIN SHARPCameras have come a long way since the days of film and yourdigital sensor can capture images in far more detail than most lenses can

match. With good glass on the camera, you now have to worry about diffraction and

how it can spoil a lovely landscape. As the f-stop climbs your aperture gets very narrow,like a pinhole, and your images become less sharp. Test for yourself by shooting a sceneat f/4, f/8, f13 and f/22 and see where you first spot the diffraction with your lens.

08WATERFALL WONDERSA waterfall can make a stunning compositionalelement to a landscape shot, breathing motion into your scenes. Watch outfor highlights created by patchy light; cloudy weather can also work to youradvantage in these conditions.

09DYNAMIC LANDSCAPESIt's often the case that your camera can't quitematch the dynamic range of a landscape scene. Bracketing your exposuresand using HDR software allows you to extend the working range of your image,bringing bright skies and shadowy valleys into balance.

10WIDE PRIMESLandscape opportunities often lend themselves to a verywide lens, but the wider your glass the more prone to distortion andaberrations in the edges. Prime lenses will give you the least degradation and

preserve the important foreground detail away from the centre of the lens.

nesting shearwaters since 1859. Every

September the birds arrive home after

their migration from Alaska, ready to nest

and make the most of the summer season.

The week they arrive is mayhem

for locals as flocks of birds arrive

simultaneously and filling the sky with

wings. Port Fairy is a quiet village once

the shearwaters have landed, home to

a small fleet of fishing boats and sailboats.

The estuary is lined with charming

cottages, most of which offer their

accommodation for visitors.

A handful of galleries have appeared

in the township, enough to form an artists

walk and provide a touch of creative

expression to the journey. There are

fine galleries and photographic works

on display at the other end of the Great

Ocean Road in Torquay, but the enclave

of art in Port Fairy is a little more in tune

with the setting.

This remote coastal location has

attracted artists from far and wide to

call it home, resulting in a variety of

mediums that embrace the coastline

colour palette. Whether you enjoy

panoramas, the paintbrush or pastels,

its always satisfying to be in the company

of like-minded creative types.

For more of Ewens adventures

here and abroad, check out

PhotographyForTravellers.com

IMAGES

CRAYFISH BAY

SLOW SHUTTER

(FARLEFT, TOP)Shotwith a Leaf Credo60; Mamiya LS80mm f/2.8 D lens;8sec; f/22; ISO 50

SPOILT

FOR CHOICE

(FARLEFT, BOTTOM)Shot with a Canon1DX; EF24-70mmf/2.8L II lens;

1/160sec; f/2.8;ISO 100

CAPE OTWAY

ECO LODGE

(LEFT)Shot witha Canon 1DsMkIII;EF16-35mm f/2.8lens; 1/400sec; f/10;ISO 200

APOLLO BAY

FARMLAND

(ABOVE)Shot witha Canon 1DsMkIII;EF16-35mm f/2.8lens; 1/100sec; f/13;ISO 400

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