Stunning warm light falls upon the infamous Quindalup boat ramp right near Dunsborough on a particularly chilly Autumn morning.
Having arrived suitably early in order to scope out compositions it wasn't long until I realised the warm hiking boots had to go - I needed to be in the water. And so with my pants rolled up way, way too high, I waded in and started the careful "dance-of-the-tripod" in search of that perfect composition.
My dance was interrupted as the bright headlights of a car illuminated the jetty, just as I moved into the final stages of the dance - "shutter-stutter". Silly me - I'd failed to realise just how popular this boat ramp was with the local boaties wanting to get out into Geographe Bay. That first car was just the first of many more to arrive and launch.
So, with no shot and the sunrise light gaining awesomeness, I found myself backing out of the water, standing around on sand that was so damn frigidly cold you'd think it were ice. Who would’ve thought the water would be a more comfortable place :) Luckily I was able to work around all the movements and had *just* the perfect amount of time to wade in and out, over and over again (much to the happiness of my frozen feet), until I was able to capture this little beauty. Worth the effort for sure!
Cheers, Bernie.
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