Congratulations to Kate Emond who has done a a beautiful job showing us their connection to the coast with this photo of an oncoming storm at Barwon Heads.
Katie took this image as part of Bellarine Connections Photography, an initiative of genU | Building Inclusive Communities
Thank you to all who entered.
Congratulations to Casey Watson who has captured the beautiful colours of the seaweed regularly present at the Ocean Grove Dog Beach
Casey took this image as part of Bellarine Connections Photography, an initiative of genU | Building Inclusive Communities
Thank you to all who entered.
Congratulations to Myra Kelly who captured this local hermit crab who knew how to do the van life trend before it became cool.
Thank you to all who entered.
Calling all amateur photographers with a passion for Victoria’s spectacular coastline!
Get outdoors, get snapping and enter your photos into the Summer by the Sea 2022 photo challenge.
Your entry(ies) must showcase one of the following themes:
The important details:
How to enter:
Share with us on social media by tagging the Summer by the Sea | Facebook or Instagram (@summerbythesea_vic) and use the hashtag #SBTSphotochallenge and either #connectingwithcoast #creaturesofthecoast or #coastalcolours depending on your theme entry
Choosing the best:
The top photos under each theme will be chosen by the Coastcare Victoria team, announced on January 28th 2022 and will feature on our website.
Suitable clothing for the weather conditions – be sun smart
Marine Natural History Illustration
Join Tarryn Coward for a brief introduction to gesture drawing and bird anatomy and maybe touch on landscape drawing, emphasising the importance of observation and spending some time just watching the animals.
Marine Natural History Illustration
Join Tarryn Coward for a brief introduction to gesture drawing and bird anatomy and maybe touch on landscape drawing, emphasising the importance of observation and spending some time just watching the animals.
Busted! Caught on camera. Have you ever wondered what creatures call the Great Otway National Park home? Join the local Rangers, and learn how they use technology to understand the creatures of this great national park.
Please bring water, sunscreen, insect repellent, and wear sturdy enclosed shoes, a hat, and clothing appropriate for the weather. Be prepared for a short walk.
This activity is suitable for children aged 6-12, who must be accompanied by a parent or guardian aged 18 or over.
This activity will be cancelled in extreme weather e.g. if it is declared a day of Total Fire Ban.
Marine Care Ricketts Point present: Coastal Photography. Trying to take that perfect sunset snap or rockpool wonder shot, but can’t quite capture the natural beauty? Join Marine Care Ricketts Point’s local photographer Robert Gardiner, on an introductory session to coastal photography. The activity takes place on the edge of the locally renowned Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary.
Never seen before photography… by you. This session is aimed at beginners for coastal and marine photography. It will include very shallow underwater photography (ie arm depth in the rockpools).
Age range 12 – 75 years. Children under 16 years of age must be supervised by an accompanying adult.
Where to Meet …
Bayside beach carpark B18, head towards Beaumaris Life Saving Club, Ricketts Point,
224M+73 Beaumaris, Victoria
Meet on the grass outside the Beaumaris Life Saving Club. Look for marquee.
Please Note : Parking ticket or Bayside Parking Permit required in beach carpark. Alternatively, use free street parking or public transport.
