Day 10: An Unexpected Encounter - The Kangaroos of Saddleback Mountain

Day 10 of my photographic quest began with a subdued sunrise on Saddleback Mountain. The sky, though lacking its usual vibrant palette, held a muted beauty that spoke of the day's calm beginning. It's these quiet starts that often lead to the most unexpected and rewarding moments.

As I descended the mountain, driving back towards Kiama, my eyes caught a sudden movement in the periphery. There, against the backdrop of the early morning's purple-hued clouds, was a gathering of kangaroos—graceful, poised, and utterly captivating.

I pulled over, aware that moments like these are fleeting. With a swift but gentle motion, I grabbed my camera, aiming to capture the scene before these iconic creatures continued on their journey. The kangaroos, with their natural poise, stood as if they were the custodians of the land, each one an integral thread in the tapestry of the Australian bush.

The contrast was striking—the soft purples and blues of the dawn sky against the earthy tones of the kangaroos and the field. It was a tableau so serenely composed that it almost seemed deliberate, as if nature itself had paused for a portrait.

This impromptu shoot served as a reminder that beauty isn't always where or when you expect to find it. Sometimes it's on the return journey, in the form of kangaroos silhouetted against the waking sky, that you find the true essence of the day.

Each day of this project brings its own narrative, its unique encounters, and today, it was the kangaroos that told the story. Join me tomorrow, and let's discover together what serendipitous meetings await.