Day 37: The Timeless Tranquillity of Shelly Beach in Monochrome

The morning greeted me with a rain, a soft reminder of nature's ebb and flow. Instead of my usual predawn excursion, I decided to embrace the moodiness of the day and postponed my photographic journey until the afternoon. The grey skies and damp earth set the perfect stage for what I had in mind—a foray into the world of long exposure monochrome photography.

 With my destination clear, I made my way to Shelly Beach at Gerroa, a familiar locale by the northern side of Blackhead. The memory of this place, with its rugged rocks and ever-changing seascape, had lingered in my mind, calling me back to explore its potential through a different lens, quite literally.

 As I arrived, the beach presented a symphony of textures and contrasts. The scene was stripped of colour but not of its essence. Through the grayscale, every detail became pronounced—the rough surface of the rocks, the smooth flow of the water, and the softness of the overcast sky. I set up my camera, careful to compose a scene where time seemed to stand still, yet flowed endlessly.

 The long exposure technique transformed the ocean's motion into a haunting mist, swirling around the steadfast rocks that have withstood the test of time and tide. It was as if the water and stones were engaged in a silent ballet, choreographed by the wind and waves.

 This image, a monochromatic portrayal of Shelly Beach's enduring beauty, speaks to the heart of why I pursue photography. Stripping away the colours allowed me to delve deeper into the soul of the scene, to a place where light and shadow tell their own stories.