We have had fantastic weather. Cool nights and mild to warm days without a cloud in sight. The trouble is that for a great sunset you really need some clouds - not too many or you can't see anything. I've been watching the sky like a seasoned sailor waiting for the right conditions to get the perfect sunset photo. This afternoon looked very promising so at about 5.15 I set off with the camera up to "the point". The point is where the river meets the sea a couple of hundred metres up the road from home.
Everything was shaping up beautifully until my second photo. I was planning a longer exposure to see what the effect would be on the water and I was hoping for a nice, golden blur. Nothing. Flat battery. Annoyingly, I had charged up the spare battery only a few hours earlier, but I left it at home.
So this is it folks. Out of a grand total of two photos, this was the best. I am pretty happy with it and there will be other opportunities.
Remember I promised to keep you posted about our neighbours, a pair of brahminy kites? I think they might be expectant parents. This is what I saw this morning.
My interest in her was not appreciated. When a bird of prey glares at you, you know you've been glared at.
I'll be keeping a close eye on them and keep you posted.
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