Myponga Beach Weekend 22-23 October 2011

Eleven club members signed-up for the latest weekend away.  Jim McNamara keeps finding these idyllic locations and this was no exception.  Myponga Beach is somewhat isolated (no shops) but has a superb coastline for beach combing, fishing and photography.  The large two-story house was modern and a stones-throw away from the beach.  The view from the balconies overlooked the sea on one side and the rolling hills of the Fleurieu on the other, just what is needed to relax and unwind after a busy working week.

 

View of Myponga Beach, photo by Jim McNamara who climbed 'Cardiac Hill' to get this shot!

 

 

 

 

 

       
         The view from the back balcony of the house was just as stunning. Photo by Craig Field

 

 

 

 

 

 

Most people arrived on the Friday afternoon. However, a few arrived well after dark (no names mentioned). Yep, finding the turnoff was hard in the dark!  After a wonderful cooked breakfast on Saturday morning, thanks to our Master Chef Quentin, we ventured into Normanville for lunch and then onto Ingalalla Falls for a spot of waterfall photography.

There were many photographic opportunities on the weekend, the scenery, the local wildlife, and to add to the beauty of the surrounds Karina and Lyndal were happy to be models and pose for the portraiture sessions.

 

 

 

Karina once again added some glamour to our weekend.  Ingalalla Falls is a beaut spot for nature lovers.  Photos by Gary Sawyer

 

 

 

 

Nature lovers were also happy photographing endangered birds, a pair of Hooded Plovers with two chicks.  These small shorebirds have to survive on the beach living amongst the perils of unleashed dogs, foxes, cats, humans and other avian predators - seagulls and herons think the chicks are tasty morsels.  Life growing-up on the beach is tough when you are a Hooded Plover!

Many thanks to everyone for making this a weekend to remember. Special thanks to Jim, the Tour Director, please keep them coming for 2012!

Photography by Jim McNamara, Craig Field, Gary & Michele Sawyer. Written by Michele Sawyer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Silver Gull came off second best in this confrontation with a parent Hooded Plover.