Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron

For a brief respite between the unseasonable cold, wind and rain, the waters of Outer Harbour had become still enough for reflections to appear. By chance I just happen to be here.

Firmament Ace

In the golden twilight of Outer Harbour the Japanese flagged ‘Firmament Ace’ rests before its next port of call. This two hundred meter long, sixty thousand tonne vessel was build for just one job, to carry new vehicles internationally, protected from the harsh ocean environment. With a dry weight carrying capacity of over seventeen thousand […]

Parched

It’s not rained here for more than three weeks now and it’s starting to show. The wetlands north of Adelaide are becoming more and more like salty badlands every day. Marches have turn to mud and cracked like a patchwork of crazy paving. Time to pray for rain.

Hapag-Lloyd Et Al

Spend a little time at Outer Harbour watching the container ships being unloaded and you realise our huge reliance on trade and shipping. For the most part this great machine goes unnoticed. The ships often seen as silhouette curiosities as they move up and down our gulf far from shore don’t really convey their importance. […]

Day’s End

As the sun sets on Section Bank, its beautiful sandy beach turns to gold. A treat for not only the pelicans, but also for my eyes in the evening sky. A lovely way to end another gorgeous day.

Wetshutter Photo Collection

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outerharbour

Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron

Firmament Ace

Parched

Hapag-Lloyd Et Al

Day’s End