Sapphire & Nature Coasts, NSW

A group to highlight the natural beauty of the Sapphire & Nature Coasts on the south coast of New South Wales, Australia.

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Featured Work

Fire Birds by Christopher Clarke

New year’s eve 2008 – fireworks at Merimbula NSW taken from the balcony of my dad’s house on the other side of the lake with a 500mm lens. / A strong wind took the exploding fireworks to create this wonderful image of fire birds.
Short Point before dawn by Christopher Clarke

Merimbula South Coast of NSW. Made the big effort to get up before dawn and rewarded with clouds in the right place for a colourful show.

Recent Work

Endangered by Steven Sass

Samphire Sarcocornia quinqueflora is one of the characteristic plant species of the Coastal Saltmarsh Endangered Ecologicial Community. This endangered community is found in the intertidal zone on the shores of estuaries and lagoons that are permanently or intermittently open to the sea along the NSW Coast. This image was taken just north of Tathra, on the NSW Far South Coast. For better viewing, click on ‘view larger’.
Broulee - NSW South Coast by Steven Sass

Broulee is situated around 20 kilometres south of Batemans Bay on the NSW Far South Coast. This shot was taken from the headland near Broulee Island Nature Reserve directly behind the caravan park, looking south towards Moruya Airport. In my opinion, it is one of the best beaches in the Batemans Bay area as the tourists havent seem to have found it yet and its fantastic scenery! For better viewing, click on ‘view larger’.
Los Trios Side-Splittus by Alison Howson

As someone said, Pelicans are the comedians of the sea, and these amusing sculptures are a testament to that…. Merimbula NSW
Welcome to a Bran' Nu Day by Alison Howson

Morning Glow at Merimbula – looking across the Lake and up to Berambool Email me
Lorrikeet in Grevillea by Alison Howson

Cheeky chap in our garden at Merimbula Email me
To Sleep.... (Merimbula NSW) by Alison Howson

Tail-end of a rather wonderful light display put on for our benefit….. Email me
Sunset Merimbula by Alison Howson

Looking inland at the end of a beautiful day Email me http://images-3.redbubble.net/img/art/border:blackwithdetail/product:laminated-print/size:small/view:preview/1371939-1-senset-merimbula.jpg
hmmm.. a fine drop by Alison Howson

Settling in for a nice evening – Merimbula, NSW Email me
Mumbulla Creek by Alison Howson

near the Mumbulla Falls, Tathra, NSW. Email me
Mumbulla, NSW by Alison Howson

near Tathra, on the NSW South Coast, these falls are an oasis of cool on a hot summers day… Email me
Sunrise - Tura Beach by Alison Howson

Smoky haze at sunrise – Sapphire Coast Email me

The main objective of this group is to highlight the natural beauty of the Sapphire & Nature Coasts on the south coast of New South Wales, Australia. All images must be taken within the Sapphire & Nature Coast areas, which is defined as the Eurobodalla and Bega Valley Council areas. This is between Durras (just north of Batemans Bay) in the north to the Nadgee Nature Reserve and the Victorian Border in the South. Art can include landscapes, fauna or flora, or anything of natural beauty, as long as you include the name of the town, beach, or locality.

Please make sure you read the guidlines below as images that do not meet these standards, including not listing the location will not be approved. If you have works from the Illawarra region, check out the Illawarra group.

Enjoy, and lets show off the natural beauty of the Sapphire & Nature Coasts!

Cheers,

Steve

Thanks to Christopher Clarke for ‘Short Point Before Dawn’ as our current avatar.