Couta Boats
The Couta Boats are a classic vessel originally used for fishing on the Victorian coast from the 1870s through until WW2.
To obtain the best prices for their catch, the fishermen had to be first back to port after filling their quota. So, as well as being a good fishing vessel and load-carrier, the Couta Boats had to be nimble and fast under sail.
They also had to take on some of Australia’s most treacherous waters through The Rip and Bass Strait, and bring crew and catch back safely.
Now these distinctive little boats zip around Port Phillip Bay in highly competitive races, giving a classic look to sport on the water.
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Carol & Kev Ha...
Lovely image in B&W.
Carol :0)
midzing
beautiful image,,, well done
David Robinson
Beautiful work … lovely light!
dimsim
fascinating :)
Kara Salame
superb job—lovely!
clickinhistory
love the way you have managed the light here
Jesse Richards
very beautiful image!
Andy Mueller
Very cool use of the light in this beautiful shot!
Steve Buffington
Great shot and stellar treatment. Really well taken.
DesertDweller
Outstanding. You captured the perfect mood for this shot.
aussiedi
A stunning capture Craig.. I feel we have met before as I remember meeting someone here from Ballarat. Im coming home for a visit in March and will be driving from Adleaide to Melbourne so will be passing right through Ballarat. I’ll wave as we pass through altho I want to check out Lake Wendouree, last time we were there in Jan 2007 it had been drained.
Di
Craig Mitchell
Yep it’s all dry now Di, as you can see here . Not drained but the result of 11 straight drought years. A bit nicer down at the coast where this was taken!
chris Whitney
Beautiful light and form.
Scott d'Almeida
fabulous;
Maria Moro
please consider one of your artworks for the challenge TRIANGULAR Shapes
Anthony Mancuso
excellent work!
Douglas Stucky
Wow…WOW…this is really cool!
Jason Ruth
brilliant capture and processing