Capturing the bark at Dog Rocks
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Australian Travel Photography and Writing - 1 per 24hrsWould a dog even bother to cock its leg against THAT tree? It’s a crappy old specimen with a few rocks around it. Who gives a rat’s orifice about a place called Dog Rocks at Batesford?
For those in the know, Dog Rocks is an icon. Yes, a photographic icon of Victoria, Australia. Don’t tell anyone though – this is a secret between you and me.
Numerous camera-toting tourists depart each day on buses from Melbourne to visit the world-famous Twelve Apostles. They seek to capture treasured memories in a day. Guess what? The bus drivers don’t deviate off the Princes Highway to show you one of Victoria’s photographic icons. Remember – it’s only a crappy old tree with a few rocks around it. Huh!
Oh, you’re from overseas and you want to photograph THAT tree. What for? You can head for The Great Ocean Road and grab 100’s of quick snapshots in middle-of-the-day lighting. Sounds promising eh?
Go on, buy your daily ticket and head for the remaining apostles that will eventually collapse into the sea. You’ll snap a few keepers and fondly remember your trip. I don’t blame you for coughing up your hard-earned cash.
Hey, what about THAT tree! It’s on a bit of a lean don’t you think? Is it going to be standing forever? You want to take a photo of it, too? Don’t bother asking the bus driver to take a detour – he probably doesn’t know where it is.
So what’s the solution if you’re departing from Melbourne? I suggest you hire a car, grab a Melway street directory, and lookup Map 440 A1. It’s as simple as that. But, do it before the termites send THAT tree to god.
Remember to keep it a secret, okay? I don’t want to arrive at Dog Rocks one day and see four busloads of tourists taking photos at sunset!
© Darren Stones 2007.
Cheryl Ridge
Forget the tree – I want to take photos of the four busloads of tourists taking photos!
You know – off the bus for 10 seconds, hold up a credit card sized camera then back
on the bus..But it all has to be in unison :-)
shanghaiwu
you are brilliant
kseriphyn
Thanks for sharing the Secret :0).
Mark Ingram
Where’s the dog??
Wheres Melbourne? South of the border in Mexico isn’t it?
I’ll drop in there on my way to Melbourne one day, looks a great spot darren.
Joe Mortelliti
This is definately the oldest dog around
John Conway
where’s Dog Rocks Darren? ;-)
Lois Romer
Darren, don’t tel everyone about our secret photo spot. Mark if you think you will visit it on the way to Melbourne well your mistaken its on the other side and I assume you havent moved to South Australia have you?
Warren Williams
Well said Darren,
I like your image, purchasing it from you will safe alot of miles & time, but hell I want to tell everybody I have been to Dark Rocks.
Suzanne German
very clever!
earthairfire
Love the light in this place.
Thanks for telling everyone about it. I’ll look forward to it being rammed next time I visit ;)
Tim
Darren Stones
Appreciate your comments folks. Glad you enjoyed reading it.
jodenecarlyle
I can see Dog Rocks on a nice black T Shirt.
Luka Skracic
There’s my project for today. Thanks Darren, hopefully post something soon!
onegoodgirl
Incredible!
Dennis Gay
G’day Darren,
Some secret now!!!!!
For all I have said about this place, (tongue in cheek mind you), I have grown to appreciate its photographic merit.
Over time there would be so many varied and interesting moods and views to be had here to build up a good collection.
This one has been very nicely done. Love the light!
GB
Dennis