Sugar Loaf under Seige
One of the most photographed seascapes in Western Australia, Sugarloaf Rock is in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. This impressive rock formation dominates the coastline near Cape Naturaliste.
You can see experienced rock fishermen taking up the challenge from the edge of the rock – but the powerful swell is not for amateurs.
This weekend’s weather was furious, and the display against this rock formation was just awesome to watch. Not the best shot in the world, but not too shabby considering the conditions.
Hope you like ;o)
Nikon D90
Nikkor 18-200mm at 29mm
1/1250 F6 ISO 200

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Al Bourassa
It seems like you timed this one rather nicely. Well done.
Danielle Knight replied
Thank you Al, i did get this one just in time, two seconds later and all that spray hit us in the face. It sure was a challenge keeping the lens clean.
Wendi Donaldson
Wow!! that wave is incredible….. you did a GREAT job!
Danielle Knight replied
Thanks Wendi, the waves were amazing. We stayed here (freezing cold) watching the waves for ages. They were sure a sight to see.
Adrian Kent
Know the spot well, you have taken a most awesome shot of its dark moods.
Danielle Knight replied
Thank you Adrian, I have not seen it quite this rough before, it was an awesome sight that is for sure.
Michael Walters
Oh the power of the West Coast, absolutely fantastic image! Really perfect capture.
Danielle Knight replied
Wow, thanks Michael I really appreciate your kind words. And yes, the West Coast was in full form this weekend.
kalaryder
Excellent timing, if your weather is anything like ours up here in Singleton, then there would have been some fabulous opportunities .
This is just magnificent
Danielle Knight replied
thank you so much, it was pretty awesome up there. We got so wet from all the spray, i could hardly stand still to take the shot the wind was so strong, it was pretty funny, lucky we were the only there (again).
Donna Adamski
Awesome capture…love how the water rockets up on the right…fabulous :)
Danielle Knight replied
Thank you, appreciate your comment, and thank you very much for the fav
Wendy Slee
wow! Stunning!
Danielle Knight replied
Thank you Wendy. How is your road out looking ??
skyhorse
superb capture of the wild water & dark, moody weather – this is such a wonderful spot to visit at any time, but I think this is really a special shot!
Danielle Knight replied
Thanks very much
Kelly J
Wouldnt catch me fishing there!!! Great shot danielle considering the weather!!
Danielle Knight replied
me either. No way. Thanks Kel
Diane Schuster
Talk about an action shot, well done! Dee
Danielle Knight replied
Thanks Dee, appreciate your comment
georgieboy98
Knowing just how high Sugarloaf is makes it possible to really appreciate this spray and what a great photo you have got of it. We go down there two or three times a year and almost without fail it is flat calm! LOL A super piece of work. Peter
Danielle Knight replied
lol, cant say I have ever seen it as rough as this either, it was great fun to watch, not so great for the camera lens though :o) Thanks for stopping by Peter :o)
chijude
What a great seascape. Love all that spray!!
Danielle Knight replied
Thank you very much
Matt Penfold
I love this Danielle, you’ve done a fabulous job :-)
I wonder how it would have looked with the ND400 and a slow exposure?
Danielle Knight replied
Hi Matt, I was so keen to use the ND400, that was my original plan, however the conditions were just too horrid. I could hardly hold my feet steady enough to take the shot, there is no way even with my tripod could the camera hold steady enough for any kind of slow exposure.
We were probably facing 100km/h gusts of wind, the spray off the rock fairly smacked you in the face. It was fun lol
Like you, I am left to wonder :o)) Another day
simonesphotos
What a rush of power and you timed it brilliantly Danielle well done!!
Danielle Knight replied
Thanks again Simone, always appreciate your comments.
Mel Brackstone
This is fabulous, Danielle!
Danielle Knight replied
Thank Mel, appreciate your comment.
Hans Goepel
Wow! Stunning!
Danielle Knight replied
Thanks again Hans