Mermaid Beach ,My special spot
SLS Flags and lifesaver tower can be seen in the middleground...
.The Beach at the end of William Street, [Hedges Ave] where I spent most days swimming before breakfast ,afternoons, and just plain lying around. Before any towers or flags were around too, also dogs were allowed on the beach anytime ….
this is where I go and sit and breathe in the fresh salty air watch the swimmers,surfers and walkers after a visit to the medical center /shopping which is nearby.
Burleigh Headland can be seen in the background.
Camera Olympus c750 ouz
6mm
F/6.3
1/500
iso-50


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walela
Beautiful! Sounds like you are a mermaid.
Virginia McGowan replied
I wish! well I wish I could swim like one!
poupoune
Ohhhh so beautiful!!!
Virginia McGowan replied
Hello yes lovely here! well this is where the houses cost up to 20 million $$$
barnsis
Great DOF, beautiful scene, stunning colors.
Virginia McGowan replied
thanks Byron I have done a few paintings and photos from here over the years
Greg Hale
Great perspective Virginia
Virginia McGowan replied
thanks Greg ,,
GloriaDK
I saw this and thought who is virginia, hi ginny nice beach one here and yes you could walk for miles years ago without seeing any buildings.
Virginia McGowan replied
Thanks Gloria. Way back in hystery LOL we actually parked our caravan on the dunes here, I washed nappies in the sink [pump action tap!!] and spread them out to dry on the grass…....
Enivea
Just photoshop the people and the buildings out, and then it’ll be perfect!!
Virginia McGowan replied
hah !!
Shelley Warbrooke
I wish I lived closer to the beach!
Virginia McGowan replied
Well so do I! I loved living so close…Most locals I know got ‘pushed’ out …
Rosej
Very envious – I adore the beach and will certainly be pushing my husband to retire close to the sea – anywhere in the world. However, Mermaid Beach does look particularly inviting. Fabulous capture.