out to sea
A bit of history in regards to the remains of the pier.
The existence of Springs in the area had been known for some years and around 1870 their medicinal value was submitted to rigid chemical examination, and summarised as containing magnesia, seltzer, sulphur, soda and iron. Clifton Springs boomed with several steamers, including the “Kangaroo” and “Jaffa” running excursions from Geelong and other places as well as visitors coming by road.
Being close to Geelong, Clifton Springs became a popular resort and many trade and church picnics were held in the area where a pier and salt water & sulphur baths had been build. Other buildings included a Boiler House, Bottling plant, Kiosk, and Manager’s Cottage in the vicinity of the popular Picnic Dell.
Invalids seeking treatment in the waters of the Springs were conveyed up from the beach in horse-drawn vehicles or pushed in wheelchairs.
In the hey-days of the Springs, visitors looking out over Port Phillip Bay faced crystal clear waters, with low tide exposing the cleanest of white sand for a distance of about 200 yards along the foreshore.
For more Information, click The Bellarine Historical Society Inc.
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Jared Revell
great work John !
love those colours and reflections.
John Conway replied
thanks Jared, another place for you guys to come down and visit :-)
AlMiller
I like this one the best so far John !
John Conway replied
Cheers Al (you traditionalist) ;-)
deannedaffy
Beautiful.
John Conway replied
thanks you Deanne :-)
Mel Brackstone
Those posts seem to go forever!
John Conway replied
they do go on forever, just past Sydney :-)
kidding, just something the wide angle produces
Sharon Hammond
Great compostion – sharp from front to back.
John Conway replied
cheers Sharon
Neil Boucher
Very nice John! I love the way the pier stretches out to infinity.. and beyond.
Neil Boucher
Oh, and thanks for the interesting history.
John Conway replied
thanks Neil
as for the history, I knew a little about it but was nice to read more (and there is even more on that link) fascinating to think what it was then and how it appears now
Lori Peters
Verry nice work.
John Conway replied
thank you Lori :-)
Campbell Miller
That looks great John. The colors grab me.
John Conway replied
thanks Campbell
Adrian Donoghue
Love the colour you have captured here John.
John Conway replied
thank you Adrian
John Vandeven
Lovely shot John
John Conway replied
cheers John
DeMello
Striking capture John, and a Happy New Year to you and yours! Carrie
John Conway replied
thank you Carrie
all the best to you and yours as well
Globalphotos
Gorgeous shot, such a peaceful location, love that sky :))
John Conway replied
thanks GP
Ian Moses
well photographed and great capture of the light.
Matt Penfold
I love this image, the perspective really does seem to make it go on forever.
John Robb
Wonderful image John – love the subtle tonality.
linda858100
STUNNING
Randall Scholten
An awesome image and fascinating history!
camerahappy
Gorgeous…I love the colors reflected on the water
lafpmad
Great shot. Colors, reflection, perspective… simply fantasctic
yorgi
One word ,,,,,,,,, WOW
Adam Spence
Very nice, love the depth of the shot and the refined colours
bevanimage
Beautiful work, John! Lovely colours and great perspective.
TREVOR IRWIN
Beautiful beyond description and to marvelous for words. This is a stunning shot of awesome beauty. Great composition, lighting and clarity. I love your art John. It is a privilege to meet you here on RB and see all your art.
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brigusser
Fantastic really evocative…..
Anne Smyth
truly a gorgeous image
DebraLee Wiseberg
Outstanding shot. Added to my favorites.
JennyDean
incredible, wonderful, love it. fav for me.
Nixter
This is stunning!
Laurette Ruys
imagica! nice work :)
vonderzenn
Congarts on your feature John!
malina
awesome !!!
Bellavista2
I like how your eye is drawn to follow the pieces of wood sticking up and the smoothness of the water. Brillant clarity, composition and colours. Simply superb!:-}
Christolakis
Excellent colours and comp.
I like the way the posts goes on forever
Steve Chapple
Gentle and delicate, beautiful lines and soft colours.
nadine henley
fabulous colours – lovely line – fantastic shot!
frissons100
Absoluty beauty!
photosbyflood
Great Low angle the pylons look like they go on forever. Awsome lighting very zen
Barbara Ingersoll
Stunning colors and light!