"Secluded Paradise"

Phil Thomson IPA

"Secluded Paradise"

Hidden deep within the Otway forest, behind Lorne, on the Great Ocean Road, the waters of Sheoak Creek cascade over a rock ledge into a pool surrounded by ferns at Lower Kalimna Falls.

Pentax K20D Camera – 8 Sec @ f11. ISO100.
Edited in ACDSee Pro3.

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"Secluded Paradise" by Phil Thomson IPA
"Secluded Paradise" by Phil Thomson IPA
  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images

    Ahhhh stunning Phil,one of my very favourite spots,lovely pov and shutter,it is indeed like a paradise…..........

  • webbie

    webbie

    Just beautiful Phil…awsome capture:)

  • loramae

    loramae

    Oh yea… I can see me there with that water cascading over my body…talk about relaxing WeW! ...Beautiful Phil , almost secretive place in the way you describe it and in the closeness of the shot. :O)

  • loramae

    loramae

    O I C your word “hidden”..lol that must be why I feel the secret :O)

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Beautiful image Phil …

  • Cathy Middleton

    Cathy Middleton

    Wow, what a find. Gorgeous image!

  • John  Kowalski

    John Kowalski

    Excellent shot Phil ….. fabulous composition, exposure and capture!!

  • KathyT

    KathyT

    A truly beautiful capture Phil.

  • wayne51

    wayne51

    Very nice shot Phil, beaurifull colours. Wayne

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    fantastic

  • janice(  jinney) nathan

    janice( jinne...

    this is such a beautiful capture!
    -jinney

  • Sheryl Kasper

    Sheryl Kasper

    Stunning and perfect photo.

  • JeffeeArt4u

    JeffeeArt4u

    Hidden Kalimna falls is a nice find, I like ferns as well. A beauty

  • Andrew S

    Andrew S

    Beautiful capture of a truly relaxing spot, like the pov….

  • Hans Kawitzki

    Hans Kawitzki

    One of the best I have seen from these falls Phil,so well exposed and composed,just brilliant work

  • Blessedphoto

    Blessedphoto

    This shot is fantastic!! beautiful long exposure with the great contrast in color.

  • Susan Brown

    Susan Brown

    beautiful Phil!

  • Wayne Harris

    Wayne Harris

    Lovely image Phil.

  • Kylie Moroney

    Kylie Moroney

    Truly beautiful. The Otways never fail in giving us the chance to capture these gorgeous places. This photo inspires me to go for a drive when the weather turns more pleasant.

  • Kathryn Potempski

    Kathryn Potempski

    your are the best Phil,brilliant image ,sorry I have been busy trying to master the Mac

  • digitalmidge

    digitalmidge

    Ah, that’s so soft and amazing Phil, just beautiful capture..

  • RichardIsik

    RichardIsik

    Nice POV, Phil…I hope to go Kalimna Falls before summer arrives.

  • PatriciaLM

    PatriciaLM

    You have captured Paradise Phil…. Simply stunning capture :)
    Exceptional comp…. and the water movement is just perfection… very inspirational….
    Patricia :
    ) x

  • ldeiter78

    ldeiter78

    Looks like a magical place! Beautiful shot!

  • Peter  Lessey

    Peter Lessey

    Outstanding photograph Phil. a very well composed and presented image.
    Great work. – Peter

  • Dave  Corn

    Dave Corn

    Excellent motion stop…..............an overall awesome shoot!!............Love this place….......it looks so calmning and quiet!!

  • DevineDayDreams

    DevineDayDreams

    FANTASTIC!!! looks like paradise to me!

  • Baynanno1

    Baynanno1

    Beautiful image Phil.

  • Dinni H

    Dinni H

    this is so beautiful!

  • lozzar

    lozzar

    These falls are soo pretty. Like a bridal veil. Beautiful photo.

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  • Kylie Moroney

    Kylie Moroney

    Well done on your feature. Well deserved.

  • Jason Asher

    Jason Asher

    Great lush greens and just the right shutter for that water Phil, nice work.

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Top shot Phil, well done.

  • Stephen Beattie

    Stephen Beattie

    Beautiful!

  • Louise Cooke

    Louise Cooke

    This is just soooo pretty Phil! Love your p.o.v – shows off the water to perfection. So lush and fresh….beautifully captured and treated :))

  • CarolM

    CarolM

    Simply beautiful. The slow shutter speed give the water such a silky look. I love it. The greens are so rich. It’s a marvelous piece, Phil.

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Its another excellent image Phil!

  • David  Hibberd

    David Hibberd

    Fantastic Phil! Got the urge to go see. Well done

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Excellent pov, such rich lush color, perfect exposure Phil….such a classic beauty! JD

  • midzing

    midzing

    gorgeous shot Phil,,, well done

  • salsbells69

    salsbells69

    Dear me…its gorgeous! X

  • Prasad

    Prasad

    Lovely

  • Andrew Widdowson

    Andrew Widdowson

    What a stunner. Wonderul exposure length and perfect saturation of those rainforest greens.

  • Travis Easton

    Travis Easton

    Great flow phil, been here a few times now but never with this much water, great shot.

  • John Dekker

    John Dekker

    Beautiful capture Phil. One I’ve not been too, but clearly must. Great shot.

  • Craig Hender

    Craig Hender

    Outstanding capture Phil, perfect exposure and comp. Well done mate truly beautiful.

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