Illuminated Clouds at Sunset on Half Moon Bay

I spent a delightful Wednesday evening a few weeks ago photographing with my friend Red Stiletto (red stilletto) at Half Moon Bay in Black Rock. There we photographed treasures in the rock pools in the late afternoon light as we waited for sunset. I had a great time in the magical light!

The theme for “Smile on Saturday” this week is “clouds”. Although not planned with this theme in mind, the outing that we had produced a couple of photos that I thought perfect for the theme of “clouds”. This is my favourite shot of the dying rays of the sun illuminating the clouds with glowing golden orange highlights. I hope you like it!

Half Moon Bay is a beautiful beach located in the Melbourne suburb of Black Rock, about twenty-two kilometers south-east of Mebourne\'s centre.

In the bay the iconic shipwreck of the HMVS Cerberus sits just above the waterline. A naval vessel that predates Australian Federation in 1901, this ship is both living history and testament to Australia\'s maritime tradition.
Since its decommissioning shortly after the Great War, the HMVS Cerberus has served as a breakwater.

In addition to the bay and the HMVS Cerberus, there are also the wonderful sandstone cliffs of Red Bluff. Viewed at sunset their many colours are on full show and you could be forgiven for thinking momentarily that you were in Utah.

Taken in: Australia / Victoria / Half Moon Bay (show map)

Taken on: February 9, 2021

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Camera: Canon DIGITAL IXUS 80 IS, f/4.9, 1/160 sec, 18.6mm, ISO 80 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon DIGITAL IXUS 80 IS
Aperture:	f/4.9
Exposure Time:	0.006 sec (1/160)
Focal Length:	18.6mm
ISO:	80
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Auto, Did not fire
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
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