Point Lookout Photo

Photographer’s Note

North Stradbroke Island is a sand about 40 kilometres east of Brisbane City, on the far side of Moreton Bay. This rocky headland called 'Point Lookout' is the only real solid part of the island, the remainder of the 38km long island is all sand particles bound together by vegetaion. The island attracts many tourists on daytrips from Brisbane, or residents who take the ferry over to spend a weekend away. The marine wildlife that exists around here is remarkable, from this vantage I saw many sharks, dolphins and turtles. It is a great spot to sit and watch the world go past.

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InasiaJones (21155) 2009-09-15 6:37

Hi MAtthew,

My absence of TE for a couple of months, coupled with your irregular posting led me to think that you were away from the site.

I'm happy to see you back, not with your most spectacular shot, but still, I had to stop to leave you a note, before digging into your previous images.

Maybe a cloudy day would have made this reef more outstanding, but the light was good. What I don't like is the water surface, halfway between sharp and blurry; whether I would have prefered a long exposure with a filter to prolonge the time, or cristal sharp waves.

When I see such an image, it seems Australia is the best place on the planet to live...

Cheers!

Andre

MLINES (11225) 2009-09-15 17:15

Hi Matt, Stradbroke Island or Straddie as some of the locals call it, is a very famous part of the Australian coastline, and your excellent shot of this dynamic wave action is exciting as most images show the flat calm beach area. i Very much like the blue tones you present here. As a "old surfie" the movement of the waves is most attractive. TFS. Murray.

mvdisco (11767) 2009-09-15 19:10

Hi Matthew,
Wanderful point of view and great composition,
Ecellent POV. and details, I love the wave and the colors of the ocean, Certaily when you said that it is a great spot to sit and watch the world go past...
beautiful place and scene..
All my compliments,
Michel

ChrisJ (71614) 2009-09-26 2:05

Hi Matthew

I first went here alone, in June 1974. I had been to Straddie much earlier, but as a 5 year old, in my dad's boat. I was hooked, & regularly went back until the mid 90's. Swimming Gorge nearby, is also very picturesque. I am so glad the oil spill in March, did not affect this pristine coastline.