McCrae Swimmers, Mornington Peninsula, VIC Western Australia The play of light and

The play of light and shadow on the water and the surrounding mountainside created a dynamic and ever-changing canvas

In the soft morning light

already an extraordinary sight

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McCrae Swimmers, Mornington Peninsula, VIC Western Australia The play of light andTHE STORY The Mornington Peninsula looked stunning that summer, with clear blue skies stretching overhead. Between Christmas and New Year, during a rare 35 degree heatwave in Melbourne, I decided to capture its beauty from the air. I chartered a small plane and, by mid afternoon, was flying over Port Phillip Bay. The beaches were packed with families, surfers, and sunbathers enjoying the hot weather, while the clear water revealed fish swimming below.