Following a year of wonderful adventures and experiences, it seemed only fitting to see out 2016 with yet another!
My photography friend and I had been promising to undertake a kayak outing around Garden Island on the Port River in South Australia for about the past 3-4 years.
Having had a taste of kayaking while on Vancouver Island a few months ago,
it was time to commit, so on Saturday 31st December, 2016 we did just that!
As my "real" camera is still being repaired, I used a Nikon Coolpix waterproof camera purchased for the Vancouver Island kayak outing. I am disappointed with the results
but perhaps I need to spend time learning how to adapt to the different hardware!
So, notwithstanding the poor photographic outcome, I decided to post these few
pics anyway, on the basis that perhaps they would still give you a feel for the experience
and environment.
We ventured a little ways into the mangroves - a very different "world"
This was one of many vessels in the Ships' Graveyard around Garden Island -
didn't want to venture in too close because the tide was coming in (and we had to paddle against it to return to the boat ramp from which we had launched!) and the waters around the wreck were eddying quite fiercely, so we chose to keep our distance.
The waters around Garden Island also offer home to some 90 Dolphins as a Sanctuary -
we did see a couple just after we launched but weren't quick enough with our cameras to capture them. Here is a white-faced Heron and we also saw Spoonbills, Pelicans and Cormorants.
It was a fantastic 3-hour adventure and one we are keen to repeat and explore
other kayaking venues around the State of South Australia.
A delightful way to sign off 2016 - in good company and surrounded by nature!
Wishing you all a safe, healthy and very happy 2017 - I look forward to seeing your photos.
Joining up with the team at Our World Tuesday
10 comments:
Can't think of a better way to end the year. I wonder what other adventures you've got lined up for 2017.
Wonderful journey for you and lovely photos ~ so serene ~ thanks,
Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year ~ ^_^
Awesome experience and lovely photos..
Its sounds like you have found a knew hobby/sport. Looks like fun.
What an adventure you had. Thank you for sharing. I have a Nikon Coolpix AW110 water proof camera that gives me good results. Please keep trying with yours. Or it may be defective.
...and what a great adventure it was! I felt as if I was in the 'hot seat' just cruising along with you. Wow. Beautiful images.
Thank you all for your kind comments and Yogi for your encouragement. Fun60: we've already decided that our adventure goal for 2017 will be hot air ballooning :-)
That looks like a good way to spend some time. Shame you could not get closer to the old ships.
Cheers and (a slightly belated) Happy New Year - Stewart M - Melbourne
What a lovely outing.
Thanks for taking me on your kayak adventure. No need to apologize for those photos-- they provide a nice chronicle of the experience.
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