Each and every day we are blessed with on this
Earth begins with one. We may not yet be awake, and it is sometimes hidden from
view by cloud, but it is there nonetheless.
The sun-rises each day so a missed alarm is no
excuse to miss the sun at its finest. In my city of Brisbane, there’s a hill we
call Mount Coot-tha, which is about ten minutes from the CBD. You can walk up
to the summit, down the other side and back up and down in around an hour and a
half. For those ninety minutes, you bathe in a eucalypt forest. I made a detour
before heading to Coolangatta. Mt Coot-tha is the best place to watch the sunrise
in Brisbane.
The Mount Coot-tha Lookout gives absolutely breathtaking views.
The best time to get there is at least 30 minutes before the sun rises. It’s
especially magical if there is a blanket of fog covering the city. Easily the
most popular spot to see the sun rise, Mt Coot-tha offers a panoramic view of
the city and Brisbane surrounds. Many people up early to see the city radiate
in a golden glow as day breaks and the bright globe rises behind the city skyline.
Sunrise photography is all about light, which depends on the weather to a great
extent. You need to learn how to plan to get the best sunrise landscape shots.
Typically, I prefer a partly cloudy sky. I wouldn’t bother with less than 30%
cloud cover for a general sunrise landscape.
There are, of course, different scenarios. For
instance, for a waterfall or a forest, I would prefer a clear sky to increase
the chance of getting sun rays beaming through the trees. Sunrise, in my
opinion, is the most magical time of day, when we can reconnect with nature in
full. I’m always keen for a new exciting sunrise photography adventure even if
I have to wake up at 3.30 am. Set your next alarm clock early and try it out!
After a few shots I headed on
to Cooly Rocks On, Coolangatta. Established in 2011, Cooly Rocks On™ has
evolved to become Australia’s largest rock’n’roll and nostalgia festival and a
signature event on Queensland and Australia’s event calendar. Set on a
combination of outdoor stages and venues within the beachside streetscape of
iconic Coolangatta, the highlight of Cooly Rocks On™ is the destination; the
spectacular Southern Gold Coast beaches, the relaxed and friendly hospitality
and family-friendly atmosphere for which the Southern Gold Coast is renowned for
and an event I look forward to each year.
This year, Cooly rocked with an
incredible entertainment line-up that featured headline artist direct from Los
Angeles, California, Marcel Riesco who has toured world-wide with his blend of
Roy Orbison inspired music paired with the best Rock’n Roll of the 50’s and
60’s. There is so much to savour at Cooly Rocks On™ 2019 with cars, live music,
dance displays, parades and markets, all set on stages, streets, parks and
venues within iconic Coolangatta.
Hundreds of cars were displayed in what is
the most beautiful and iconic location for a Show ‘n’ Shine anywhere in
Australia. There were more car clubs participating than ever before and will
underpin the classic culture. Show’n Shine cars can be manufactured up to 1979
which incorporates the heady days of the ultimate muscle car era blending
perfectly with the colourful classics. The vibrant colours, costumes and crowds
seen at festivals can make them a
photographer’s dream come true. The spectacle, colour and crowds that are the
hallmarks of festivals around the world make them a great subject for travel
photography.
They offer the chance to see a completely different side to the
people of the place you’re visiting.
Many people dress up for the
event, either in their best 60/70’s clothes, or just for fun in whacky gear.
You also find people are generally more relaxed, in high spirits and very happy
to be photographed. Take advantage of the crowds and festive atmosphere to
mingle with the locals and get in close to the action. The showers stayed away
and I left just before the crowds packed the streets.
A sunrise is one of the most majestic
spectacles we can ever witness. Its beauty is a powerful force, one capable of
imparting its warmth on the most hardened of souls. It inspires, it energizes,
it renews, it gives hope. And this is why sunrise is so fondly spoken about. It
hints at the possibilities that exist for us if we should reach out and take
them. It reminds us that time is moving ever forward and that change is a
constant of life.
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