Capturing Australia's Great Ocean Road through Photography

... in which I traverse the stretch of coastline between Aireys Inlet and Port Fairy in Australia's South. This is part 2 of my Photographic Roadtrip through Victoria, chasing rainbows and the mythic Twelve Apostles in the quest to capture the magic of the crumbling Victorian coastline through the magic of photography. But will I stand majestic on the rocky outcrop of landscape and coastal photography, or will I crash against the boulders of artistic ineptitude?
Camera: Nikon Z 6 Mirrorless
Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
Location: Victoria Australia's Great Ocean Road.
Date: 5 September 2023.
web: markmcmahon.me
instagram: @patternsinsand

[@camerasam1]

A funny man making great photos in paradise. Thank you for great entertainment. And of course your super photos and inspiration. ❤

[@patternsinsand]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@louisewelcomephotography]

Is it wrong that I smiled wryly through most of this and openly laughed at times? Really strong story telling paired with striking visuals and honest commentary. Thanks for introducing yourself to me on my channel… really appreciated sir!

[@patternsinsand]

Something to chop your broccoli too. I'll most likely be watching yours while at work (cat's attention span).

[@liminaltart]

I get to tick off a photography bucket list item this week as I’ll be travelling the great ocean road. Doing a bit of research prior and I stumbled upon this video. Loved it. Your sense of humour, the self deprecation and the photographs. You nailed it with the bird shot and the pikes of shit in someone’s yard. Excellent shots. I can’t wait to see what derivative rubbish I conjure up on my journey.

[@patternsinsand]

Glad you enjoyed the video. I'm sure your mediocre Great Ocean Road hero shots will surpass my own and there's a lot of of comfort to be had from photos of other people's back yards, with the knowledge that at least, no-one has taken that photo before and better than you.

[@robdido]

Brilliant all of them. Surfer.. trojan.. no polishing needed.. from the footage, music and a narrative that deserves a few viewings to catch the desisive moment... 🎩Off

[@patternsinsand]

Thanks, Rob. I think a few were marginal but the surfer and wooden horse pics are definitely favourites.

[@login415]

Mark, I chanced upon your videos through the aLgOrItHm, and I love your approach. I never laughed so much on a photographer's channel.

[@patternsinsand]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alexandrorodrigez]

It is very dangerous place for sailmen to land...

[@patternsinsand]

There were lots of wrecks of European ships before Australia was colonised.

[@iainmc9859]

Yeah, as a landscape photographer, alongside other genre's, I have had enough of people trying to create 'epic' shots by making the lighting in post and creating 'market stall' photography. Still gets the likes online when you just go for ramping up the complementary colours though. Its just not for me.
Give me a dodgy trojan horse any day.

[@patternsinsand]

Agreed.