Carlo Sand Blow, a photo from Queensland, East

Photographer's Note

One of the most amazing finds on my weekend to Rainbow Beach was Carlo Sand Blow.

Named by Captain Cook after one of his deck crew named Carlo. The unique 杜oonscape� sand mass covers over 15 hectares and overlooks the towering coloured sands. There is a walking track which passes through woodlands that leads to this expansive natural sand blow.

It痴 an excellent spot to watch the sunrise or sunset. The 360 degree views are spectacular, to the East has magnificent views of the ocean. To the S.E. is Double Island Point and the cliffs of coloured sand. Fraser Island and Inskip Point are to the North, while Tin Can Bay and the Great Sandy Straits lie to the West.

If you visit Rainbow Beach this location is a must.

I went back to get a picture of the sunset that night and there was a wedding taking place right in the middle of the sand blow, what a spectacular place to get married. The groom was from America and the bride a local. They didn't have a photographer and when they saw my nice camera they asked if I could take some pictures for them. Well I got some nice shots of the wedding party but totally missed the opportunity to get a nice sunset shot... gee I guess I will have to go back :-)

dip, besnard, phwall, Floydian, Gerrit, daddo has marked this note useful

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dip (21408) 2009-05-25 17:48

Hello Jude,
wonderful image with excellent point of view,great perspective and amazing colors,
very well captured and composed,
Greetings,
Dimitris.

Beasolea (1712) 2009-05-25 19:23

Hello Jude,
The picture was catching my eye, so what?? you did miss the sun set, but you did probably nice shots with the just married couple. TFS your nice story and for sure you will come back. I would myself.
Best regards
Bea

aadilj (18102) 2009-05-25 22:12

This sure is amazing and very very well captured Jude. I like the colours and the textures of the sand and the way you have gone about setting this compsition up

besnard (59196) 2009-05-25 23:27

Bonjour Jude
Un joli clich� tr鑚 profond, une large place laiss馥 au sable avec en toile de fond la mer d'un beau bleu. C'est du bon travail.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journ馥.
Nicole

phwall (6787) 2009-05-26 0:38

Hi Jude,
So you've taken up wedding photography now too, is there no end to your talents.
I like this view through the dunes onto the headland in the distance.
Nice work.
Regards
Peter

Floydian (30970) 2009-05-26 1:09

Hi Jude,

I'm not a beach person, you know that by now ;-)
But taking pictures from it when light is good, when patterns on the sand look nice and you can make good compositions than i'm on your hand...just like in this one. The v-shape opening in the middle looks very good, but even more good is that great blue sky, how beautiful in contrast with the sandy beach....i also would take a picture of this.
Well done...another very good exposure.

Regards,

Henk

darek1978 (13361) 2009-05-26 9:39

Hi Jude,
The colour of the sand is so sweet. Your composition is very well balanced and I like a lot this incredible depth. The atmosphere is just great on this picture ( lovely, sunny day and relaxing mood;) Well done!
Best regards,
Darek

Gerrit (62042) 2009-05-27 0:24

Hi Jude,
You have a fine collection of sunrises.
Here the early (I presume) light brings out the relief of the sand very well. The view over the bay to the slim row of dunes is very good.
Composition and light are excellent.
Regards, Gerrit

mafegan (8626) 2009-05-31 0:12

Hello Jude
Quite a unique location which I must visit one day. TE is not just about learning about places far away but also about learning about places in our own backyard. I am wondering where the land is which is in the distance? A simple capture but very striking - tfs, Marlene

daddo (28748) 2009-06-05 1:56

Hi Jude. I am sure Carlo would have been pleased to have had such a place bear his name. Superb colour of the sea and an impressive POV.You have created a great sense of depth. Regards. Klaudio.

batalay (41261) 2009-06-18 11:11

Hello Jude,

You have framed the sea in the hollow of the sand dunes. It creates a lovely inverted rainbow, appropriate for the site.

Warm regards,

Bulent