Margaret River Photo Essay
I visited Margaret River to attend three full-day events: Howard Park Global Sparkling Tasting, Cape Mentelle International Cabernet Tasting, and the 39th Cullen International Chardonnay tasting. I left the camera behind at these events but in my downtime, I walked and I photographed. I wasn’t trying to create a tourism brochure. I was trying to find the beauty in whatever I saw and, in doing so, give voice to an impression of being there.
For more examples of my photography interests in general, see here.
Four colorful kayaks, three red and one yellow, resting on sandy Margaret River beach with grassy dunes and green bushes in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
Dune grassland in Margaret River under a partly cloudy sky with soft sunlight illuminating the grasses.
Wooden stairs at Margaret River beach and railing ascending a sandy hillside with green vegetation, under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Close-up of an orange flower with spiky petals against a blue sky, with blurred orange flowers in the foreground, taken in Margaret River.
Rocky coastline in Margaret River with large orange and brown sandstone formations, green bushes, and the ocean in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Margaret River beach with a wooden fence, two signs indicating no parking for tour operators from 8 am to 4 pm, sandy shoreline, grassy area, and cloudy sky.
A sandy desert landscape with a small, shallow water body reflecting the sky, surrounded by dunes and a green, grassy hill under a partly cloudy sky, in Margaret River.
Modern white residential buildings in Margaret River with flat roofs and rectangular windows under a blue sky with a single large, fluffy cloud.
Colorful graffiti murals of flowers and a nude woman on concrete barriers in front of a building with an orange and white exterior, a street lamp, and a blue sky with scattered clouds. Graffiti is in Margaret River.
A row of old, weathered surfboards leaning against a wooden fence, with trees and a blue sky in the background, in Margaret River.
Two blue dumpsters in Margaret River with graffiti, one with a yellow lid, near a brick building with a white roof, under a pale blue sky with clouds.
Close-up of a plant with yellow buds on reddish stems against a blurred green background.
Margaret River fire station sign mounted on a red pole, with a beige building and a signboard for the Margaret River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service in the background, along with houses and palm trees under a clear blue sky.
A sandy Margaret River beach with gentle water, sand dunes with grasses and shrubs, and a cloudy sky.
A colorful van in Margaret River with graffiti art parked in an outdoor lot, with a person in a hoodie and shorts looking at their phone nearby, and some greenery in the foreground under a clear sky.
A row of colorful, weathered skateboards standing upright against a fence outdoors, with green trees and a blue sky in the background in Margaret River.
A scenic view of a Margaret River beach with turquoise water, rocky shoreline, sandy beach, and green moss-covered hills in the background under a clear sky.
A rusty moving truck with the states of Ireland and Australia painted on its back, labeled 'Eire' and 'Australia'. The truck is parked on a dirt road in Margaret River with trees and a blue building in the background.
Stacked orange and teal plastic crates and pallets outside a Margaret River warehouse with trees and a blue sky in the background.
A shopping center building in Margaret River with signs for The Village at Margs and Woolworth. The building has large windows, a curved roof, and a sign for The Reject Shop.
Eucalyptus trees in Margaret River with peeling bark and green shrubbery in a forest setting under a blue sky.
A small convenience store in Augusta with a green awning, parked truck, and palm trees in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
Group of hikers in Margaret River climbing along a rocky cliffside overlooking the ocean on a partly cloudy day.
Vintage sign for Augusta Bakery and Cafe, with a bright blue sky, palm trees, and residential houses in the background.
Parking lot outside Augusta Bakery Cafe with cars and surfboard, pastel-colored building, large sign, flowers, clear sky.
Close-up of a colorful vintage bus in Augusta, Western Australia with large windows, yellow, black, and teal coloring, against a blue sky with a few clouds.
A pastel green single-story house in Augusta, Western Australia with a red tiled roof, a chimney, and TV antenna, surrounded by a manicured lawn, plants, and trees, with a white fence in the foreground.
A residential area in Augusta with palm trees, brick house, blue sky, and parking space.
Winemaker Nic Peterkin wearing a green cap and a dark t-shirt is working with large fermentation tanks in a winery or brewery.
Exterior wall in Margaret River painted with sunflower mural, small window with potted plant, metal watering can, orange teapot, and blue corrugated metal door under an awning.
Close-up of beige, fluffy grass seed heads and green succulent plants with pink flowers below, against a clear blue sky.
A leafless tree with twisted branches against a clear light blue sky.
A person with curly hair standing on a sandy Margaret River beach, facing the ocean, wearing a white T-shirt and red pants.
Sandy beach in Margaret River with a small sandcastle, gentle waves, rocky shoreline, and a hillside in the distance on a clear day.
A white SUV driving along a winding Margaret River coastal road with bushes and shrubs on the side, under a clear sky.
A green hillside in Margaret River with rocky patches under a clear blue sky.
Wooden structure on sandy Margaret River beach with a red punching bag hanging from one of the beams, overlooking the ocean and beach vegetation under a clear blue sky.
Statue of a woman on Margaret River beach with a fish in her lap, sitting on a large rock, against a sky with clouds.
Rocky shoreline at Margaret River with ocean waves and a distant hill in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
A restaurant in Margaret River township with two signs: one advertising kebabs and the other fish and chips. Several cars are parked in front, and tall trees are visible in the background.
Close-up of a wooden wine barrel at Cape Mentelle with black metal bands, set against a red wooden wall.
Black and white photo of winemaker Nic Peterkin wearing a baseball cap and dark t-shirt, standing indoors with a wooden wall in the background, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.