Frankston Sand Sculpture Competition on Easter for Treasure Tuesday

 

The Frankston Annual Sand Sculpture Competition, once a cherished highlight of my childhood, has long held a special place in the cultural life of Melbourne’s coastal regions. Originating in Frankston, this beloved event drew crowds for years with its grand and intricate creations, becoming a seasonal tradition for many families. Some years ago, however, the competition was relocated from its original site, a change that saddened me deeply at the time. To my delight, the event has returned this year to its rightful home in Frankston. I had the pleasure of accompanying my mother to the shoreline, where we spent a delightful day capturing photographs and revisiting old memories. Though the sculptures are now more modest in scale and number, the return of the competition rekindles a sense of joy and nostalgia.

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Laowa 9mm f5.6 

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Frankston Pier Gull for Saturday Critter

 

The rented portal Wi-Fi is suboptimal, hindered by the thick concrete walls of the apartment, which obstruct signal transmission. As a result, accessing the unreliable Blogspot platform remains inconsistent.

The seagull, in turn, met my gaze.

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Frankston Pier, Melbourne for Sunday Best

 

These photographs were taken during my visit to Frankston Pier with Joel last week. The weather was quite warm, and not wishing to travel far, we chose this location, which was a mere forty-minute journey.

Seeking to capture artistic compositions, I focused on the subtle details of the area, as there was little activity at the time. I found particular interest in the fishing enthusiasts gathered along the pier and the weathered, rusted nails embedded in the jetty.

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FE 70-200mm f4 G

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I am utterly weary after disembarking from the plane. Moreover, my mother suffered a fall, requiring me to take her to the emergency department.

Frankston sand dune

A visit to Frankston

A drive to Frankston. This calamari was good to start the day :)

So creamy. It was yummy.