Sunset over the Birubi Beach Sand Dunes

By on April 29, 2009 in Photography

The sand dunes at Birubi Beach are just stunning. With the right light it’s almost impossible to take a bad photo of these wonderful objects of nature. And so it was in December 2008 when the sunset painted just the right light on the wind-swept ripples in the sand, creating a wonderful scene to capture.

Dusk at Birubi Beach

Dusk at Birubi Beach

These photos were taken during my family’s christmas holidays at the end of 2008. I’m glad I finally found the time to finish processing these – it reminded me of what a beautiful location it was.

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Please continue reading to see the rest of the photos from the impromptu sunset shoot.

My family and I were camping at the Birubi Beach Caravan Park over christmas, and after dinner one night we walked over to the dunes to watch the beautiful sunset.

Family at Birubi Beach Sand Dunes

Family at Birubi Beach Sand Dunes

They had fun jumping and playing in the sand!

Jump!

Jump!

The landscape as a backdrop was magical, and the sunset provided beautiful light for portraits. There were a number of photographers there taking pictures of people.

Sunset at Birubi Beach Sand Dunes

Sunset at Birubi Beach Sand Dunes

 

Sunset at Birubi Beach Sand Dunes

Sunset at Birubi Beach Sand Dunes

 

Sunset at Birubi Beach Sand Dunes

Sunset at Birubi Beach Sand Dunes

There’s some other photos from our christmas holidays that I haven’t finished processing yet – these have given me the motivation I need to get stuck into it. Hopefully more to come soon!

All photos taken with my Canon 350D and Sigma 17-70mm lens.

Thanks for looking.

About Mike Salway

Mike Salway lives on the Central Coast of NSW, Australia and loves amateur astronomy, photography and karate. He co-founded the amateur astronomy website, IceInSpace, has a family with a wife and 3 kids, and is a 1st Dan Black Belt in Karate. In real life, Mike is a Product Manager for a software company.
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5 Responses to Sunset over the Birubi Beach Sand Dunes

  1. Tavi Greiner April 29, 2009 at 6:31 am #

    Stunning – The clarity of color is exceptional!

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    • Mike Salway April 29, 2009 at 9:54 am #

      Thanks Tavi, I appreciate your comments.

      Reply
  2. Jared Revell April 29, 2009 at 9:31 am #

    Wonderful shots Mike !
    I love the lines in the sand dunes and what beautiful light.

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    • Mike Salway April 29, 2009 at 9:55 am #

      Thanks Jared – I wish I could’ve spent more time there but it got dark so quickly.
      We’re heading back there again this christmas holidays so I hope to capture some more – I also want to go and photograph the Sygna shipwreck too! I didn’t get a chance to get out there last visit.
      Thanks

      Reply
  3. Michael Booth May 2, 2009 at 11:36 am #

    Inspirational shots, Thanks for Sharing

    Cheers

    Michael

    Reply

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