Last weekend, I was on the southern coast of Australia. The stretch of the coast between New South Wales and Victoria is called the Sapphire Coast, where the color of the ocean is deeper than the sapphire, and the sky is just a shade lighter.

At the heart of the Sapphire Coast is the sleepy town of Merimbula, which has a long point for whale watching and a short point for surfing.

The vast stretch of wilderness, national parks, and ocean teeming with life attracts lots of artisans and is home to lots of galleries, public art, and boutiques.

In the above shot, I was trying to capture a flying helicopter when a seagull flew across. It came right in the center of the frame.

Below is a sculpture by the beach.