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The Twelve Apostles


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   The Twelve Apostles
The Twelve Apostles
Great Ocean Road - Victoria

Chris Malcolm

 
 
 

Murtaza H. Saeed
 

OK EVERYONE!! HANDS OFF, I SPOTTED THIS ONE FIRST!!!:)

A real winner, Chris!:) An Early Congrats on a very special photo! Is this place really called the Twelve Apostles?


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February 05, 2004

 

Murtaza H. Saeed
  hehehe...ok, ok, as an after thought, this picture is open again for everyone to appreciate. Very well taken, Chris!

Aren't I the generous one;)


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February 05, 2004

 

Kristen McKain
  gorgeous!!


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February 05, 2004

 

Paul Coco
  Outstanding image, Chris.


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February 05, 2004

 
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  Super looking shot! great color,clarity and comp.
Freddy


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February 05, 2004

 

Karen Lewis-Gunn
  Stunning image Chris! This is truely a brilliant seascape! :-)


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February 05, 2004

 

Carol Brill
  Terrific warm light you captured on the weathered cliffs, Chris, there are so many interesting textures and saturated hues in this marvelous image that I can hardly take it all in at one glance!!


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February 05, 2004

 

Chris Malcolm
  Murtaza,

Heya, thanks for allowing others to appreciate these wonderous natual formations ;-)and for your comments as well. All much appreciated.

Here is a short history of the are:

The mighty 12 Apostles are world-recognised icons of the Great Ocean Road. These giant rock stacks soar from the swirling waters of the Southern Ocean and are a central feature of the spectacular Port Campbell National Park that extends from Princetown to Peterborough.
The dramatic and imposing limestone cliffs that are the backdrop to the Apostles tower up to 70 metres, while the tallest of the rock stacks is around 45 metres high.
The Apostles had their beginnings up to 20 million years ago with the forces of nature attacking the soft limestone of the Port Campbell cliffs. The limestone was created through the build up of skeletons of marine creatures on the sea floor. As the sea retreated, the limestone was exposed. The relentess, stormy Southern Ocean and blasting winds gradually eroded the softer limestone, forming caves in the cliffs. The caves eventually became arches and when they collapsed, rock islands up to 45 metres high were left isolated from the shore.


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February 05, 2004

 

Chris Malcolm
  Thankyou everyone for your comments. This one is destined for enlargement and on to my loungeroom wall. Have a great day everyone.

Chris


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February 05, 2004

 

Ronald Balthazor
  Chris, this is an awesome sight. You've managed to create a wonderful image of this very dramatic scenery. You must have more. The natural bridges and endless coastline must have been fun to shoot.


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February 06, 2004

 

Murtaza H. Saeed
  hehe...well I haven't felt that way about a photo for a long time. Thanks for excusing me and appreciating the comment...and many thanks for the history info. It's a very powerful image, well done!


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February 08, 2004

 

Karen Lewis-Gunn
  Congratulations Chris! Worthy finalist. Does Murtaza have a claim on this one? :-)


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March 19, 2004

 

Murtaza H. Saeed
  I should think not;) It is back in the public domain by public demand. This picture should be seen and praised by everyone:) Congrats on this being a finalist, Chris!


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March 19, 2004

 

Cathy Barrows
  Congrats!...simply stunning


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March 19, 2004

 

Carol Brill
  Congratulations and best of luck, Chris!


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March 19, 2004

 

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  really awesome picture!


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July 09, 2004

 

Cathy Barrows
  Congrats!...incredible scenery and an incredible capture


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August 14, 2004

 

Ed Heaton
  Hi Chris,
Congratulations on your win :-)


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August 15, 2004

 

Kristen McKain
  Congrats! Well deserved!


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August 15, 2004

 

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  Congarulations on your win Chris. This surely is a beautiful area, I have been there many years ago but look forward to going again one day.
You have captured this beautifully, the colours are awsome!!
From a fellow Aussie
Lorraine.


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August 15, 2004

 
- Kelly Abernathy

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  Congratulations on your win! Just a lovely shot! -K


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August 16, 2004

 

Pu Chen
  Wonderful shot of the coastline and nice background story. Congratulations, Chris!


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August 16, 2004

 

Ronald Balthazor
  Congratulations, Chris.


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August 18, 2004

 

Carol Brill
  A belated congratulations on this fine work, Chris!


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August 20, 2004

 

Chris Malcolm
  Hi Carol,

Thanx for the congrats. Keeps me going for another year. Have a great day.


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August 25, 2004

 

Chris Malcolm
  Hello Ronald,

Always great to hear from you and thankyou for the congrats.


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August 25, 2004

 

Chris Malcolm
  Hi Pu,

Thankyou for your comments, always appreciated. Have a great day.


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August 25, 2004

 

Chris Malcolm
  Hi Kelly,

Thankyou as always for your encouraging comments and they are always appreciated. Have a great day.


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August 25, 2004

 

Chris Malcolm
  Hello Lorraine,

Thanx for the congrats. I would really like to go back here again and spend more time in the area. Just returned this week from Wilsons Promontory. Now that is a truly amazing place as well. Have a great day.


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August 25, 2004

 

Chris Malcolm
  Hi Kristen,

Thankyou :-) ... Have a great day.


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August 25, 2004

 

Chris Malcolm
  Hello Kathy,

Thankyou for your comments. Just the boost that I need. Keep on clicking.


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August 25, 2004

 

Chris Malcolm
  Hi Ed,

My last reply and have run out of comments. Thankyou for taking the time to stop by and have a say. Great encouragement ... thankyou.


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August 25, 2004

 

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  Just stumbled on this by accident Chris and just had to say "WOW". Beautiful image! Belated congratulations! Greetings from Adelaide!


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September 09, 2005

 
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