St Kilda Pavilion...!!!

Something about the beautiful place:

The St Kilda Pavilion is a historic kiosk located at the end of St Kilda Pier, in St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. In September 2003 the structure was destroyed in an arson attack. After massive public support to rebuild the kiosk and the support of premier Steve Bracks, it was reconstructed to the original 1903 plans, utilising some of the salvaged components, such as the cast iron roof, decorative cresting and weather vane. An additional structure, expanding the capacity was erected directly behind the kiosk and is obscured by the pavilion when viewed from the pier. The Pavilion is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. The kiosk re-opened in March 2006. The site is now owned by Parks Victoria.

No better place around Melbourne for an evening stroll and snack, plenty of things around the place to see and shoot, the LUNA park is around the corner to create enough interest for the kids. When I used to live in the city most often we visit there just to shoot the beach and have a snack in the beach cafe. Of late the place behind the pavilion had been a huge interest for the public because of the arrival of a little penguin colony, same as the ones found in Philip Island. Started in countable numbers, they have increased these days considerably.

Now something about the shots:

These two shots of the historic pier are handheld shots done without a tripod. With a tripod it would have been even better for long exposures, but I was still very happy with the result I could achieve with this one. Would love to go again someday and do some long exposures with the help of the tripod. If you are around Melbourne and love beach photography this is the place to go.

Cheers,

Nirmal Kumar S.