Port Phillip Bay Collection

Little blue penguin (Eudyptula minor), two standing on rocks at night, silhouetted against Melbourne city lights. St Kilda breakwater, Victoria, Australia. December 2016

Brighton Bathing Boxes
The colourful bathing boxes in Brighton, Melbourne. A gorgeous sunset sets the backdrop

Little penguin (Eudyptula minor) standing on rocks of St Kilda breakwater, returning to nest at dusk. Melbourne city in background. Victoria, Australia. December 2016

Seagull and City of Melbourne from Williamstown Port across Port Phillip Bay, Williamstown, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

Queenscliff, Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia, 1886. Artist: Frederic B Schell
Queenscliff, Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia, 1886. Port Phillip is a large bay in southern Victoria. Melbourne is located at its northern end

A pier leading to the sunset
A glowing warm sunset with a new clean pier in Brighton, Melbourne

Bright sunlight between beach huts
Two brightly coloured bathing boxes on the Denby Street Beach in Melbourne with bright gleaming sunlight beaming between the two beach huts, with the blue ocean in the background

Sunset at Brighton Beach
A glowing sunset with the colourful bathing boxes at Dendy Beach in Brighton, Melbourne, Australia

Sunset at Brighton Beach
A glowing sunset with the colourful bathing boxes at Dendy Beach in Brighton, Melbourne, Australia

Bathing Huts, Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Sunset over Port Melbourne
A dramatic long exposure photo taken at Lagoo Pier in Port Melbourne, Australia

Aboriginal Australians. Old and Young Man. Port Phillip, 1850

Aboriginal Australians: Young Men, 1850. Port Phillip

The coastline of Port Phillip bay at dusk near Beaumaris, Melbourne, Victoria

The coastline of Port Phillip bay at dusk near Beaumaris, Melbourne, Victoria

The coastline of Port Phillip bay at dusk near Beaumaris, Melbourne, Victoria

Bathing beach boxes at Brighton Beach, Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne Victoria

Mentone beach, Port Phillip bay, Victoria, Australia

Mentone beach, Port Phillip bay, Victoria, Australia

Mentone beach, Port Phillip bay, Victoria, Australia

Mentone beach, Port Phillip bay, Victoria, Australia

The Baths Jetty in Sorrentos Port Phillip Bay, Victoria along the Mornington Peninsula

Beach view on summer day, Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne, Australia

Aboriginal Australians: Young Men, 1850. Port Phillip

Aboriginal Australians. Old and Young Man. Port Phillip, 1850

Bathing Boxes, Middle Brighton Beach, Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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"Port Phillip Bay: A Captivating Blend of Nature and City Lights" In the enchanting Port Phillip Bay, where nature meets urban splendor, lies a mesmerizing world waiting to be explored. As darkness falls, the shimmering lights of Melbourne city create a breathtaking backdrop for two little blue penguins perched on rocks at St Kilda breakwater. This captivating scene captured in December 2016 won the prestigious COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021. Venturing further along the bay's coastline, you'll stumble upon another iconic sight - the vibrant Brighton Bathing Boxes. These colorful huts stand proudly against the azure waters, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in their charm and capture memories that will last a lifetime. As seagulls soar above Williamstown Port across Port Phillip Bay, they offer a picturesque view of both nature and civilization harmoniously coexisting. The City of Melbourne stands tall in all its glory while being observed by these majestic birds from afar. Returning to St Kilda breakwater is an adorable little penguin standing steadfastly on its rocky perch. With each step it takes towards home, it reminds us of the resilience and determination found within these remarkable creatures who call this bay their sanctuary. Delving into history reveals Queenscliff's rich past intertwined with Port Phillip Bay's story since 1886 when artist Frederic B Schell beautifully depicted this coastal town nestled within Victoria's embrace. A pier leading towards a radiant sunset beckons adventurers seeking solace amidst nature's grandeur. The warm hues paint an ethereal canvas as day bids farewell to nightfall over Port Phillip Bay. Bright sunlight filters through beach huts along sandy shores creating playful patterns that dance between each vibrant structure, and is here where laughter echoes and cherished moments are shared under clear skies. Witnessing a sunset at Brighton Beach is like stepping into paradise itself; golden rays caress your skin as waves gently kiss your feet.