Eugene Was Here

01/11/2026

01/11/2026

Captured two ladies walking along Aspendale Beach last night (maybe mother and daughter?).

I'd love to send them this pic, which is available to download for free here: https://gallery.eugenewashere.com/-eugenespics

Might look good as a print on the wall?

31/10/2026

Tonight’s sunset at Aspendale Beach, with the last rays of sunlight catching the beach boxes. 🌅

This photo, last week’s hot-day beach shots and my captures from over the years are all free to download for personal use via eugenewashere.com 💛💙

26/10/2026

Some dogs become part of a place. Dutch was one of them.

I was so sad to hear that Dutch, the Aspendale SUP Bulldog, has passed away.

During one of my first weeks living here, I saw something I’ll never forget. A bulldog on a stand-up paddleboard, surrounded by dancing dolphins.

That was my welcome to Aspendale.

Before I knew many people or had properly settled in, Dutch gave me one of my first glimpses of how special this little pocket of Melbourne could be.

Moments like that made it feel like home.

And Dutch had a look I came to recognise.

On land, she’d give me exactly the same sceptical bulldog expression he gave my drone. It almost felt like she knew who was behind the camera.

I’ll always remember those eyes, and the joy of seeing her out on the water with his family.

Later, I saw Dutch missing a leg as she faced her own battle. As a dog lover, that was hard to see. Hearing she's gone hurts too.

This is the last video I captured of Dutch. I’m sharing it to celebrate her and the happiness she brought to his family and those of us who crossed his path.

Dogs become part of our lives so quietly. Their familiar footsteps. Their place beside us.

Then we lose them and realise how much of home was them.

They share a chapter of our lives. We get to be there for almost their whole story. What a privilege that is.

To Dutch’s family, I’m so sorry. Thank you for sharing your beautiful girl with Aspendale.

She was part of my welcome here. I’ll never forget that.

Rest easy, Dutch. 🤍

26/10/2026

Tonight's Aspendale sunset + sounds.

22/10/2026

Current scenes.

11/10/2026

A few snaps from yesterday's Open Day at Aspendale Life Saving Club
The Waivz - Connie with the good vibes as always 👌