Is that a Coolibah tree beside the abandoned house? Every Australian knows about Coolibah trees because the bush ballad Waltzing Matilda is nigh on our unoffical national anthem but most of us live nowhere near the inland where they grow. Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong, Under the shade of a Coolibah tree, And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boiled, You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me. Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me, And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boiled You'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me.
"To muse, to creep, to halt at will, to gaze ... such sweet wayfaring"
William Wordsworth
as our winter approaches, i especially
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sweet horse.
He looks more like a plodder than a canter, to my eyes.
ReplyDeleteNow I see why you have grouped these three - similar compostition, different subject.
Time for me to catch-up on your wanderings.
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Love the sculptures at Broken Hill.
I love sculpture when it's placed in the landscape.
And the church spire peaking through the trees - really, it's just another form of sculpture in the landscape, isn't it?
Where is it?
Your banner photo looks like our trailer after someone crashed into it a couple of weeks back.
What a calm moment :) this reminds me of when I used to go horse-back riding as a child - such peaceful memories :)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful relaxing, rich country scene. You have a great eye for composition. Is this Mudgee?
ReplyDeleteLea, I am beginning to enjoy the snow shots coming in from your part of the world.
ReplyDeleteJulie, all three photos were taken close together on the outskirts of the town. Taking shots in three different directions. The horse is definitely a plodder.
Letty, Mudgee. The church as a sculpture interesting thought. I also love those sculptures at Broken Hill.
Megan, I was raised in the country but never rode a horse. It was something I dreamed about but when I got on one (just once) I was happy to get off.
Diane, thank you and yes Mudgee.
Beautiful tree and wonderful composition.
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