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
Love the sun on the hills, the neglected tennis court, the bundle of wire(?) on top of the mini shed and those beautiful fan-shaped trees.
ReplyDeleteThat's another iconic country scene, I think. I love the shades of blue, too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shot! I love that there's ambiguity (to me, at least) about whether this is a colour or Bb&W shot!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
PS - I sent you a 'Royal' pic - did you get it? Or shall I try again??
ReplyDeleteBy the looks I would need my whole wardrobe on to keep warm. Yes the sun splashing on the hill is a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteThe white field makes a great contrast to the peeping sun in the background. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYeah, what they all said ... but the mess of barbed wire on top of the shed ... hah weather sheds dont have doors ... very Australian ...
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