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
This composition couldn't be better, J.E.!
ReplyDeleteLooks like enough firewood to keep you warm all week--nice picture!
ReplyDeleteGrand little bower this is ... is that a wisteria do you think?
ReplyDeleteHey there is some green around... cant be too cold (wink)! Nice shot...
ReplyDeleteNice mixture of colours.
ReplyDeleteEveryone, I'm interested that you responded to this shot. It wasn't a particular favourite of mine, more of a location shot to drive hte story along. I'm like to learn from your reactions.
ReplyDeleteJulie, either wisteria or grape I guess.
Sean, cold here is definitely not like cold over your way. No snow, just a bit colder air.
JE - I'm going to respond to this one too.
ReplyDeleteI dunno what it is, but it's very appealing.