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Strolling


Pull on your coat, and sturdy boots, put on your gloves and come stroll the town with me as the sun peeps over the horizon.

This is the football field and I include it for no other reason than its where my walk began and I like the colours muted by the frost.

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  1. freefallingMay 17, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    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.

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  2. WinamMay 17, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    That's another iconic country scene, I think. I love the shades of blue, too.

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  3. Red Nomad OZMay 17, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Wonderful shot! I love that there's ambiguity (to me, at least) about whether this is a colour or Bb&W shot!

    Have a great day!

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  4. Red Nomad OZMay 17, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    PS - I sent you a 'Royal' pic - did you get it? Or shall I try again??

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  5. diane bMay 17, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    By the looks I would need my whole wardrobe on to keep warm. Yes the sun splashing on the hill is a nice touch.

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  6. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    The white field makes a great contrast to the peeping sun in the background. Wonderful!

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  7. JulieMay 19, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Yeah, 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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