tiabunna's photos

With my previous image of Sophia, I mentioned that Goorambat is known for its artwork. The silos there were painted by renowned artist Jimmy D'Vate. This painting of the Clydesdale cart horses Clem, Sam and Banjo is one of my favourites. I really suggest viewing large to get the best feeling of this. There is more art on the other side of the silos, in the (clickable) PiP.

These artworks are on the reverse side of the silo featuring the cart horses. The owl on the silo to the right is an endangered Barking Owl, with few left in the wild. This artwork also was done by Jimmy D'Vate.

This mural is in the little Uniting Church (see PiP) in the village of Goorambat, which has become known for its artworks. it was done by Adnate in 2017. Sophia apparently has some religious significance , essentially "Divine Wisdom". Best viewed on black. I should have used flash, the church's yellow tinted windows don't help photography! Wishing everyone a very Happy Bench Monday and a safe and enjoyable week.

Over recent years in Australia, there has been a blooming of large scale artworks on grain silos and watertanks. This has not only made these structures more interesting, but has led to a growth in tourist visits to many places that otherwise wuld remain unvisited. This adds interest to country trips and also helps businesses in small towns such as Tungamah. This artwork was the first in north-eastern Victoria and was painted by artist Sobrane Simcock in 2018. It shows dancing Brolgas (at right), a Kookaburra (centre) and a Galah at left.

This lilly pops up in my garden at about this time every year. It seems to thrive on neglect. :-) I'm about to head away again for a while. I may be able to get online briefly while away. For now though, I wish everyone all the very best and happy photography.

For "Macro Mondays" group, 3 April 2023. Topic #303, "Key hole". This is on an old wooden chest, vintage about 1870, which once belonged to my grandfather.

Sydney once had the largest tramway network in the Southern Hemisphere, but it was closed down in 1961. In retrospect that was a mistake and now, at great expense, a new Light Rail Network is being developed. See also PiP. Wishing everyone a very Happy Bench Monday and a good week to come.

My friend and I heading out for our kayaking trip on Sydney Harbour. This image was taken by my friend's son.

Out with a friend on Sydney Harbour with a borrowed kayak and a borrowed waterproof camera. Sydney has an active marine historical group, who are working to restore these classic boats - the one on the deck is a former Sydney ferry. Happy Fence Friday and have a great weekend, everyone.