Photographs copyright: DAVID McMAHON
This shot of an idyllic Outback scene was taken at the tiny community of Dadswells Bridge, the northernmost town in the Grampians National Park. With a population of just 250 (yep, that's correct) it is a fuel stop on the Western Highway, connecting Adelaide and Melbourne.
Dadswells Bridge is most famous for the Giant Koala, a 14-metre-high landmark in the farming community. It’s just a tad more than 250 kilometres from Melbourne and as you can see in this shot, I’ve tried to capture the essence of the Outback. Wide open spaces. Gum trees. Clear blue sky. Contrast of colours. The sort of scenery I love to photograph.
Okay, now look at the second picture (below), which is also taken from the same spot. But this time I’ve used the zoom lens. The hoarding/ billboard that blends into the background in the first frame, is in sharp focus this time. Obviously, they love their curry in the Outback. And for those who like a bit of multi-lingual trivia, the name of the restaurant, Namaskaar, translates to the classic Aussie greeting of ``G'day''.
10 comments:
I have a cousin who lives in that region but I will likely never get to see it myself. "Good on ya" for enjoying it and thanks for sharing it with us all. If you get ever to our quarter, you will fall in love with it as well for all the same reasons.
Thats neat... Looks like the curry will soon take over the world. What i am very curious about, which I could not make out in the second snap, is what is that thing made on the signage on the left hand side. It looks like a duck to me, something like donald duck. Is it???... Siddharth
Hi Lin,
Where exactly does your cousin live? I'm guessing it's in the Wimmera-Grampians region, right?
It is a beautiful part of the country and one to which I would like to return, camera in hand.
I'm glad you enjoyed the blogpost. Thank you, too, for taking the trouble to leave a comment.
If you have a blog, do leave the url as a comment here - and I will definitely visit your site.
Cheers
David
Hi Siddharth,
If you're referring to the black plumage, it's actually something like a ceremonial feather in the guy's turban.
It also struck me that the figure in Indian garb was perhaps based on the world-famous Maharajah that Bobby Kooka created as the face of Air-India.
You can even see the turned-up footwear, much the same as the Maharajah.
Alas, no one could claim a moustache like the Air-India Maharajah.
Cheers
David
david,that is a witty caption! but then how on earth did our friend get to the back of the beyond?
vindaloo seems to be overtaking the vegemite!
Hi Gopal,
But yours is an even wittier comment - yes, the vindaloo is certainly overtaking the Vegemite!
It's a very strange place for a restaurant, because it's not even a major fuel stop. For starters, the service area is too small for the interstate trucks.
When the place opens, I'll drive up and sample the food and let you know what it's like.
I have to say, Indian food here in Melbourne is terrific.
Cheers
David
My cousin in actually in Eaglehawk, Victoria. I also have an eccentric cousin spending time between Devon and Tasmania.
We live in the American southwest, or at least trying to. So far, so good however.
Lin
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Hi Lin,
Don't we all have eccentric cousins? Anyone else listenin'?!!!
Have driven past Eaglehawk several times.
Thanks for leaving your url. Will drop by this afternoon. Look forward to the visit.
Keep smiling
David
David,
I miss Indian food! Have not been lucky here, and have not even been brave enough to make my own!
If any of your readers know good Indian restaurants in Montreal, I will be glad for the heads up!
cheers,
Cecilia
Hi Cecilia,
Will certainly do that and let you know.
Maybe you'll have to make a trip to Oz - the Indian food here is sensational.
Cheers
David
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