Photographs copyright: DAVID McMAHON
This figure of the infamous bushranger (that’s Aussie-speak for “outlaw”) Ned Kelly stands tall over the Victorian town of Glenrowan and is an integral part of local folklore. During a long interstate drive on Friday 5 June, I pulled off the Hume Highway and literally parked under the statue.
I quickly shot some silhouettes of the famous figure before heading to a local cafe for breakfast. About 45 minutes later, the sun had shifted to my advantage, but I still had to work the angles to get the statue against a patch of blue sky.
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mmmm, great statue....
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ReplyDeleteAnother did you know ... Arms & The Man is the title of a play by G.B. Shaw - Its title comes from the opening words of Virgil's Aeneid: "Arma virumque cano" - (and when Husband was still acting, yes, he was an actor) he 'did' that show .. played Bluntschli
ReplyDeleteNot at all familiar with this famous outlaw but can say with all honesty...he's scary as hell!
ReplyDeleteDidn't they make a movie about this guy?
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing coincidence, I was just watching Ned Kelly the movie staring Mick Jagger on tv five minutes ago. lol. This movie doesn't look as good as the other one that I saw. Thats a really great statue!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of a scary looking statue -- interesting, one doesn't frequently see statues to outlaws. And the skies are beautiful and a great backdrop!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend, David.
I like the word bushranger. And my new goal for the weekend is to see how many times I can use that word. I'll give you a full report on Monday.
ReplyDeleteThere is something so disturbing about that. Yet, it's one of those things that is so eerie, one can't look away.
ReplyDeleteHe is a freaky looking guy. I wouldn't like seeing him. He leaves one to wonder, what does his face look like under there?
ReplyDeleteWhy did he wear a bucket on his head? Wouldn't a balaclava have been more comfortable? Great shots David.
ReplyDeleteNot sure I like this statue at all. In fact, I don't! However, it makes a good photo for your post and as usual, you get good photos!
ReplyDeleteI love the second one.
ReplyDelete(And thanks for your kind words/visits during my prolonged break from blogging!)
Ned Kelly equal to our Robin Hood perhaps but yours would not be seen dead in tights.
ReplyDeleteGreat capture.
Great! :)
ReplyDeleteStand and deliver! Great!
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interesting attire the fellow wears. reminds me a wee bit of the giant paul bunyan statue that is located some place (i forget now) in the western part of the u.s.
ReplyDeletehave a wonderful weekend.
Ohh... I little scaring... from Australia this week.
ReplyDeleteNice weekend from Anne in Norway.
That is outstanding, love these pics.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Guy
Regina In Pictures
Well they are great shots but I am not sure I would like to be that close to him! Imposing statue. Do you know how tall he is? Looks massive.
ReplyDeleteI got my act together in time and played too!
Good one. Always enjoy seeing Australia's BIG things.
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That's scary looking especially if you're out late at night.
ReplyDeletewonderful sky and fantastic blue!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, David!
Luiz
Well he'd scare me if I was Constable Lonigan! (I like that story!)
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of a fun subject.
Love it. As a firearms enthusiast, I love these shots. Thanks for sharing David1
ReplyDeleteI like the sky in the last one but that is one scary statue!
ReplyDeleteIt's funny, but I saw that dude hanging in the local Outback not a week ago! A bad ass...but stupid!
ReplyDeleteI really love that last shot.
ReplyDeleteHis helmet/facegear reminds me of The Day the Earth Stood Still with Keaunu Reeves (mispelled no doubt). i wonder if that's where they got the idea? Right there in Australia!
ReplyDeleteAfter coming back and reading these comments I think a little history about Ned Kelly is needed.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great movie - very moving and very sad.
The first one is very impressive,. well done.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice SWF
Greetings from NL
Oh Lord...it's always so nice to see an Irishman making such a good impression while out in the world. *sigh* ROFL Ok, I'm actually crying. But laughing. I don't know.
ReplyDeleteI remember going to see Ned Kelly the film with Mick Jagger. I don't remember much about it as I fell asleep but Ned Kelly/Mick Jagger did not look anything like that statue. Perhaps he would have done if he had had a bucket on his head!
ReplyDeleteYikes! Happy SWF!
ReplyDeleteThat's a pretty impressive statue !!!
ReplyDeleteOne if ol' Ned knew how good he'd look against a bright blue sky :-)
mmmm, great statue....
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