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''.
