The First Dray Of Winter
Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHON
Today is the official start of winter, so I headed downstairs at lunchtime to get some shots to give you an idea of what a beautiful day it is. The gale-force winds of the past 48 hours have vanished and we have mainly blue skies and a crisp day. I had shot about a dozen frames and was about to turn back when I heard the distinctive ``clip-clop'' of horseshoes on asphalt. Nothing like a couple of well groomed Clydesdales (and a Melbourne tram) to give you a picture of a sunny winter day here Down Under. To get an idea of just how sunny it's been, check out the shadow of the horses.
10 comments:
nice picture.... I love the horse drawn carriages... used to get quite few rides on them at Calcutta Maidan!!
The Clydesdales always look like they're wearing boots - which is appropriate for the first day of winter!!! Ha!
Hi Sam,
Never got to ride one at the Maidan - but will do so the next time I come to India!
Cheers
David
Hi Ozlady,
Very observant. Clydesdales of course are well known for their fashion sense!
Cheers
David
From the forecast I thought today was going to be the coldest day this week but it turned out alright which is good.
Good picture!
hi david,
RK from Bangalore. how are you? thanks for visiting my blog. (just finished 1 yr y'day)
you have a terrific blog here. simply love to keep reading your trivia, posts and anything you write.
my son (1 yr 9 months) loves animals: specially horses, cows and dogs. had taken him on a horse cart in Mysore. we call it Tonga here, you must be knowing it. will show him this picture and he will pester me for a ride again.
keep blogging and sharing all that wonderful knowledge you have.
take care and regards
RK
http://bellurramki18.wordpress.com/
Hi Wes,
Glad you liked the picture. It certainly was a cold start to the day, but the clear sky was a bonus and the temperature during daylight hours was great.
Thanks for visiting. Hope to see you back here again.
Cheers
David
Hi RK,
Congratulations on completing a year. I'm glad you like my site - and I'm delighted that your son likes animals.
Yes, I'm very familiar with the word `tonga' - brings back many memories for me.
Thank you for you kind words about sharing knowledge.
Hope to see you here again. Will try and post another animal picture for your son.
Cheers
David
Awwwwwww.....nice horsies.
Hi Dilly,
Nice to hear from you again. I was trying to be a horse whisperer!
Cheers
David
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