Oz Day 2006. A different perspective (DU Warning)

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Oz Day 2006. A different perspective (DU Warning)

Postby johndec on Thu Jan 26, 2006 7:52 pm

As I threatened here I went down to Carss Park today and tried to take some different pictures. I didn't completely stick to my "dark side" theme, however the fun ride pics are not what you would see everyday. :wink: Anyway, on with the show:

1. The flag and the sign say it all about what a diverse nation we are:
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2. Dumped.
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3. Can you believe there is a grave smack bang in the middle of thousands of people celebrating Australia Day? (The guy who founded the area, guess he wanted a waterview)...
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4. I thought of several captions for this pic, but none of them M rated :shock:
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5. A footpath designed by a commitee?
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6. A fellow forum member who wishes to remain anonymous and probably wishes me dead when she sees this. :lol:
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7. Cops at play. Notice how they are only using the thin blue line..
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8. As close as I've ever got to a self portrait. The crap is on the mirror, not my CCD. :lol:
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Postby jethro on Thu Jan 26, 2006 7:59 pm

The first pic will bring some holler. Who cares! get on with it. The rest are part of our culture which is unique. And great shots to boot. I bet the cops get in the shit for having fun.
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Postby Onyx on Thu Jan 26, 2006 8:54 pm

 LOL I found the uncaptioned cone shaped face quite hilarious too. The shape of the mouth, those 'hinting' eyebrows, etc.

Good to see you had a fun day out John.

That anonymous forum member seems to be having great fun too. :)
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Postby digitor on Thu Jan 26, 2006 9:21 pm

jethro wrote:The first pic will bring some holler. Who cares! get on with it.
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I can't imagine why on earth that would happen - care to explain?

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Postby sheepie on Thu Jan 26, 2006 9:24 pm

roflmao!

Maybe it's just the (several) crowns I've had tonight, but these pics are brilliant ;)
Especially like the coppers and Niko.... ;) As for that bouncy castle thingy, there's definately something going on there!
Sorry I missed you guys - got caught up doing some speaker rewiring and lost track of time. The TV sounds good now though! ;)
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Postby birddog114 on Thu Jan 26, 2006 9:24 pm

John,
Glad to hear that you've had a great a day outing
Yes, they're difference perspective and nice captures.
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Postby drifter on Thu Jan 26, 2006 10:32 pm

I like the last two John It just needs to be straightened up a bit in my opinion .

I had to laugh at the dumped rubbish with the stickers on it . More effort has gone into putting those stickers on than would have been needed to take the damn stuff away , i'm sure whoever dumped it is quaking in there boots at the on going investigation . Govt. at its finest again .
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Postby johndec on Thu Jan 26, 2006 11:36 pm

Jethro: I don't see a problem, actually I see the opposite. Considering what has happened recently, I find this little demonstration of unity quite encouraging and feel privilaged to capture the moment.

Chi: "Not that there is anything wrong with that" :shock: :lol:

Leon: With your obvious skills as a judge of "brilliant" imagery, I'm amazed that you haven't been elevated to the exalted rank of Moderator :wink:
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Postby sheepie on Fri Jan 27, 2006 6:35 am

johndec wrote:Leon: With your obvious skills as a judge of "brilliant" imagery, I'm amazed that you haven't been elevated to the exalted rank of Moderator :wink:

;) Picture of the week material mate ;)
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Postby Nikkofan on Fri Jan 27, 2006 8:50 am

I'm not going to kill you John. It just made me laugh! So much for remaining anonymous. Glad I thought to quickly shoot you shooting me! I have a nice shot of you behind the camera now.

Once I prised myself out of that tiny little space and managed to disengage my knees from my neck, we had a great day - kids had a ball!

Nice to meet up with you and Joanne & the boys yesterday and great pics!

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Postby Glen on Fri Jan 27, 2006 9:20 am

John, love the first, especially after your title :lol: :lol:
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Postby MATT on Fri Jan 27, 2006 9:57 am

The caption in the first says it all.. Thata is a great pic.

Love the Cops, and the inflatable jumping thing..

Had a good laugh at these.

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Postby Mal on Fri Jan 27, 2006 11:52 am

The jumping castle is a winner, the expression and the angle and the halh hidden Beefeater.. :) :) :) :)
A nice collection of photos from a wonderful day. Well done.
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