While wondering through the scrub near the old Jupiter Creek diggings I came across this extraordinary construction. I don’t think it was ever covered with animal pelts and home to anyone in particular but you can easily imagine it might have been. Photo: Robert Rath, ‘Day 959, Inside The Teepee’ 2.5s f/11 ISO100 15mm
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In my short time fossicking for gold in the Adelaide Hills I have learned two important lessons. The first is that you are going to dig up a lot of trash and the second is it’s only ever about fun and exercise, any yellow shiny stuff is a bonus. In an estimated 40 hours of […]
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This old push-bike has probably not been peddled for a long while judging by the state of the very flat tyres and the green paint on the pedals. It’s a pity really because when ever I see a bike parked, locked up or otherwise my mind is immediately drawn to the story behind the rider […]
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If you are into the sea air, a gorgeous sunset, a box of fishing tackle and being with friends you could do a lot worse than spending Friday night at the end of Henley Beach Jetty. I watched these merry makers for a short while as the sun descended beyond a watery horizon. While I […]
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I’d say countless picks have scoured this patch of alluvial overburden near Echunga in the Adelaide Hills looking for some little morsel of shiny yellow missed by the old timers more than a century ago. This pick’s most useful feature is as a prop for the camera as I explore, scratch around a little and […]
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