Ask a local about the significance of August and as likely at least two things will be mentioned. The first is the presence of bitingly cold winds and the second would be “the Ekka”, (or as it is more officially reported, “The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland - RNA”). For the most part this month, the cool wind has been remarkably absent, however the 2007 RNA Show, or Ekka as it is known by most kids, kicked off on Thursday last and will be in full swing until this coming Saturday.
Monday evening saw the brother-in-law’s and our family wandering around sideshow alley, looking at displays, buying sample bags and watching the fireworks, along with thousands of others. A good time was particularly had by our kids, now old enough to appreciate what’s going on around them. Colour imagery was the order of the day however one image, the “oh-so” typical shot of the Ferris Wheel, received a monochrome treatment that will enable me to finally post something to Monochrome Brisbane.
Dedicated to the memory of Anton Donkers 30/3/1930 – 16/08/2007.
Monday evening saw the brother-in-law’s and our family wandering around sideshow alley, looking at displays, buying sample bags and watching the fireworks, along with thousands of others. A good time was particularly had by our kids, now old enough to appreciate what’s going on around them. Colour imagery was the order of the day however one image, the “oh-so” typical shot of the Ferris Wheel, received a monochrome treatment that will enable me to finally post something to Monochrome Brisbane.
Dedicated to the memory of Anton Donkers 30/3/1930 – 16/08/2007.
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Martin, both these images are striking and beautifully capture the feeling of the "Alley". The use of colour is what these are about and you have done a top job to bring the life of the show to these two frames. They say to me: colour; movement; happiness — surely are a fitting tribute to Anton - sad news. Keep up the great blog.
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