tiabunna's photos with the keyword: Forbes

The weir on the Lachlan River at Forbes, NSW. Home again and trying to catch up, so a shot from the files. Explored.

Ben Hall was a famous Australian bushranger (highwayman/bandit in other countries). While he may not have been a Robin Hood, Hall was considered a "gentleman bushranger" who never killed anyone, kept his word, and stole only from the wealthy. We went to visit the place outside Forbes where a party of police troopers gunned him down, 150 years ago today, on 5 May 1865. Maybe it was appropriate that the heavens opened as we arrived (we were unable to leave the car). This Australian folk song is about him. Explored.

The Forbes Post Office demonstrates that, back in 1881, Post Offices were considered major public buildings. (best viewed large on black). HFF

Out in the wheat fields country near Forbes. The rain arrived not long after this was taken. View on black. HFF. Explored.

At least the Easter rain enabled some pleasant reflections, such as this Renault 4CV. Explored.

Renault 4CVs gathered outside the Forbes Town Hall for the official welcome, to begin the events of the Renault 4CV Muster for 2015. Best on black. Explored.

This picture is 28 in my "100 Strangers" project. Two ladies were staying in the unit beside ours in Forbes. They were there for the camel races and, when their husbands were unable to go along, decided to have a "girls' weekend". They were fascinated by my little red Renault (see earlier shot) and wanted their photos taken with it - that seemed a good opportunity to ask them if they would be in my "100 strangers" project, to which they agreed. Two further shots in notes. Robyn had a brilliant laugh, which I managed to capture by reminding her of a joke (2nd note). I hope you like these shots, Robyn. Come to a point, there is a fence in the background, so HFF!

This picture is 27 in my "100 Strangers" project. Two ladies were staying in the unit beside ours in Forbes. They were there for the camel races and, when their husbands were unable to go along, decided to have a "girls' weekend". They were fascinated by my little red Renault (see earlier shot) and wanted their photos taken with it - that seemed a good opportunity to ask them if they would be in my "100 strangers" project, to which they agreed. Second shot in the note. I hope you like these shots, Kerry. Come to a point, there is a fence in the background, so HFF!

Camel racing is held annually at Easter in Forbes, where we had our old car gathering. Images in notes show the field for one of the races being led to the start past some of the rear-engined Renaults, and earlier in one of the races. View large. If you stay with the musical link to the end, you'll learn the winner! www.youtube.com/watch?v=BavRrRNvz8g

Camel racing is held annually at Easter in Forbes, where we had our old car gathering. Too good to pass, we had to be there (as were a great many local people, see note). Best viewed large. Explored.

Seen over Easter around the end pillar of a bridge in Forbes. I have no idea of the ribbon's significance. Better on black. HFF.