Fun in the sun with Friends from Downunder

For almost nine years I called Brisbane Australia home, and only returned to Canada two short years ago. It's never far from my mind, as are the great friends I left behind. Tonight I had a pleasant reminder of my 'other' home when an e-mail from my friend Richard, a fellow photographer, made a noisy entrance into my Inbox. Richard introduced me to a local photography club where I met and made more new friends.

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We had a grand time and I thoroughly enjoyed our photographic forays that gave me an opportunity to learn not only about the area but also about photography. We'd drive a bit and stop to check out the local sites, searching for photo opps as we went.

We found windows with bullet holes...

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Mail boxes with character...

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And characters with caps...

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No outing was complete without capturing a gum tree...

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before sliding on home at the end of the day

with smiles on our faces and photos this big!

It was great to hear from you Richard. The pubs just aren't the same over here. Remember, when you or any of the gang are over this way, you are always welcome at my new home.