Main Street - Wilcannia
This was shot in 2006, Canon 20D, 16-35mm at 35mm, f/9, 1/250”, ISO 200, 9:39am, same day as The Last to Leave
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joak
great composition ..that big roo is so cool!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks joak….the roos just love the shade on a hot morning :)
TextureoftheSin
Fantastic!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks TOTS!
Silvia Ganora
Fell in love with that kangaroo! Fantastic capture, Mel! :)
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks so much, Silvia!
Sean Farragher
hectic pace,,,,,lol fantastic shot
Mel Brackstone replied
Very hectic…..flat out like a lizard drinking :) Thanks Sean.
JimFilmer
I see you caught it at peak hour aswell…. top shot Mel
Mel Brackstone replied
Ahhh, this was just after peak hour :) Thanks Jim.
Paul Louis Vil...
Wow Mel, such a gorgeous image! I love it! :D
Mel Brackstone replied
Cheers, PLV!
BAD-HARVEST
i think the roo is enjoying that…lol
great shot babe
Mel Brackstone replied
Nice and cool in that shade, thanks Karen!
Tom Gomez
Love it, the reclining kangaroo realy makes this cool shot …
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Tom!
Belinda Fraser
awesome.
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks!
betha
I loved the ‘The Last to Leave’ very Australian, but this one, great work Kangaroo is a perfect addition.
Mel Brackstone replied
Cheers, betha!
Rosalie Dale IPA
I do love this with the casual “oh, and by the way, kangaroos do hop down the main street” feel to it! Excellent tones … a classic postcard shot.
Mel Brackstone replied
They do indeed….and sleep on the bitumen :) Thanks Rosalie!
walela
Neat shot!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks walela!
Barb Leopold
Ha, yep, a classic Aussie capture….... you sure you didn’t pay that kanga to pose for you Mel????
Mel Brackstone replied
not a cent, honest :) thanks Barb :)
Christine Wilson
such a simple composition love everything about it
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Christine!
Anne O'Connor
The roo says it all. Good Australian icon type of image.
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Anne!
catherine walker
Fantastic.
Mel Brackstone replied
Cheers!
Paul Vanzella
ha – love this!
Mel Brackstone replied
Great!
Chanel2
Great image Mel.
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Catherine!
Mark Ross
Had to do a double take on this Mel. Assumed it was a dog at first glance! Oddly fascinating photograph.
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Mark, ugly dog though :)
Ann Van Breemen
This is so cool. The roo is brilliant. Of course, you realise you’re confirming the tourist myth that we have kangaroos hopping down our main streets.(lol)
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Ann, I do what I can :)
Juilee Pryor
this is just fabulous Mel…. high noon and the street is deserted except for the sleep roo….. brilliant
Mel Brackstone replied
Cheers Juilee, they always find the best spots :)
roybarry
I had always been led to believe that Sydney Opera House was one of the architectural wonders of the world….......
Mel Brackstone replied
That and Wilcannia main street, matey :)
deepbluwater
love the simplicity, colors, stillness & wit of this one!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks dbw!
Margaret Whyte
I love this Mel. You have really captured the atmosphere of the sleepy country town.
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Marg, not hard to do in Wilcannia :)
Stuart Chapman
Well, if it’s poppies that you don’t get to see, then for me it’s the sight of a Kangaroo laying down in the street! Lovely lighting Mel and the composition works all so well together.
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Stuart!
anniemaree
ha. brilliant.
Mel Brackstone replied
Cheers!
Richard George
Congratulations for the RB homepage feature!!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Richard!
Lynne Haselden
How COOL is this
Congrats on homepage feature!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks so much Lynne!
~ Selle
FRONT PAGE!!!!
Wooo hoooo!!!!!!
Mel Brackstone replied
Cheers!
Kristina K
fantastic shot mel, love the roo just sittin there, i know they do that too..lol. :) k
Mel Brackstone replied
They do indeed, thanks Kristina!
Mel Brackstone
Thanks everyone!! June 17 – 2009
athex
Great shot deserves to be on main page – well done
Beth Wilson
A fab shot Mel and well deserved home page feature. Congrats! :)
CapturedByKylie
Congratulations on the Red Bubble home page feature. June 17th 2009.
Nicole a Alley
I was attracted by the colours and simplicity and then WOAH there’s a kangaroo!! Brilliant. A delightful, funny surprise.
Virginia McGowan
superb perfect Wilcannia pic…
Michael Kienhuis
A real winner! Mel , Well done, Regards Michael
Nicole Goggins
awesome image mel – love the tones in this!
Pomgonwalkabout
Fantastic Shot