An Aussie "Frog and Toad"

Rosalie Dale IPA

An Aussie "Frog and Toad"

“Frog and Toad” is an Australian colloquialism (or Strine) for “road” (as “Trouble and Strife” is for “wife” ... and “billy lids” is for “kids” ... and so on!). This shot is being uploaded for the Frog and Toad Challenge in the Australian Travel Photography & Writing Group.

Taken at Cootamundra (NSW, Australia) on a misty morning last week.

Voted into the Top 10 of the Frog and Toad Challenge (Australian Photography & Travel Writing Group) Aug 09

  1. Landscapes
  2. Trees
  3. Cards
  4. EOD
  5. Rusty
  6. Flowers
  7. Architecture
  8. Macro
  9. CatchAll
  10. DM

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An Aussie "Frog and Toad" by Rosalie Dale IPA
An Aussie "Frog and Toad" by Rosalie Dale IPA
  • GailD

    GailD

    Thought it looked familiar. Great shot here Rosalie. All the best in the challenge.

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    Thanks Gail – these scenes are repeated all around the country!

  • Greg Carrick

    Greg Carrick

    lovely balance in the composition and colours

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    Glad you like it Greg – thank you

  • TokikoAnderson

    TokikoAnderson

    This one looks a lot like the old art painted by welknown artist feautured in magazine or find in antique store. my favore kind:D

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    I can understand why painters loved painting our bush scenes when Australia was discovered Tokiko – we do have some lovely colours and scenes. Thank you for the wonderful compliment.

  • Josie Jackson

    Josie Jackson

    Beautiful composition Rosalie, you seem to be able to catch these lovely misty shots, love the colours and light and good luck in the challenge

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    The technique gets honed over time – new things to try!!! Glad you like it Josie – thank you

  • SharonD

    SharonD

    Beautiful photo and colours Rosalie. I like your processing.

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    Much appreciated Sharon – will have to turn it into a tutorial

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Lovely shot of a lovely place …

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    Thanks heaps Tom

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    I think your Frog and toad is great, well done Rosalie..

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    :)) I must confess we don’t hear the old ‘Strine’ phrases much any more – shame – made for some very colourful (and confusing) conversations in days gone by! Thanks Jase

  • Peter Hill

    Peter Hill

    Sublime, and oozes depth

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    Hi buddy! Thanks for the lovely compliment – I am a real sucker for our trees and bush (and it being so lush in that area really helps!)

  • sfmilner

    sfmilner

    Greetings Rosalie; Stunning !
    steve

  • Ric Alexander

    Ric Alexander

    this is a great image, Love your detail in this one.

  • Gilberte

    Gilberte

    Very nice photo Rosalie…glad you explained the expression..I was looking for your frog and toad and didn’t find them!! lol.. good luck in the competition!

  • Marvin Collins

    Marvin Collins

    Beautiful work Rosalie!

  • Robin Webster

    Robin Webster

    This is beautiful Rosalie! I love the way the curve in the road draws you into the frame!

  • barkeypf

    barkeypf

    Looks like a story book cover Rosalie. Well done.

  • pryere

    pryere

    Lovely shot, great edit. Well worth a ‘butchers’.

  • debsphotos

    debsphotos

    Such lovely colours and light Rosalie!! Beautiful ‘frog and toad” image!*-)

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    lovely shot

  • Phil Woodman

    Phil Woodman

    no wheel tracks ?

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    A few wheel tracks but not an overly frequented road Phil – part of a bush park near Cootamundra and it leads to a healthy climb to a lookout.

  • kenspics

    kenspics

    This road MUST lead to the Emerald City…but where are the yellow bricks???
    Beautiful beautiful beautiful!!!!
    I love the “strine “examples you provide!! lol

  • Philip Johnson

    Philip Johnson

    to quote ken duncan fog a blessing for any photographer…. now if we could just make as much money as he does !

    congrats Rosalie

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    Ken is right – there’s nothing like some light on a mist! Maybe we should carry a machine around with us and make our own!

  • mariarty

    mariarty

    beautiful composition and lighting.

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    Thanks Marie

  • Hans Goepel

    Hans Goepel

    Beautiful composition Rosalie. Instant Fav!

  • Rosalie Dale IPA replied

    Thanks for the fav Hans

  • Claire Farley

    Claire Farley

    Beautiful work Rosalie! Congrats on your Top Ten placement.

  • Jan Fijolek

    Jan Fijolek

    Love it, beautiful colours and foggy background!

  • Sue Nueckel

    Sue Nueckel

    I Love It

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