Old School

Tainia Finlay

Old School

This was once a school. ‘Waugan School’ My dear friend and neighbour Arthur used to attend there as a boy. It closed in 1943 & held 10 pupils maximum.

On closer inspection it is occupied today. You can see the dweller on the chimney, a ‘Willy Wagtail’ who wasn’t at all keen on me being at his home!

Lachlan Valley, rural NSW

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Old School by Tainia Finlay
Old School by Tainia Finlay
  • adgray

    adgray

    I truely believe that in a past life I taught school in a place like this!
    I see it and I know it and I long to be there teaching … again … ?
    Such a wonderful shot great colours and yes so fitting that the Willy-wagtail is now King of it! :o)

  • Tainia Finlay

    Tainia Finlay

    Thank you so much ad! and for faving it too, you would be a fabulous teacher, I’m sure all the kids would be hanging on your every word you have such a lovely imagination :D

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    You have captured this with such beautiful light,l can picture the children lining up for class and the chatter in the play area,well captured Tai

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you so much Trudi for your valued comments and ongoing support! Your very kind.

  • georgieboy98

    georgieboy98

    Great work mate and we took photos in more than one school like this in NSW. It would be very interesting to know how many of THEM are now in this condition. I know for sure of one – at GARAH in the state’s north – where we were told that their school had just been sold for the princely sum of $5. But it was going to cost the buyer close to $5000 to have it trucked out!! I love the light in this photo and I bet that willy wagtail is not the only inhabitant!! Hugs, Peter

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you Peter, I wasn’t game to venture in to see what else lived there ô¿ô

    It was beautiful, early evening while there is still some warmth in the sun. Hugs, Tai x

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    :-)

  • dairygirl08

    dairygirl08

    wow, that is very interesting, and a brilliant shot as well, the frame looks unreal on it as well, really sets it off

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thanks so much Anne-Marie also for faving it! Your continued support is much appreciated

  • dairygirl08

    dairygirl08

    most welcome :D

  • John Pitman

    John Pitman

    Great lighting here Tai and colours. John

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you John, your very kind. Tai

  • binjy

    binjy

    This is a beautiful ‘portrait’ of a piece of history :) The willie-wag adds a nice touch of life .

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Many thanks binjy,much appreciated, Tai

  • Rickyd

    Rickyd

    beautiful lighting on this my friend

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Much appreciated mate, thank you!

  • Steve Sass

    Steve Sass

    very nice Tai! Nice commentary as well!

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thanks heaps Steve!

  • Wayne Holman

    Wayne Holman

    True Aussie outback right down to the galvanised roof, wonderful image Tai

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thanks mate, I miss the sea so much but when you come across little gems like this it does become inspiring!

  • dougie1

    dougie1

    how can i compete with such wonderful comment? grat pic tai, he said,humbly. xxx

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you dougie, your comments are truly appreciated mate x

  • Sharon Wormleaton

    Sharon Wormleaton

    Another great shot of an old building. I hope that old buildings like this always litter the Aussie landscape…they really add character. It’s probably in better condition then some of our present day schools.

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you Sharon, my dear friend Arthur used to arrive to school in a Silky (sp) Wonderful history of a beautiful country.

  • Kathryn Potempski

    Kathryn Potempski

    great find Tanya,fantastic comp,I just love old houses

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thanks so much Kathryn, I’m glad I caught it to preserve it’s memory before it falls down!

  • AARDVARK

    AARDVARK

    Memories of my first school at Osbaldwick!

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Lol Aardi, you didn’t attend Shipton Street Junior School did you?

    Thank you for your comments :D

  • Sue Buckingham

    Sue Buckingham

    I see him, I see him! I saw lots of willy wagtails the other day and of course I didn’t have my camera with me! What an amazing story Tai, a long way from the overcrowded classrooms we have nowadays! x

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you Sue, I wish I’d had my zoom but then would have missed the building …. I often think of buying another body for the lenses lol, always whichever one you have attached you need another one! x

  • Kimberly Palmer

    Kimberly Palmer

    Very nice shot Tai….great color tone and perspective here. .... love the added dweller. =)

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you so much Kimmie :D

  • AARDVARK

    AARDVARK

    No, just Osbaldwick Church School.

  • Carol & Kev Haberle

    Carol & Kev Ha...

    Simply magical capture, perfect lighting, love the shadowplay, perfect dwelling for a wagtail!!

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    What lovely thoughtful comments Carol, thanks so much and am delighted you faved it! Tai

  • Bev Woodman

    Bev Woodman

    Great shot of this wonderful old school – the walls could tell some stories.

  • louisegreen

    louisegreen

    A wonderful shot, you have captured it just at the right time of the day.

  • Tainia Finlay replied

    Thank you everso much Louise and for faving it too, much appreciated

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