Thursday, February 21, 2008

Picture Perfect: Shadows and More.

 

and More.

The photo I am using here is of a car that caught my eye as we drove along the highway from Sydney to Adelaide. Not too far up the highway, well actually the photo was taken at Moss Vale a few hours out of Sydney, we stopped and so did the well loved Ford Custom line. I had my camera handy and could not resist taking this photo. It was late in the afternoon heading towards evening and you can see the shadows across the car and also across the footpath. These are the elongated late afternoon type shadows

There is even the shadow on the wall of the lady walking by.

The car an eye catching two door coupe was the pride and joy of its owner/ restorer. I hope Nicko is seeing this post?.

Now there is another reason for this post. This week in Adelaide we have the Clipsal 500 Car Race and it is a very big event for those who follow the car racing calendar. This is the V8 Super Car series and tomorrow they take to the street circuit around Adelaide, for practice sessions and qualifying races the big races taking place through the weekend..

This promises to be a big weekend here with more also on our agenda. The Adelaide Fringe Festival starting here also on the 22ND of February is the biggest Fringe Festival to date beginning with a party bringing tens of thousands of revelers to the East End of Adelaide. Fringe artists, including Cycology performer Linsey Pollack who will perform at the party and at strategically located street stages, giving everyone a glimpse of the Fringe draw cards for 2008.

How opposite can you get in one not so big city? Yes we can do it and do it well.

Then in March 7Th until 9Th we haveWOMADelaide in the Botanic Park and I have been to this in the past and loved every single minute I have spent there and that being more often than not the full weekend.

Now this is only a taste of the feast that our fine city will put on over the next few weeks and even though I have rambled off from myPicture Perfect Photo above, I do hope you will excuse my excitement because I am off to stand in the Shadows and watch this exciting world in front of me go by.

Cheers from Milli.

Ps I have left links for the high lighted events.

25 comments:

  1. Hei Milli

    Grand, grand take on the theme!
    Thanks so much for the handy links as well.
    Have a super duper weekend. HUGZ

    Mine's up @ this addy:
    http://riihele.multiply.com/journal/item/630/PICTURE_PERFECT_SHADOW

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  2. Those cars are worth a pretty penny!.. come visit when u can mine is up

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  3. so u may be off for sometime from online friends? sob,sob, but the car a sedan or six seats do i get a seat along to go or should i wait for you as usual at New Papua Guniea? but you did make your commitment.
    Thanks for shadowing me

    Your visit to my participation is appreciated
    http://shankarg.multiply.com/journal/item/44/2008-m040-Picture_Perfect_-_Shadow_-_20_Feb_13_30_Chennai_India
    ShankarG♥2♥

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  4. love the car and the shot .. great color contrasts ... 7 woofs!

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  5. I like antique cars. That's a very nice one. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Yes Milli, Thank you for visiting my Shadow blog and commenting on it. I have in fact posted 2 entries on this theme and I request you to visit the other one too. The links are-
    http://jayaramanms.multiply.com/journal/item/73
    http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-wHph4Fg7er_0G0bOurZW.KsRJQ--;_ylt=AhP0jDpO_t2XHcnxkXqIJDO0AOJ3?cq=1

    Ah. Now your Picture and your story are amazing and great. Your photo is also eye-catching. Thanks for sharing. Best of luck.

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  7. Nice shot, you don't get to see that kind of car every day. TFS!

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  8. Chiaroscuro
    invaded
    by colour..................... i want that car!

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  9. OMG, look at that car. I love old cars. We have a car club that meets at the restaurant, where I work, every Tues. Wonderful shot.
    http://lindylooh.multiply.com/journal/item/593/Picture_PerfectShadow

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  10. I love T-birds! The older the better!. Nice pic too! Sounds like you've got a lot to look forward to and so will we. Looking forward to hearing about all the festivities.

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  11. Wonderful picture Milli and while I am sure you will enjoy your view I can not imagine you will be hidden in the shadows.

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  12. The Ford Custom line was a great car. It was the second car I owned when younger. The first I owned was an FJ Holden. Now I'm showing my age !!!!!!!! My son and grand son live in Adelaide and they are going to the to the Clipsal again this year. Have a great day Milli. Hugssss

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  13. thats a great car! Definately alot of shadows!

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  14. I love old cars. Your photo is very creative and cool. You got the perfect moment there. Please congrat the car owner. His car is awesome!!
    http://dianadji.multiply.com/journal/item/361/The_Snowflake_Shadow_-_S_H_A_D_O_W

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  15. What a lovely car. I like it's colours. Great photo! I'm surprised Romeo hasn't been to visit yet.... he's crazy over classical cars.

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  16. Oooo great shot and wonderful blog - thanks for sharing!

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  17. Thanks to everyone who visited and commented here I loved doing this theme and memories came back big time...It was a sad weekend as far as the race went and I wish never again for a repeat of what ahppened on the track in our fair state...

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