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Jeppo (11574) 2009-06-03 3:12

hola Antonio,

this is a funny shot that tells an interesting story.
and it's funny - and gives also a bit of hope - when I think that Australia was a conviction colony first...than the eldorado for many migrants....which turned itself into a modern pleasant state.

thanks for this shot and story
silvio

I could c

aadilj (17950) 2009-06-03 5:26

I like the shot. The colours and the stones. The sharpness and the focus. Specially at a time when Indians are having trouble down under...I wouldny want to comment any further!

Polonaise (5625) 2009-06-03 8:37

An extremely precious post...
There is a reason for posting these...
A clear and enjoyable reason.

A rarity on TE ?
You bet ..

Thanks, pal.
Stay that way

g.

..................

dareco (17024) 2009-06-03 19:05

This really is incredible!! I'm shocked! A very interesting and informative post, and all three pictures are very well done. Very good detail!!! TFS

mafegan (3949) 2009-06-04 0:38

Hello Antonio
It was good idea to post this image reminding us of the convict heritage of this nation and also showing the sentences handed out not quite 200 years ago. Thanks for posting these images, Marlene

ChrisJ (69430) 2009-06-04 5:46

Ola Antonio,

The wide angled, panoramic format suits well here. Well composed using the rule of thirds. I visited Port Arthur which appears similar. Tfs!

delpeoples (5318) 2009-06-05 0:15

Hi Anotnio, an interesting subject matter, well-titled which tells us a bit of the penal history of Tasmania. I like how you've composed it and the sharpness of the image. TFS and have a wonderful Long Weekend, Lisa.

bakes888 (18055) 2009-06-05 2:05

Hi Antonio. This is a thought provoking post, it would have been totally life changing for so small a crime. I’m not sure who was better of in the long run though, those that prospered after release or the good folk left behind in dear old Blighty. Well captured and thanks for sharing.
Have a good weekend, Paul.

jmdias (18683) 2009-06-06 7:44

antonio

curiosa maneira de homenagear "degredados, bandidos e ladrões" que na verdade foram usados como pioneiros. Creio que a maior parte deles deve ter ficado aí mesmo na austrália e reerguido suas vidas a partir do zero, talvez se tivessem cumprido as penas no país de origem não teriam se recuperado, mas numa terra nova e com tantos nas mesmas condições.;. No BR também houve um pouco disto, mas em menor escala, principalmente no início da colonização. Com certeza muitas destas pessoas cometeram seus crimes, no que hoje a linguagem policamente correta diria, por sobrevivência.

abraços

jorge

parbo (10936) 2009-06-08 15:48

Olá Antonio,

Your skilfully captured and posted photos full with incredible stories also same in related complementary shoots too. 10 years, 30 years, even 50, 100 years are nothing if you think more longer time slices. Splendid work, excellent documentary. Congratulation twice. Have a nice new week.

Parabéns e Abraço!

Ertugrul

batalay (20658) 2009-06-16 7:29

Hello Antonio,

Simple but compelling shot, complemented by an engaging note. Two things come to mind: In 1996 I was on a cruise around the British Isles and, visiting, South Hampton, in England, I saw a plaque on the wall, "From this site the Pilgrims (all Puritans) sailed on the Mayflower to the New World in 1620." From an adjoining pier it read, "Darwin sailed out on the Beagle;" and a little farther away, "The Titanic sailed out from this pier." Then another thing that comes to mind, when President Clinton was embroiled in the Monica sex scandal, an Aussie was quoted, addressing an American friend, "I'm glad you got the Puritans and we got the convicts!"

Cheers,

Bulent