Ben Hall's view Photo

Photographer’s Note

Ben Hall was a "bushranger" in the 1860s. He used to rob stage coaches carrying gold from the gold fields around Grenfell (Central West NSW).
He hid in various caves around the Weddin mountains, including a cave known as Ben Hall's Cave. This is the view from the entrance to the cave which he liked because he could spot the police troupers.
These days you can't go into the cave (safety reasons!) but when last I had been to the cave in 1989 with my son you could. That time it was raining but I took a photo of my son sitting in the cave entrance (see the workshop). After a huge downpour came we slept in our vehicle and had to drive through flood waters to escape in the morning.

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Budapestman (41618) 2009-10-17 2:46

Hi Ian,
beautiful peaceful landscape with spectacular composition, the depth of the photo is superb, very nice colours and lights. Tfs! Have a nice weekend!
George

mortijo (12158) 2009-10-17 3:40

Hi Ian,
A fine landscape with great colors and a lot of detail. I like the dark stripe that runs low in the sky through the picture.
Regards
John

kevinos (6927) 2009-10-17 3:57

Hi Ian. Old Ben had a wonderful view and if he were a romantic type, I am sure he enjoyed contemplating it. I like the layered composition with the detail and the lovely soft and rich colours of the NSW countryside. regards Kevin

phwall (5542) 2009-10-17 15:33

Hi Ian,
As all good real estate agents say "Location, Location, Location".
Our Ben sure knew how to pick a spot, walking out of his cave each morning to be greeted by this panorama would have stirred the hardest of men.
Lovely shot mate, you've captured the scene perfectly. I like the rolling hills and the flat grassy plains, just superb.
I like your workshop too, your son sitting on the rock at the entrance to the cave reminds me of the times before the bureaucrats took control of our lives.
Regards
Pete

burraburra (843) 2009-10-24 5:12

Hi Ian,
Ohh - I can feel Ben Hall looking out across the plain for any troopers. Good presentation here Ian.
I very much like the type of countryside around Grenfell - so did Ben Hall :). Thanks for the interesting note and WS. You are capturing some great countryscapes.
Cheers,
Graham.