Where paddle steamers ran, a photo from New South Wales, East

Photographer's Note

The Murrumbidgee river flows from the Snowy Mountains down into the Murray river and then into the sea in South Australia. The distance from this point on the river to the sea is 1360km.
This photo was taken near the Yanga shearing shed outside Balranald. Paddle steamers used to come to this point to pick up wool bales.
The trees are River Red Gums (a eucalypt). The paddle steamers used to use wood gathered along the rivers to use for fuel. The timber is extremely hard and durable and was popular for building shearing sheds. I have a dining table made from timber recycled from an old shearing shed - it is mighty heavy.

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jimmyjimmy (6164) 2019-01-22 20:41

Hello Ian

Today this might be a luxury cruise as it meanders down the river. I would not mind taking such a trip. Very beautiful. Nice capture and note.

jimmy

emka (158128) 2019-01-23 0:13

Hello Ian, Interesting note about your table made from the old shed. Wonderful view of these magnificent trees. Lovely reflections in the river. This view reminds me Alice Springs.

KInd regards MAlgo

Nicou (193806) 2019-01-23 3:37

Hello

Fantastique vue de ces arbres quels tronc superbe et le plan d'eau avec els reflet à sa surface ce graphisme de troncs et la belle végétation splendide vue.
Bravo et belle soirée
Nicou

jhm (211736) 2019-01-23 8:31

Hello Ian,

Real a nice nature picture.
This create depth and perspective to the picture.
Composition and presentation are excellent made.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice day,
John.

ChrisJ (171822) 2019-01-25 20:27

Hello Ian

Fantastic reflections in the placid waters of the river, with excellent sharpness, colour and saturation. I like the alternating horizontal streaks of shadow and sunlight across the water. Tfs!

mkamionka (74375) 2019-01-26 23:46

Hi Ian,
the colors indicate a bit harsh light as if in the middle of the day or simply as often in winter.
Nevertheless, this natural scene is so beautiful.
Most of all perfectly framed with the exotic for me trees on both sides. They add so much interest with their interesting trunks. Also the surface of the river has some interesting pattern as if the play of the light and shadow with some reflections coming through as well.
Brilliant effect, excellent work,
M

Silvio1953 (221563) 2019-02-10 4:09

Ciao Ian, great view of fascinating place, fantastic reflections, wonderful natural colors, splendid light and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio