Robert's Ramblings

If you are into the sea air, a gorgeous sunset, a box of fishing tackle and being with friends you could do a lot worse than spending Friday night at the end of Henley Beach Jetty.

I watched these merry makers for a short while as the sun descended beyond a watery horizon. While I gazed I noted all kinds of fun interactions and activity going on but the one thing I did not see was anyone bringing in anything on their fishing lines.

I'm sure the lines are just for show and the real reason for being out there has nothing to with actually catching anything.


Photo: Robert Rath, 'Day 956, Kicking Back on a Friday Night, Henley Beach Style' 1/4000s f/8 ISO100 200mm

I'd say countless picks have scoured this patch of alluvial overburden near Echunga in the Adelaide Hills looking for some little morsel of shiny yellow missed by the old timers more than a century ago.

This pick's most useful feature is as a prop for the camera as I explore, scratch around a little and find yet another handful of bullets and lead shot to take home with me.


Photo: Robert Rath, 'Day 955, Slim Pickings' 8s f/16 ISO100 15mm