Robert's Ramblings

I've recognised that famous Lion logo since before I can remember, well before I knew what it meant.

Somewhere in my history though that logo become a name and that name became a nation's automotive pride, Peugeot.

Growing up in Australia meant being steeped in Australian car culture where you either lived, fought defended or died in the Holden tribe, or in the Ford tribe and your tribe was almost always the one that you parents came from.

There were of course other car manufacturers out there but they belonged to 'other' people.

It did not take me long though to realise just how parochial this attitude was, learning about the great car manufacturers from all over the world.

The french cat however eluded my attention for years hiding in plain sight, stalking me and waiting for the right moment to pounce.

Now that I have finally noticed, I'll be spending a little more effort discovering Peugeot's French heritage from humble beginnings over 200 years ago.


Photo: Robert Rath, 'The French Cat' 1/4000s f/7.1 ISO1000 200mm

We spotted the Logan Pub on our way from St Arnaud to the Wehla Conservation Reserve and I made the mental note, 'I must photograph this pub on our way back'.

The sun was low and the light had that soft afternoon glow when we headed back to town and there it was again, the 'Aussie Pub in the Scrub'.

What was supposed to be a five minute break in our trip to capture some images turned into an unplanned session in the bar.

We met some interesting locals and a not so local a roving shearer from Glen Rowan with his own story to tell.

Reluctantly we had to leave before we would have liked but will keep fond memories of quirky locals, life-rich characters and the charm of a quaint little pub on its own in the middle of Central Victorian nowhere!!


Photo: Robert Rath, 'The Aussie Pub in the Scrub' 1/320s f/11 ISO100 15mm