<a href="/serendipity/" title="Robert's Ramblings" Why does Action Man have such a grin on his face? Why are his mates looking up laughing? What are the Lady’s prayers for? Does anyone remember ‘Tab’? Some questions should be left unanswered … Photo: Robert Rath, ‘Day 820, Action Man’ 1/250s f4 ISO1250 200mm
<a href="/serendipity/" title="Robert's Ramblings" Henley Square is one of the most universally inviting beach side public spaces along the Adelaide suburban coastline. Sure there other others with more sand, more lawn, more sports, more nature or more space. However, when it comes to putting a diverse variety of restaurants, bars, sports facilities, lawn and other … Read more
<a href="/serendipity/" title="Robert's Ramblings" The streets were full of youths with green tops. Every now and then they would form words, disperse and form new words again. I’ve never seen scrabble played like this before. Photo: Robert Rath, ‘Day 818, Street Scrabble’ 1/30s f2.8 ISO1600 200mm
<a href="/serendipity/" title="Robert's Ramblings" From here I see a scene of serenity; three children paddling in a calm sea. I wonder how serene they really are? Perhaps there is also a good mix of excitement at the risk of all falling in a tumble into the the ocean. After all, there is not much supporting … Read more
<a href="/serendipity/" title="Robert's Ramblings" As I gazed out to the distant shipping channel I noticed something a little odd. There between two large shipping containers was the ‘One and All’, a classic brigantine of mid-nineteenth century design. Although based on the original rig of an 1850’s brigantine, the ‘One and All’ was built here in … Read more
<a href="/serendipity/" title="Robert's Ramblings" Your a prisoner of the dark sky The propeller blades are still And the evil eye of the hurricane’s Coming in now for the kill … Five miles out Just hold your heading true Got to get your finest out Climbing Climbing … These lyrics from Mike Oldfield and the dulcet … Read more
<a href="/serendipity/" title="Robert's Ramblings" Not all Lamborghinis growl, squeal and do 0-100Km/h in 3 seconds. Ferruccio Lamborghini’s dream of producing the worlds most coveted sports cars became a reality back in 1963 with his first masterpiece the 350 GTV. This is not one of them. Fortunately Lamborghini never forgot it’s agricultural heritage and to this … Read more
<a href="/serendipity/" title="Robert's Ramblings" For centuries the railway has been a symbol of industrialisation, wealth and progress. It seems fitting then that the new Royal Adelaide Hospital is being constructed alongside the railyard exiting from Adelaide’s train station. I am reminded of the debate some years back of whether to refurbish the old Royal Adelaide … Read more
<a href="/serendipity/" title="Robert's Ramblings" Amazing evenings with sunset after sunset after sunset. It’s great to be living near the sea. Especially if you like seascape sunsets! Photo: Robert Rath, ‘Day 812, Sea Shell’ 1s f/18 ISO160 15mm
<a href="/serendipity/" title="Robert's Ramblings" Well perhaps not exactly water babies at all seeing how water shy these guys actually seemed to be. If this was supposed to be a refreshing respite after a hard training session I’m sure they did not seem to think so as none of them wanted to get wet above the … Read more