Friday

July 15, 2016


What is #IconicAustralia?
The Elders 2017 Calendar Competition poses this question.

Is it our magnificent and diverse natural beauty?

Is it the openness & sparseness of the outback?

Red Sky in the Morning.


Is it our rugged coastline or pristine beaches?

Is it that Australia is a land of drought and flooding rains?

Waiting for Rain.


Is it our rich blend of culture?

Is it the imagination and inventiveness of its people?

Stacked up before the storm.  


Is it our laid back and "she’ll be right mate" attitude?

Or is it the unique sound of the kookaburra or the smell of the eucalyptus leaves?


Many things and places could be classed as Iconic Australia.
The above photos are my entries in the competition.

When you hear the word Australia what do you think of?
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20 comments:

  1. Elephant's Child15 July 2016 at 15:34

    It is all of the things you listed and more.
    And for me, a magpie's warble spells home.
    Love your iconic photos and I hope you do well in the competition.

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    1. CountryMum16 July 2016 at 08:51

      Thank you. The magpies are certainly iconic Australia. I do so love their dawn warble...

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  2. Jeanneke15 July 2016 at 16:33

    For me, it's the colours of Australian soil, sea and shores, and the typical smell of the eucalyptus leaves.

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  3. Laura~Pretty Pix15 July 2016 at 20:19

    Wonderful images.. Wow!

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  4. Kim15 July 2016 at 21:23

    Good luck on your entries! I love them all! When I hear Australia these days, I think of my friend, Lynda. Maybe someday I'll get to experience the beauty of your part of the world myself and will be better prepared to answer your questions.

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    1. CountryMum16 July 2016 at 08:52

      Thank you Kim. You would be welcomed with open arms if you were to come down this way.

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  5. Anonymous15 July 2016 at 21:45

    I think I will go with EC. I hear maggies talking to each other in a language I do not know. Lovely photos. You write well and concisely. Might I suggest more economical words with your posts? I've thought of my own now and it certainly won't get a gig on an Elders calendar, but sipping the best coffee to be had in the world at a beach side cafe in Australia; the coffee made from imported beans by an imported coffee machine, and the skill of the brarista makes it perfect.

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    1. CountryMum16 July 2016 at 08:50

      That does sound rather nice. Melbourne is really renown for its coffee culture, fabulous eateries and great food... overlooking the beach... perfect!! I'm sure you would have a photo of that somewhere in your archives.

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  6. Graham Edwards15 July 2016 at 23:14

    I wouldn't have thought of the magpies because, although the Australasian Magpies used to talk incessantly and loudly outside The Cottage in New Zealand I don't ever recall hearing them in Australia.

    To me Australia is the red vastness of the land on the West coast from Margaret River to Sharks Bay and the hinterland. I can't recall anything as iconic from the East Coast but then my experience of that is limited to a few hundred miles from Sydney.

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  7. HappyK16 July 2016 at 00:58

    The outback comes to my mind.
    And Kangaroos.
    Your photos are always stunning.

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  8. Linda W.16 July 2016 at 00:59

    I love the sky in your first photo. And the silhouette in your second photo is wonderful too!

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  9. Bill 16 July 2016 at 09:20

    These days I think of your pictures! And I thank you for them.

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  10. Connie16 July 2016 at 10:02

    Your photography is gorgeous . . . me, when I think of Australia, I think of sailboats, kangaroos and those red mountains that you see in many tourist guides. You live in a beautiful country :)

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  11. ADRIAN16 July 2016 at 16:31

    Bar men and women, they are equally good behind the bar and in front of it. I've never met one who was nasty or boring.
    Great set of pictures.

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  12. Rhodesia16 July 2016 at 23:37

    Just been catching up on your posts and fabulous photos. My first thought when I think of Australia is the 27 hour flight, it is just such a long way! Language is not a problem though sometimes the accent takes a bit of understanding. Generally travel in the country is pretty easy going although the areas are vast. Not everyone is walking around with a gun! Waiting for the rain so typical of Australia and Africa, what a great photo. We have always enjoyed our holidays in Ozz having been to Adelaide, and the East coast from Sydney to Cairns. Must say Brisbane was probably our favourite but it is a great country. Also platypus comes to mind as one of my favourite animals. Hope all is well Diane

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  13. Helen17 July 2016 at 08:15

    I think your first 2 photos capture 'iconic' Australia perfectly as do so many of your captures! I look forward to hearing the results.

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  14. Jenny N21 July 2016 at 01:19

    Oh It's great post.

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  15. orvokki23 July 2016 at 16:51

    Heips
    What a wonderful sky.. And I love a lot this man in the photo.

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  16. Rose27 July 2016 at 00:13

    These are all wonderful captures!

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  17. Joan Elizabeth14 August 2016 at 15:53

    And interesting question. Your images certainly reflect the inland but so many of us live at the edge. So probably the sea is iconic but not or me.

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