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Great Aussie Fly Salute


Great Aussie Fly Salute
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Copyright: Janice Dunn (Janice) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3446 W: 144 N: 5883] (17434)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-29
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Tamron 28-300 XR
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/800 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Travelogue: Melboure, Australia
Date Submitted: 2006-08-06 3:18
Viewed: 2202
Points: 36
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The Great Aussie Salute

I’m back from my holiday in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia – had a great time with my daughter and we wished we’d stayed longer. We did lots of shopping, ate out a lot, visited friends, took plenty of photos of the amazing Federation Square, and also did a tour up the Yarra Valley to a few wineries.

If you are interested in seeing some of the photos I suggest you look at my postings in TrekLens over the next few weeks.

I’m sorry but I didn’t take many nature shots: one fly, and this is it on a poppy at the Moet et Chandon Winery; a couple of magpies, some sparrows, and a black and white bird that was too fast for my camera. We did hear other birds, but never saw them.

If you haven’t heard of the Great Aussie Salute, it is something that you will soon learn once you arrive in Australia. Especially in summertime!

Flies in Australia have inspired a new style of body language. Known as the "Australian Salute", Australians have turned flicking away a fly into an art form.

Farmers use the salute to convey a regal presence, almost as if they are a billionaire waving his hands to stop his staff bothering him. So dignified does it look, some farmers even salute when flies aren't even bothering them.

On the beach, ladies may salute with a flick of the fingers. This can draw a male's attention to the sensuous nature of her hands.

In fact, one of Australia's proudest moments occurred in 1954 when the Queen first visited Australia. Menaced by flies, she adopted the salute and so won great applause at home and abroad. Onlookers felt that after years of dealing with convict taunts, the Queen's acceptance of a local custom proved that Australia had finally come of age.

Quoting from: www.convictcreations.com/animals/flies.htm
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Hello Janice,
nice to see you back. I think you had a great holiday. ;-) This is a very nice picture, great colours, lighting and great POV. Great composition and very interesting note too. Thank you for the "Australian Salute" and enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Gr.
Heinz

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2385 W: 50 N: 3184] (10918)
  • [2006-08-06 4:32]

Nice to see you back, I read that your holiday was too small ;-) And for your return you offer us a nice picture. I like the colors, sharpness and light. Congratulations Janice.

PS : I start my second period of holydays, for the first I was ill and for this second I make concret for my house, after perhaps few days in mountain ;-)

Hi Janice,
that's so beautiful, the leaves are glittering in the sunlight and the sharpness is excellent. I also like the warm colours and the shadows, wonderful shot, thanks and have a nice sunday
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Hi Janice,
Very pleasant macro work!
Excellent composition and very fine details...
Great clarity in colours, and a wonderful presentation... note included!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hi Janice,
Nice macro with great colours and details. Very well done and TFS.
Malgosia

Hello Janice,
Thanks for this new knoledge on the Great Australian Salute. Nice picture with all details clearly seen. Composition and pov are great. Very well done.
JC

Hi Janice,
Very nice, I like it..
I think the color and light here are just about perfect.
The diagonal split of the frame makes a great composition as well. Very good detail too :)
Very well done mf!

Hi Janice,
The details are nice, clear and sharp.
Good colours, lighting and exposure. DOF is spot on and the POV is good.
Well composed and excellent notes.
Thanks for posting, have a great week.

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  • takos1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 276 W: 25 N: 204] (2571)
  • [2006-08-06 17:51]

Mi piace molto questa foto Janice!
Stupendi dettagli, colori deliziosi e ottima composizione, brava!

Ciao.
Franco

Hello Janice, excllent colors, BG, POV DOF perfec close up with excellent use of light and great comp, TFS Kyle

Hi Janice,
Well your one nature shot from your holiday turned out very well. Very beautiful color saturation and fine detail in this frame filling composition. This looks excellent!
Scott

Hi Janice

Good clear shot. Looks like a steady hand to me, must have been taken before too many wines. Nice work my friend. Welcome back! :-)

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  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2006-08-07 14:29]

Una bella composición Janice con excelente nitidez con la totalidad de los objetos en foco.
Bellos colores y adecuado contraste con el fondo, con el detalle de los insectos, pero también de la sombra tan agradable.
TFS.
Saludos... Ricardo

A beautiful composition Janice with excellent clarity with the entirety of the objects in focus.
Pretty colors and appropriate contrast with the backdrop, with the detail of the insects, but also of the shade so pleasant.
Greetings... Ricardo

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2006-08-07 14:36]

Hello Janice,
Wonderful macro.It's very close and well detailed.Colors,POV,3D effect,framing and composition are excellent.
TFS...:-)

LOL, I never noticed the Aussie salute when I was there, you'll have to share some details.

Great photo, wonderful color, DOF and sharpness. I'm glad you had a fantastic time in Melbourne, we have three couple friends who live there and need to go see them soon.

Alli

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2828 W: 75 N: 8009] (26813)
  • [2006-08-08 3:06]

Hello Janice!
Great, fat fly from Oz :-) Very detailed I must say :-) Flower looks good, but of course fly is biggest star on your picture :-) Glad to see you again, after nice trip my friend!

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  • osse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1029 W: 0 N: 90] (7745)
  • [2006-08-16 8:48]

Hi Janice
Good close-up shot. Great sharpnes, colours,light, details, DOF and POV. Also good note.
Well done Janice

osse

Hi Janice !
Wow, this is an awesome close-up on a beautiful flower ! I love the colors and textures on the petals, and composition as well as POV and DOF are really excellent. The little fly is a nice bonus on your shot. Very well done !
Valérie.

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