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Old 12-10-2009, 12:59 PM
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Default A very merry Aussie christmas!
Well it was my staff farewell/christmas party this evening and we are lucky enough to live on an island in sunny Queensland. The weather was a beautiful 28 degrees C and a light breeze with clear skies!

Here are a few pics from the night just on sunset. The kids swam in the ocean as we all sipped cocktails before feasting on seafood at a beautiful restaurant - a very traditional Australian Christmas being rehearsed!

There has been no editing on this pics, just being resized! Comments are very welcome (yes I know one horizon is slightly on a lean )

Thanks, take care!
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Old 12-10-2009, 01:04 PM
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Miss Abel, basking in the sun and sipping cocktails, kids swimming and sipping a couple cocktails before a seafood feast now that is the life. To top it off a beautiful sunset captured by you and your camera...oh it does not get any better than that!
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Old 12-10-2009, 01:09 PM
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What a wonderful way to spend Christmas -- thanks for sharing both your photos and your traditions. That last sunset photo is just beautiful, such a wonderful composition.
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Thanks guys! It will be my last Aussie christmas for a while as I am moving to Jakarta in January to begin a new teaching post there! Making the most of it while I can, many more parties to go this season! Hoorah! Oh and you can call me Erin
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Old 12-10-2009, 01:16 PM
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Beatiful shots, Miss Abel. Worry not about someone's definition or rules about what is right or wrong about a shot. Where is it written that the horizon must be perfectly horizontal??? If someone wrote these words and placed his/her name next to it, then their narcissim will be their undoing. These are stunning shots!! Enjoy Indonesia. I've been a few time, and there is some spectacular scenery and wildlife to capture!! Just stay away from Jakarta!! Well done!
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Old 12-10-2009, 01:25 PM
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Hahaha thanks for that! I thought the same thing too but it was a DPS family member that said that but oh well, I am only beginning! I love Indoneisa, have been to most major islands and went to school on exchange there too. I will be based in Jakarta but am hoping to get out of the city a fair bit to hopefully show you all that it is more beautiful than what the media portray it as!
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My favorites is nr 1 and 4.Outstanding series captured by you.
 

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