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Posted: 12 Apr 2015

Taken: 03 Apr 2015

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Before the races

Before the races
Camel racing is held annually at Easter in Forbes, where we had our old car gathering. Too good to pass, we had to be there (as were a great many local people, see note). Best viewed large. Explored.

, Gillian Everett, , Annemarie and 18 other people have particularly liked this photo

25 comments - The latest ones
 Gerard Perin
Gerard Perin club
belle photo
9 years ago.
 beverley
beverley
o0o it reminds me of the end of the F1 race ;-) hehehe oOo
(most definitely the first camel reminds me of Nico)

I wonder what these camels are REALLY thinking .... ;-)
9 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Outstanding capture!

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9 years ago.
 M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !! ( Marj )
M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !!… club
Must be fun to watch.... I like to have a go !!! Great photo!!
9 years ago.
 RHH
RHH
This looks like great fun! Weren't camels brought into Australia in the early days and used for exploration?
9 years ago.
tiabunna club has replied to RHH
Thanks, Ron. They were brought in as transport in the desert areas in the 1860s and were also used by explorers. Still used until trucks took over in the 1920s when most were released - there now are millions as feral pests in the centre.
9 years ago.
 RHH
RHH
Seen in: Silver Surfers
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9 years ago.
 Jean
Jean
Camels always have that superior look. It's a great picture, especially large.
9 years ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
It's very interesting racing camels
The home of golf practice a lot, they even have a TV channel Specially for this kind of race.
Happy sunday.
9 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Beautifully captured.
9 years ago.
 Sarah P.
Sarah P. club
Love those colorful blankets! Think I'd rather ride a horse, though.
9 years ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
Goodness, camel racing! Love the way they look and the colourful blankets. The spectators look very relaxed- no dress code like at Ascot;-)
9 years ago.
 Fantasyfan
Fantasyfan
Interesting group
9 years ago.
 Diana Australis
Diana Australis club
Interesting, George...I thought you must have been in the outback! Didn't realise they had camel racing at Forbes..
9 years ago.
tiabunna club has replied to Diana Australis club
I gather it's bigger there every year, Diana.
9 years ago.
 Polyrus
Polyrus
Marvellous shot George.
The front one, number 8, appears to be focussing on you. was this your mount for the race?
9 years ago.
tiabunna club has replied to Polyrus
I think it was looking for a feed, Neil. :-)
9 years ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
And the winner is .....................!!

I remember reading the history of the camels coming to Oz !
9 years ago.
tiabunna club has replied to Pam J club
See my next image for the answer, Pam. Surprisingly, I saw a team at work out in the centre as late as 1970.
9 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
lovely this
wish you a great week ahead dear friend
!
9 years ago.
 RHH
RHH
Your beautiful Mother Nature image was appreciated by your fellow member!

~Painting with Mother Nature~
9 years ago.
 Proxar
Proxar
CONGRATULATIONS from the MEMBERS of EXPLORED 4U
9 years ago.
 ©UdoSm
©UdoSm club
I didn't know before that this (absurd) "sport" is also being practised in Australia...
3 years ago.

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