Trugo Mates, a photo from Victoria, East

Photographer's Note

Apologies for the lack of a note to those who've already looked at my photo and may have commented. I had an error message when I uploaded and did not think the upload had gone through.

I had written about the game of Trugo, the name of which you can see on the front of the old red train.

The game was invented by railway workers in the Melbourne inner suburb of Yarraville in the 1920s. It is slightly similar to croquet and involved striking a rubber ring from a track buffer with a mallet. The reason I uploaded this was because just a couple of days ago I saw this article on our ABC (similar to BBC) website, and remembered taking this photo about a year ago, in the company of my friend Klaudio (daddo).

The fellow on the left is a waiter, or perhaps a chef, in a Yarraville cafe, and he had a short break from work and went over to sit down and talk to his friend. Klaudio and I were having a couple of beers at the end of hot afternoon taking photos nearby. I asked them if I could photograph them, but neither of them said anything, or adjusted their poses, so I took it. I had no idea that Trugo meant anything and could not work out what the mural signified. I researched it later, and knew quite a bit about Trugo before the appearance of the article in the ABC.

HERE is the link to the article. I suggest you read it and play the very short video which demonstrates how the ring is struck.

pajaran, lucasgalodoido, alvaraalto, Lidka ha contrassegnato questa nota come utile

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ChrisJ (171888) 2018-01-14 4:32

Hello Andrew

I like how the rainbow metamorphosizes into the red trolley tram or train. The fg duo bring us back to reality. Good sharpness and well framed and composed with excellent control over perspective. Tfs!

holmertz (102834) 2018-01-14 5:04

Hello Andrew,
I like the photo (colours, characters, cropping), but it raises questions about the painting and the persons. What are they doing there? Unless a note is added one of your fellow mods may decide to delete it for breaking the rules. ;-)
Regards,
Gert

jhm (211736) 2018-01-14 5:50

Hello Andrew,

Wonderful for a lovely advertisement with the Trugo Mates as real eyes catchers
Pleasant sharp and clear taken
Composition and presentation be pleasant.
Very well composition, TFS.

Have a nice Sunday,
John

lousat (139352) 2018-01-14 8:24

Hi Andrew,very nice capture with the guys under the colorful murales,one slim and one fat to make the difference,very bright and sharp composition. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Royaldevon (85932) 2018-01-14 8:38

Hello Andrew,

I had never heard of 'Trugo' so I researched it and was really surprised to find that it is an actual game, involving mallets and rubber rings! I would suspect that the rubber tyre from the bus has been used to be hit up the icy ramp!
The two guys look like happy, tolerant friends, maybe exhausted from playing Trugo or just passing the time!
Whatever, it's a fine shot, sharp and well composed.
I like how you have added a huge border to make the whole seem like a mural in its own right.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

tenretin (3275) 2018-01-14 8:53

Hello,
J'aurai aimé en savoir un peu plus sur le moment de la photo... elle me parait rigolote et les personnages m'ont l'air d'être deux cuisiniers ?.... je me trompe ?.
Cordialement,
JP

emka (158204) 2018-01-14 23:58

Hello Andrew, back in Melbourne? I hope I will see more pictures from Iceland (thank you very much for your reply!). Nice picture with the painting and this guys sitting below it. Interesting note about the game I have never heard of. Haha, It is better not to comment at once, now I see the note :0.

Kind regrad s Malgo

BennyV (34748) 2018-01-15 1:42

Hello Andrew

Good double portrait with a fine sensayuma.
Funny, and powerful image too!

Benny

Longroute (19600) 2018-01-15 4:11 [Comment]

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Cricri (176) 2018-01-16 0:37

Hi Andrew
Superbe cette image avec l'affiche a la fois amusante et particulière, bien pris avec les deux personnes juste en dessous :-),
magnifique

lucasgalodoido (27698) 2018-01-18 12:45

Hi Andrew,
very interesting capture here and note, and curious story. The shot was perfect. Great job, my friend.
Regards,
Lucas

alvaraalto (42804) 2018-01-22 23:54

Hello Andrew
Fascinating picture and an interesting note. I’m glad I didn’t miss it for it increases the relevance of the picture.
Excellent work.
Have a nice day. Groet Rob

Lidka (527) 2018-01-23 3:17

Dear Andrew!
Funny guys, fine scene and scenery.
Superb image, picture in picture.
Fine light and colours, ideal saturation.
Good exposure and capture.
Wonderful cut and frame.
Splendid work.
Well done!