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01-08-2009, 09:47 PM
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The lost art of Beachobatics
I am unsure if this link has been posted before, but it contains fabulous photographs taken on Bondi beach in the late 1930's.
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01-09-2009, 03:56 AM
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10-28-2009, 06:32 PM
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Amazing pics! I lived in Bondi a while back, it has such history, lots of lovely art deco buildings too  |
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10-28-2009, 07:45 PM
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As my Pastor's wife says...
"Blessed are the flexible - for they will not be bent out of shape!"
This is really amazing on so many levels! Thanks for (re)sharing!
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11-02-2009, 09:08 AM
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They also did this on Venice Beach ("Muscle Beach"), California from the 1930s to the '60s.
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11-02-2009, 09:21 PM
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"Knit Your Bit" while staying fit....
This is my favorite shot:
 Way to go, Sister!
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11-02-2009, 09:31 PM
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Quite possibly the best Australian photograph ever
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11-28-2009, 09:17 PM
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amazing photos!
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11-29-2009, 03:44 PM
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Beachobatics is alive and well!
In the second post, beyond the skateboarders, is my evidence.
Venice Beach.There are also some fantastic sunset shots on later pages. Lee
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11-29-2009, 04:46 PM
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This is a fantastic little collection.
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12-16-2009, 04:12 PM
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What fantastic photos...
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