I can see the Light
by Kaye Menner
Title
I can see the Light
Artist
Kaye Menner
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I captured this image inside Trial Bay Gaol, South West Rocks, New South Wales, Australia.
This image conveys the story to me in the past of a prisoner in solitary confinement seeking whatever light is possible. Like an open window.
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TRIAL BAY GAOL
The gaol opened in 1886, after 13 years of construction. It must have been a strange feeling building a prison in such a beautiful setting. The prison labourers were there to construct a breakwater to make Trial Bay a safe harbour between Sydney and Brisbane. Unfortunately the scheme failed, however you’ll still be able to see the remains of the breakwater from the guard tower lookout. During World War I the gaol became an internment camp for people of German descent who were feared to be enemy sympathisers.
Today, this picturesque historic ruin stands as a testament to those who lived and died here, with a museum and memorial for visitors to get a better idea of life in those days. Feeling energetic? Try the nearby Powder Magazine walking track or Monument Hill walking track.
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February 18th, 2012
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Comments (16)
Kaye Menner
Thank you Pamela for your congratulations, comment and for the feature in the ABC Group. Much appreciated. I enjoyed browsing your "Featured" gallery and left a few L/F's as a thank you.
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your marvelous art has been featured on the Home Page of the ABC Group. This art has been selected from Open Doors and Windows themed week- August 5- August 12! You are invited to add this wonderful art to the features
Lenore Senior
I love the blue in this, but also, the subtle rich colors inside the building. I love the abstract geometry of this one! v/f