The mysterious, ancient fly casting pool at Fairfield, Melbourne, Australia.
Unearthed during freeway excavations, this well-preserved site is of incalculable archaeological significance to fly fishers and laypeople alike.
This lens illustrates a field trip to the site by dilettante Team Leader Paul Hassing and his fearless Research Assistants Graham & Omaha.
Battling heat, toxic residues, government security and a host of terrifying imponderables, our intrepid team risks all to add insight to this most puzzling of ancient erections.
This lens illustrates a field trip to the site by dilettante Team Leader Paul Hassing and his fearless Research Assistants Graham & Omaha.
Battling heat, toxic residues, government security and a host of terrifying imponderables, our intrepid team risks all to add insight to this most puzzling of ancient erections.
The road to ruin.
On the track to the site, fragmentary evidence of prior cultures abounds.

A stunning find, but where is the 'fisher'?

Evidence of an earlier, Latin-speaking tribe?

Security is tight for such a sensitive location.

Entry is by special permit only.

Our first glimpse of the site.

Conditions are harsh under the blistering sun.

Despite the danger, we press on.

Ideal companions for a challenging dig.

Graham & Omaha show their mettle at water testing.

This unsightly residue poses unknown threats.

The view on the ground

Checking the bund.

The ancient makers leave their mark.

But what's this? Traces of older epithets?

A portal to the Iron Age?

A closer look at that satellite image.
This find is comparable to the famous Nazca Lines!
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susannaduffy
Dec 29, 2009 @ 5:01 am | delete
- What an exciting archeological site for all Australians! I believe I saw it on the Time Team programme last week and was just amazed at the Ancient Roman connection. Blessed by an angel today
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Tipi
Apr 18, 2009 @ 8:34 pm | delete
- Catch any big ones lately Paul and team? Maybe try a different bate if the fishing is slow. - Sorry I haven't stopped by in awhile, been busy busy! :)
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OhMe
Feb 26, 2009 @ 3:55 am | delete
- You and your fearless Research Assistants Graham & Omaha are excellent guides and I enjoyed this unique trek.
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alteredkat
Jan 18, 2009 @ 7:32 am | delete
- cute...I love the doggies...thanks for visiting my Christmas lens...and for the gift...I appreciate it.
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simonalexander
Jan 17, 2009 @ 10:37 pm | delete
- This Is Hot ground Zero! any grilled fish on the Menu, but what tragedy begat the ancient civilisation? Over fishing endangered stocks or too many flies? s
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Have an adventure in Melbourne, Australia!
Graham, Omaha & I will happily guide you to this phenomenal site.
And the beers will be on us!
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