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THE PATCH GENERAL STORE

DANDENONG RANGES, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA

IMAGE NUMBER 1199

Nestled in the lush Dandenong Ranges of Victoria, The Patch General Store has been a hub for its small community since 1901. It offers a post office, serves petrol, hot food and a focal point for the village. This image was one of a series of images commissioned from Atticus Webb by the Amber Property Group for the Geoff Brady Collection of unique Victorian landscapes in 2020. The collection was compiled to mark the opening of the Sebel Hotel in Ringwood in February 2021. The images feature throughout the hotel.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand held Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 1600. Exposure of 1/320th of a second and an aperture of F2.8. Phase One 45mm lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.