New Zealand
Really loved this old commercial building as soon as I saw it. The architectural details and the interesting fire escapes. Wasn't the best time of day for photography and it's on a street corner so not much room to manoeuver, but what a fascinating place. Dunedin, New Zealand. Photos taken 07 Dec 2019. Built 1906.... Continue Reading →
The aviary is part of Queens Park, Invercargill (Southland, New Zealand) but you feel like it's in a little world of its own. To enter you cross a bridge over water, creating distance from the rest of the gardens.. and inside there's magic if you want to find it. All photos by Nigel except the... Continue Reading →
In January when we stayed in Oamaru overnight, we chose a hotel that we've dined in several times but never stayed at - The Brydone Hotel. Its an old building and we weren't sure if we'd like the accommodation but were pleasantly surprised and very happy with our room which even included a bath in... Continue Reading →
The Invercargill neighbourhood with many decorated houses has one small cul-de-sac notable for the number of residents who participate. It was a joy to visit! This was the most highly decorated house in the cul-de-sac and it was also the first one we arrived at. Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand, taken 07 Dec 2018 All horizontal... Continue Reading →
Yesterday on our way home to Gore from Queenstown via Central Otago we bypassed Alexandra. Before leaving the area, I asked Nigel to turn part-way toward Alexandra as I wanted to find something I'd read about called Jolendale Park, on a side road. We found the park and had a look around - its a... Continue Reading →
While wandering along the beach from the old jetty piles to the road, we'd had a good look at the upper foreshore area with its piles of driftwood, pretty water-worn pebbles and shells, bits of pink seaweed, and various human interventions - some nice and some not so nice. Fortrose: Part One | Part Two ... Continue Reading →
The climb to the covered Buddha at Seokguram. This photo was taken by Damien B. Donnelly who has recently returned from a visit to South Korea; the photo is used here with permission.
Today I present a photo taken by a photographer whose work I admire very much. His name is Lignum Draco. He's been posting photo articles about his recent trip to Cuba and this photo particularly caught my attention. I'm pleased to share it here with his permission. Photo by Lignum Draco "Centrally... Continue Reading →
REBLOG: Really enjoyed this post from Flow Art Station showing beautiful street art steps in various locations. My personal favourite was the fish swimming on blue steps in Seoul, Korea. By following the credits I found what appears to be the original article at Bored Panda.
16th Avenue Tiled Steps, San Francisco
Image credits: yellofish
16th Avenue Tiled Steps, San Francisco
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Image credits: rleigh
Valparaíso, Chile
Image credits: oueduabroad
Seoul, South Korea
Image credits: Kevin Lowry
Wuppertal, Germany
Image credits: frizztext
Sicily, Italy
Image credits: Andrea Annaloro
Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Image credits: jr-art.net
Beirut, Lebanon
Image credits: Jubran E. Elias
Stairs to the musical theater in Seoul, South Korea
Stairs of Peace in Syria
Image credits: Jood Voluntary Team
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Image credits: justin-travels
Angers, FranceI
image credits: Mademoiselle Maurice
Istanbul, Turke
Image credits: DHA
Morlaix, France
Image credits: ZAG
Tehran, Iran
Image credits: farsizaban
Beirut, Lebanon
Image credits: Dihzahyners Project
Valparaíso, Chile
Image credits: Jean-BaptisteYunis
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