This week Ritva leads the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge with the theme Quiet Moments. Here are some of my photos that invited me to pause, breathe, and see the world through softer, gentler eyes. A foggy start to the day, when the world softened and hushed, as if wrapped in a blanket, where even familiar places feel new…
Month: September 2025
Queenstown Hostel Benches
Saw these benches just outside of a hostel in Queenstown New Zealand I am linking this to Jude’s Bench Challenge and for Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge
Floral Friday – 13
DID YOU KNOW? While the Lady’s Foxglove is strikingly beautiful, every part of the plant is poisonous and should never be eaten—especially by children and pets. Common Names: Foxglove, Digitalis, Lady’s Glove, Fairy Bells.
Melbourne & its Mural Doors
Melbourne’s laneways are alive with colour, where murals spill across doors and walls. In Hosier Lane, the art shifts constantly—fresh paint layered over what came before. It’s the classic spot to show off to visitors from overseas. But wander a little further, and you’ll find other laneways that feel even more vibrant and full of…
Virtual Scavenger Hunt
“Creativity is a scavenger hunt. It’s your obligation to pay attention to clues, to the thing that gives you that little tweak.” – Elizabeth Gilbert Anne’s challenge this week is a ‘Virtual Scavenger Hunt’—how fun is that? I’ve been digging through my photo archives and smiling at all the memories that popped up along the…
Paws & Whiskers in Monochrome
Though I don’t have a pet of my own, whenever I come across a dog or cat, I find myself stopping for a moment. In monochrome, these chance encounters feel even more timeless—simple, quiet connections captured in black and white. Elke leads us this week with the theme of Pets in Monochrome
Tuesday Streetart: Dimmey’s Richmond – 101
Dimmey’s clock tower in Richmond has been a local icon since 1910, standing tall through Melbourne’s changing times. In 2003, for Dimmey’s 150th anniversary, a massive mural by Hayden Dewar was added along Green Street. Stretching over 60 metres, it tells the story of Australia’s past—from gold rush days to pop culture moments. Thankfully, when…
A red window in Se do Porto
The Porto Cathedral (or Sé do Porto in Portuguese) is a Roman Catholic church right in the heart of Porto’s old town. It’s one of the city’s oldest and most important buildings. Inside, there’s a red window — small and easy to miss if you’re not paying attention, but very beautiful if you take a…