In my backyard … Cotyledon orbiculata, commonly known as pig’s ear or round-leafed navel-wort, is a South African succulent plant belonging to the genus Cotyledon I am linking this to Floral Friday Challenge
Month: February 2026
Kyoto Doors at Night
Walking around Kyoto at night, I noticed the doors. Wooden doors, metal doors and small shopfronts sat quietly under soft lights. Each one felt calm and timeless, resting after a long day (except of course for the ever busy Don Quijote – a Japanese discount store). I am linking this to Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge.
Detailed look at a Spider
This week on Dan’s CFFC, the topic is Detailed or Abstract or Both Explored the ‘Spiders of Paradise’ exhibition of ‘Maria Fernanda Cardoso: at Bunjil Place in Narre Warren. I was so intrigued by this work. The details drew me in and made me stop and look closer. This ongoing project began in 2014 and…
Verona in Monochrome
There’s no set theme for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge, so I’ve decided to feature monochrome shots from my travels. This is Verona in Italy. Wandering through the narrow lanes, you’ll find yourself surrounded by history and stories — from ancient Roman ruins to Renaissance palaces. Verona is a city that feels like it was…
It is “BYPTW” day
So apparently last Saturday was Bring Your Parents to Work Day 😆 Spent the day tagging along with Patricia while she worked her magic on social media content for Transport Victoria’s tagline: “More Ways to Move”. We headed to Dandenong Market, the heart (and flavour) of Melbourne’s multicultural scene. But Jack and I were taken…
Windows & Murals
Saw this attractive mural after having dinner with the In-laws in Brighton, a seaside suburb near Melbourne CBD. Some windows and doors of a classic pub, Hotel New Bay. I am linking this to Monday Window Challenge
Shapes & Designs
Shapes and designs is the topic for this week’s Lens Artist Photo Challenge from Tina. This is such a vast topic that it’s hard to know where to start. So today, I’ve decided to narrow it down to architecture.., exploring forms and patterns found in Sydney, Melbourne, and Barcelona. This is the State Library of…