These lovely flowers greeted me in the front garden of the retirement village where I do my oil painting class. Floral Friday
Month: June 2026
Travel Diary: Dauin – Day 2
When I woke up, this was the view from our room window. It was a beautiful sight to start the day in Dauin… a town near Negros Oriental, Philippines. Before the place fully woke up, Jack and I enjoyed breakfast by the beach. At that early hour, it felt like we had the whole place…
A Jug in Monochrome
This terracotta jug in monochrome caught my eye at Cloudehill Gardens. Simple, rustic, and full of character sitting beautifully among the garden surroundings. For Brian’s Monochrome Madness
Green
In green, nature and freshness live together. Dan’s CFFC
Tuesday Streetart: Hanoi Murals – 128
Train Street in Hanoi is a vibrant and unique spot where cafés line a narrow working railway track. The colourful murals painted on nearly every café add to its charm, making it a great place to wander and take photos.
Geometric Windows
Geometric Windows in Melbourne CBD. I am linking this to Monday Window Challenge.
Cellpic Mural
This is a mural by Los Angeles muralist Bunnie Reiss and is entitled David’s Hand . I am linking this to Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday and to Debbie’s One Word Sunday – Mural
Shine from Within
“Shine from Within” by Daniel dela Cruz is a pair of public artworks on Bonifacio South Street, in BGC, Philippines. It is reminding us that true light comes from within, not from the spotlight. I am linking this to Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge
Happy Independence Day Celebration
Today, I attended the Philippine Independence Day celebration at Bunjil Place in Narre Warren. The event started with a flag-raising ceremony, which was a proud and meaningful moment for the Filipino community. You may be wondering what these flags were. Well, the first on the left is the Philippine Flag, the second is the Aboriginal…
Floral Friday: Yellow – 40
The color yellow is the color of happiness, energy, and optimism. It represents clarity, warmth, positivity, and creativity. Yellow encourages confidence, joy, and a bright outlook on life. Floral Friday I am also linking this to Dan’s CFFC
Travel Diary: On the way to Dauin – Day 1
Took the budget airlines, Cebu Pacific from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. After an hour-and-a-half flight, we finally arrived safely in Dumaguete. Just look at how excited I was to see my son’s name flashing on the sign held by our driver waiting for us at the airport! 😂😂😂 Our van took us to our…
Tuesday Streetart: Birds in Greenbelt – 127
During our stay at an Airbnb in Greenbelt, I walked past these murals every day. It was only later that I stopped to appreciate how beautiful they truly were. This was taken in March 2026.
Focus on the Subject
“Depth of field teaches us a simple lesson: clarity comes when we know where to focus.” — Anonymous For this week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge, Patti encourages us to Focus on the Subject. She also shared some practical suggestions on how to achieve this effectively. Here, I used depth of field in my photos. By keeping…
Monday Window – Market Food Trucks
Last weekend, Jack and I saw this event at Dandenong Market being advertised on Instagram. We were excited to check it out, especially when we found out there was a Filipino food stall. As we wandered around, I couldn’t resist taking photos of some of the colourful and creative food truck windows. Yummm
Floral Friday: Heliconia Bihai – 39
This is a Heliconia Bihai which I found in the Philippines. It is also commonly known as Red Lobster Claw, False abird of Paradise or Balisier. Floral Friday
Travel Diary: Lady Buddha – Day 12
After spending the previous day under grey skies and rain, we were hoping for better weather on our last full day in Da Nang. To our delight, we woke up to brilliant sunshine streaming through the window. Eager to take advantage of the perfect day, I wasted no time booking a ride and setting off…
Flowing Water
This week’s theme for Leanne’s Monochrome Madness Challenge is Flowing Water.
Tuesday Streetart: Moana – 126
Ethnic tribe of Sapa which can be seen on the walls of the restaurant in Moana.
The Windows of St Francis
According to Wilipedia: St Francis’ Church is a Roman Catholic church located on the corner of Lonsdale and Elizabeth streets in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is the oldest Catholic church in the state. The main body of the church is one of very few buildings in central Melbourne which were built before the Victorian gold…