“In the universe, there are things that are known, and things that are unknown, and in between there are DOORS.” – unknown I am back to what I love doing … it is walking around the streets of Melbourne and capturing whatever I find interesting. This week I am featuring Murals on Doors in one…
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Butterfly Windows
“Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a BUTTERFLY.” – unknown Saw some butterflies on the window while walking in Fitzroy, Melbourne. Monday Windows
As Soft as…
“Be soft, do not make the world make you hard.” – unknown My different interpretation of the word SOFT. Lens Artist Photo Challenge As soft as… a pillow after a busy day As soft as… the dandelion’s white puff ball head As soft as… the morning mist As soft as… homemade pasta As soft as……
Red Doors around Melbourne
“When one door closes, a bigger and BETTER door always opens.” – unknown Here are some red doors from around Melbourne and nearby Suburbs. They’re quite attractive and is a welcoming colour, for some it can also mean Good luck. Thursday Doors
Trees in the Carlton Gardens
“From little seeds grow mighty trees.” – unknown The Carlton Gardens is a public garden near the middle of the city of Melbourne. There are large grass areas and amazing mix of European and Australian trees. The Carlton Gardens is a World Heritage Site located on the northeastern edge of the Central Business District in the suburb of Carlton, in Melbourne, Australia. A popular picnic…
Rose Buds
“If you watch how nature deals with adversity, continually renewing itself, you can’t help but learn.” – Bernie Siegel MD Every time I see a bud, I think of a time of renewal. Little by little the bud breaks out and the leaves begin to grow… it’s a time of new growth! “Have patience, little…
Window Wall Painting
“LIFE is a great big CANVAS, throw all the PAINT you can on it.” – Danny Kaye Monday Windows
Yellow Daffodils and Coffee Mugs
“If one daffodil is worth a thousand pleasures, then one is too few.” – William Wordsworth No other flower can represent Spring more than a Daffodil. It comes in different shades but the most common is the vibrant yellow. I know it is not spring where I am, but I found this in my files…
A Button in Brick Lane
“I don’t care how old I am, If I walk by a toy that has a “Try Me” sticker on it, I’m pushing that button! Would you? – unknown A Mural by Otto Schade which I found in Brick Lane, London, UK. I am just not sure if it is still there because this was…
S is for Steeples and Spires
“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” – Dalai Lama I don’t know why I am fascinated by the spires of churches, but when I see it, I am in awe of its majestic religious structure. Commonly used in Gothic architecture, it symbolises the spiritual pointing to the heavens. For Lens Artist Photo…
Doors by the Beach
“Give me coffee to change the things I can And the beach To accept the things I can’t” – unknown At the Shire Hall Beach in the Mornington Peninsula, near the colourful bathing boxes, I found this lovely tiny house with doors and murals on all four sides. I later on found out that this…
Green, Red & Blue
“Spread GREEN, Save BLUE, Donate RED & Make a healthy environment.” – Jakirul Islam Another day of random things…I should stop doing this. But it is so much fun searching and reminiscing… Update: Victoria’s snap 5 day lockdown has been lifted but some restrictions still remain. No new cases in the past 24 hours! –…
Stacks of Random Stuff…
“Fill your house with stacks of books, in all the crannies and in all the nooks.” – dr. seuss Wouldn’t you love seeing these stacks of things? From promenades in Southbank in Melbourne to a mural in Frankston, from Christmas markets in London and in Budapest and in Mornington, from the Hope Street shop in…
Windows of St Augustine Church
“Love unlocks doors and opens windows that weren’t there before.” – unknown Monday Windows This church is called the St Augustine Church and it can be found in Bantay, Ilocos Sur in the Philippines. It was built in 1691-1692, completed in 1710 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site considered to be one of the…
A Robot in Pran Central
“Art is too important not to share.” – Romero Britto This is called The Phlegm Robot and can be seen only if you look up on one of the five story buildings in Chapel Street in Melbourne. Phlegm, a UK based artist was commissioned to paint this robot on the Love and Lewis building attached…
A Glimpse into MY World
“We live in a world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventure we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharial Neru Before 2020: For as long as I can remember, travelling was my world, it has always been on the top…
Life in Warm Yellows
“Live life in warm yellows.” – unknown Life in Colour – Yellow
3 Doors and a Bird
“I saw a birdhouse on a tree. Watched a little bird trying to flee. That’s what I call nature’s beauty.” – Vikram Varma Thought I might have some fun with my post today. I just noticed this birdhouse…as tiny as it is, has three doors. Thursday Doors
Under the Shade
“A man of calm is like a shady tree. People who need shelter come to it.” – Toba Beta This is a Weeping Mulberry and is very attractive with its glossy green foliage. The sweet mulberry fruit ripens from red to black around December. I saw this tree in Emerald Lake in Victoria and had…
Life in Yellow
“Yellow…the colour of Sunshine, hope and happiness.” – Iram Khan Here is my entry for Jude’s Life in Colour Challenge – Yellow Please click to enlarge image “How lovely yellow is! It stands for the sun.” – Vincent Van Gogh “The colour yellow makes me smile.” – unknown “Live life in warm yellows.” – unknown
Red Mural in Prahran
The mural is created around the windows and it covers the height and width of the building. It is painted with red, as you can guess, to go with the KFC logo. And if you will notice… the people on the upper left side are all reaching for the bucket, which is really a great…
The After is Better
“After was better. Before was only there so after could happen.: – unknown When taking photos, I strive to get it right the first, second or third time by adjusting the aperture and the shutter speed. But still, no matter how hard I try, the images often stuffs up. So in this challenge, I don’t…
Hey, Are you Coming or Going?
“People come and go, that’s life.” – unknown There is a little grassy area behind the Victorian Arts Centre where the sculpture of Les Kossartz called Coming and Going can be found. It is a sculpture of six life size bronze sheep and five trap doors with a comedic approach. Les Kossatz was a widely-acclaimed…
Orange Dahlia
“Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul…” – Luther Burbank FOTD
Wooden Doors in Fitzroy North
“If you feel you have to open a particular door, open it, otherwise all your life that door will haunt your mind!” – Mehmet Murat ildan Strolling where my daughter lives, I saw many interesting doors. This week, here are some wooden doors in Fitzroy North, a suburb in Melbourne, Australia. Thursday Doors Please click…
Dogs, Alligator, Bears & More
“Be kind to every kind, not just mankind.” – unknown For CFFC – Non Alive Animals Please click image to enlarge Sammy the Sausage DOG cake from Sainsbury in London/Antique store front display of I assume are DOGS in Angel, London ALLIGATOR in Lost Bear Art Gallery in Blue Mountains, Sydney/PANDA in Brick Lane market…
Take Me There…Tomorrow
This is the 27th consecutive day where Victoria has recorded no new locally acquired cases of coronavirus. That is good news but we can never tell with this virus what tomorrow will bring. I and my co blogger Alison of Travels with Ali were planning to meet up in Melbourne when she comes over supposedly…
Windows of The Dancing House
“Oh the places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss I am intrigued by the quirky architecture of this Dancing House in Prague… also known as the Fred & Ginger House. I am also fascinated by its many windows that I decided to have a go in making a pen and ink artwork of it. I don’t know…
My Camera Journey
“A photograph is the pause button of life.” – unknown My camera is my happiness. I take it everywhere and it doesn’t matter if my camera is not the most advanced or the most sleek looking or it may only be a phone camera …. I just want to record life as I see it….
Love in Prague
“I had traveled to a lot of cities in Europe before, but Prague was special. It held a mysterious attraction for me.” -Arfi Lamba I know … I know, you may be fed up with me saying that I love Prague. But what can I do? There’s love locks…love mugs…love street art… For Frank’s Tuesday…