“A flower is a smile from heaven.” Some flower that I took in a friend’s garden… Flowers for Bren FOTD
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Soar High Tuesday Streetart – 11
BGC, PHILIPPINES This is a mural made possible by a grant from Jordan-Manila who supports public art theme: “Rolling Out a Better World Soar High is by Jasmin Lacay done in 2022 and can be seen in High Street South, 28th St. corner 9th Avenue in the Philippines.
Country town of Yarragon
The Queen celebrated two birthdays each year: her actual birthday on 21 April and her official birthday on the second Saturday in June. But now, for the first time, we are celebrating the King’s Birthday Long Weekend which takes place from Saturday 10th June to Monday 12th June 2023. It is a public holiday today,…
White Doors
Don’t ask me where I found these doors because I have no idea. It’s just sitting there in my archives. Inspired by Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge
Yellow
“In the world of safe hues, like black, red and white, yellow shouts: Look at me. I’m happy!~ Joy Sewing Inspired by Cee’s Flower of the day FOTD Challenge and Xingfumama’s Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge
Simply Tuesday Streetart -10
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Nothing elaborate for this week but simple public art in Melbourne CBD. I think some of them were just stickers. But I found them cute.
Blue shutters
While walking along a street in Hawthorn, I saw this bright blue shutters on bright yellow walls. Isn’t it pretty? And… here I am just playing with the focus of my phone camera. Inspired by Ludwig’s Monday Window.
Sitting is an art
Sitting can be an art as seen in these Quirky and colourful benches in Bonifacio Global City or BGC in the Philippines. A stylized bench that looks like a pea pod in a park. A strong hand grip. Two figures reaching out to each other. Inspired by Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge and for…
Sunday walk under the blue skies
A leisurely walk at our local Wilson Botanic Gardens. The sun’s so beautiful today that I had to share this with all of you. Inspired by Hammad’s Weekend Sky But first coffee with some friendly people and pets. I thought I would not be able to post any walk for Jo’s Monday Walk but fortunately…
More Doors in the Philippines (part 5)
You may all be getting tired of it so … promise… this is my last post about doors from my trip the Philippines. I don’t think I have any more photos of doors left to publish anyway. Inspired by Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge
Brooklyn Tuesday Streetart – 9
BROOKLYN, USA Amidst the crazy and chaotic graffiti world in Brooklyn, Tim found these amazing true to life portraits on the walls by Jorit. Jorit Ciro Cerullo, professionally known as Jorit, is an Italian street artist.
Food Truck Windows in Akoona Market
I am such a fan of markets. Christmas markets, winter markets, art markets…. vintage, treasures, books and super-fresh organic produce. I went to the local Akoona market a few weeks ago and this time hubby and I focused on the food. I had so much fun seeing the colourful Food trucks and what awesome. variety…
My Melbourne weekend
Saturday, I and hubby decided to go to the city just because… We started off at about 4 pm and saw this magnificent autumn colours and the weekend sky. Inspired by Hammad’s Weekend Sky Challenge I wanted to go and see the Temple of Boom at the NGV (National Gallery of Victoria). We got there…
Random Public Art in the Philippines
It has been two months since I have returned from my holiday in the Philippines and I still have a lot of leftover photos that I haven’t posted. So here are more public art for Natalie’s challenge. Photographing Public Art Challenge – PPAC The Trees is a modern sculpture symbolising the Circle of Life by…
Boardwalk Benches
This was in Frankston when I had my moody walk a few weeks back. Linked to Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge
The Green Doors of the Good Shepherd Chapel
This is a continuation of my series about the Abbotsford Convent. The Good Shepherd Chapel is located at St Heliers Street, next to the Abbotsford Convent. Built in 1871 by the Good Shepherd Sisters. In 1863, four sisters set sail to Melbourne from France to provide a safe house for women and girls experiencing hardship….
Windows in my memory
This is the Yap Sandiego Ancestral House in Cebu which is one of the oldest houses in the Philippines. I took this photo in 2012 and I am posting it today because I just remembered that I had a photo taken here on this window with my two sisters. This is in remembrance of my…
Hosier Lane Tuesday Streetart – 8
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA This is in Hosier Lane in Melbourne. I didn’t even notice the person looking at me until now that I am posting it. Sorry for invading your space. A work by El Rolo, one of the few artists brave enough to keep painting through all the Melbourne covid19 lockdowns! This is one of…
An afternoon in Tooradin
We strolled along the jetty and watched the sky as the sun sets. This was in Tooradin, a quaint fishing village in the bayside township, southeast of Melbourne. Inspired by Jo’s Monday Walk But first, I had an ice cream cone to quench my cravings. Sometimes there’s a scenic cruise operating here in the area….
Cloudscapes and Skyscapes
“Clouds in the sky very much resembles the thoughts in our minds! Both changes perpetually from one second to another.” – Mehmet Murat ildan I am a fluffy cloud kind of person. they’re so pretty and so I basically take a photo of it every time I see it. Here are clouds taken from nearby…
Is it raining … or not?
The sky in my backyard And at the same time, the sky in my front yard. Will have to wait a few more minutes to see what’s going on. Haha Inspired by Hammad Rais’ Weekend Sky
Another look at the Convent and its Doors
This is a continuation of my walk last Sunday at the Abbotsford Convent. Aside from windows and public art, I also found so many doors. Founded by The Sisters of the Good Shepherd in 1863, there are 11 buildings in this site. Built in 1887, this building was primarily used as a ‘finishing school’ for…
Candid shots in the Philippines
I am usually shy in taking photos of people unaware… but here am I taking the chance. Inspired by Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Catching People Unaware
Tuesday Streetart – 7
MORNINGTON, AUSTRALIA These are streetart on doors of the Bathing Boxes in Mornington Peninsula. You can join me, if you like, with some of your Street Art photos. You can tag me on Teresa’s Tuesday Streetart
A walk in Abbotsford Convent
After having a hearty lunch for Mother’s Day, fam and I went to the Abbotsford Convent to spend the rest of the day walking and talking about what has gone by during the past weeks that we didn’t see each other. With lush gardens, the Abbotsford Convent is a slice of the country, an art…
Blue Skies for Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s day to all the hardworking, persevering, caring, loving, funny Mothers out there from all parts of the world! Hope your day was/is great! This is my blue skies for Hammad Rais’ Weekend Sky Challenge. Opposite the cafe where we had lunch! Lunch at a pretty pink cafe called Feekah. Thanks to my kids…
Dream… Create
It may be McDonald’s for you, but it is called Maccas here in Australia and McDo in the Philippines. This is how McDo looks like in one of the branches that we passed on our roadtrip last February 2023. Inspired by Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge.
Caleruega Chapel
This is the Caleruega Chapel of Transfiguration located in Nasugbu, Batangas in the Philippines. It is a beautiful church known as the most popular wedding chapel around Tagaytay. It is perched on top of the highest hill surrounded by panoramic views. Unfortunately the grounds were closed because there was a retreat going on that day….
Monday Windows in Batangas
Well, I am still in my reminiscing mode so here are windows from my latest trip back home. Batangas is one of the most popular tourist destinations near Metro Manila. It is where you can find the well-known Taal Volcano. Here are windows inspired by Ludwig’s Monday Window. This accommodation was built high up which…
Tuesday Streetart – 6
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA One only has to use ones eyes to discover more murals on the wall… at Flinder’s Ct in Melbourne CBD. “It is in their eyes thattheir magic resides.” – Arthur Symons The two murals below are by the Melbourne artist, Lukas Kasper. You can join me, if you like, with some of your…