Today, I have to bid farewell to a stray cat who’s been with us for about a week. This black and white feline has found its way into our hearts, but it’s time to return him to his rightful owner. We’ll be taking him to a local pound. Although I’ve tried not to get too…
Tag: Debbie’s Six Word Saturday
From Borough Market to Tate Modern
This week, Egidio hosts the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge with the topic of TWO RECTANGLES. Where better to find rectangles than Borough Market and the Tate Modern in London? Narrowing down to specific locations helps me focus, avoiding the overwhelm of countless photos. Here is a street on the way to the market. I have two main rectangular…
A catch-up with my friend Carmen
Last week, Carmen, Edna, and I met at Carmen’s to catch up. Her garden, thriving under the warm, glorious weather, captivated me, despite it being winter. Photos taken with my iPhone. I am linking this to Debbie’s Six Word Saturday, for Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday and for Cee’s weekend FOTD.
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6 Burgeoning dogs sitting beside each other. I am linking this to Debbie’s 6WS and to Becky’s SquareRenew
New Blooms, New Beginnings, a Renewal
In a garden, petals open up, embracing the morning sun. Each bloom whispers tales of renewal, reminding us that even in endings, there’s always the possibility of new beginnings. I am linking this to Becky’s SquareRenew Debbie’s 6WS and Cee’s Weekend FOTD
A Blue amongst the Purple Hydrangeas
CLOUDEHILLFARDEN & NURSERY, OLINDA It is strange to see only one blue Hydrangea amongst a field of purple flowers … strange but oh so pretty! I am linking this to Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge and for Debbie’s Six Word Saturday
Eight Tiny Rats in Yellow Toilet
This is a work done by Banksy that was in The Art of Banksy “Without Limits” Exhibition in Sydney. I am linking this to Debbie’s 6WS- Six Word Saturday
My Lord…it must be Jesus!
This is the St James Church on the bustling intersection in Sydney. Walking on the tide side of the church I noticed a homeless person covering himself in a blanket with only his feet protruding. But then I thought, is it a real person or just a sculpture? Looking at it more closely, I noticed…
Limestone stacks and turbulent sea waters
Sofia leads us this week with the topic of “Water in motion”. And just in time, I together with my family, went to the Great Ocean Road to take them for a sight seeing roadtrip. I am also linking this to Jez’s Water Water Everywhere and for Debbie’s Six Word Saturday First stop was the…
Wall Art in Frankston with Sis
I hadn’t originally planned any activities for my sister and niece on their first day in Melbourne, but it turned into quite a busy day. We ended up heading to Frankston beach to admire the stunning wall art from the recently concluded 2024 Big Picture Fest. I am linking this to Natalie’s Photographing Public Art…
Empty Chairs waiting patiently for diners
Passing by a restaurant in Porto at midday. I guess they don’t open up for lunch. Linked to Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge and Debbie’s Six Word Saturday – 6WS
Too Many Seats, Not Enough Takers
LISBON, PORTUGAL Photo taken 18th October 2023 when it was a sunny day for a change. Linking this to Xingfumama’s Pull up a Seat Challenge And for Debbie’s Six WordSaturday
Metal pelicans all in a row
Large metal sculptures of pelicans are set on raised platforms jn the Marriott Waters Recreation Reserve in Lyndhurst. Linked to Debbie’s 6WS
Dangling in Style: Toy Story Revisited
I don’t even know where I saw this. But this was taken in March 2023. There’s so many titles that you can think of for this. Maybe you can add your own haha I am linking this to Debbie’s Six Word Saturday – 6WS
And I will just sit here…
BARCELONA, SPAIN Linked to Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge For Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge And for Debbie’s Six Word Saturday
Thumbs up if it is OK!
Just got home to see the Triennial exhibit at the National Gallery of Victoria. This is a sculpture in front of the NGV by David Shrigle. Linked to Debbie’s 6WS
Hey kitty: why the purr-plexing look?
Saw this kitty who was very friendly to us when we went to the art gallery. It even knows how to pose for the camera. Linked to Debbie’s Six Word Saturday – 6WS
Moooo where is the train station?
AVEIRO, PORTUGAL Two Urban cows roaming at Aveiro train station in Portugal, their purpose is probably linked to charitable organizations, though I am really not quite sure Linked to Debbie’s 6WS and for Natalie’s PPAC.
It’s the time for Christmas Markets
The Christmas tree lighting at Bunjil Place might have had a larger turnout if it hadn’t rained. The crowd came early at 3 pm but the actual lighting of the big Christmas tree is still scheduled for 8 pm. Linked to Debbie’s SixWordSaturday The atmosphere of the Christmas market is lively with crafts, Christmas cupcakes,…
Looking up, looking down in Sintra
Situated only 25km from Lisbon, Sintra is a picturesque town that has extravagant palaces, ancient castles and stunning scenery. One of the most popular day trip from Lisbon that people take is to see the colorful Palácio da Pena. This spectacular castle is located high in the Sintra Mountains and is considered one of Portugal’s…
One Morph among many in London
Morph is a British comedy animation and is now being highlighted on the streets of London. This unusual exhibition is called Morph’s Adventures in London. There are 56 sculptures of Morph popping up in various locations across the city, wearing different attires. Each sculpture is 6 foot tall and you would not miss it as…
Gnome is where the heart is…
After a long while that I haven’t joined any challenges, here is my post linked to Debbie’s Six Word Saturday and Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge Some cute gnomes in a friend’s garden.
Look at that Glorious Weekend Sky
I haven’t been to the city for a long time because I went overseas then I had a problem with my knee. First time to try walking the streets of Melbourne again. Inspired by Hammad’s Weekend Sky and Debbie’s Six Word Saturday And as a bonus, I saw this pretty tram which I think is…
I will just rest in here…
I didn’t recognise this humongous carabao resting on the side of the road. Until I suddenly did! For Debbie’s Six Word Saturday
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Exhibit in Melbourne
“On the completion of the Sistine chapel ceiling: I’ve finished that chapel I was painting. The pope is quite satisfied.” – Michelangelo This unique exhibition in Emporium, Melbourne took me to the world of the greatest masterpieces of Michelangelo, seen from a totally different perspective. Photographing public art Challenge Six Word Saturday 6WS There were…
Lunch by the River at SouthWharf
“Life is a sea of vibrant colours. Jump in.” – unknown South Wharf is an inner suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 2 km south-west of Melbourne’s Central Business District. It is an area full of restaurants bars and shopping areas. Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge Debbie’s Six Word Saturday This day, a month ago,…
Life is Better if it’s Colourful
“Be uniquely you. Stand out. Shine. Be colorful. – Amy Leigh Mercree A colourful area in South Wharf, Melbourne. For Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge and Debbie’s Six Word Saturday
Nothing wrong with doing simple things
“There’s nothing wrong with doing simple things.” – PCoelho Double dipping with challenges is not a new thing for me. In fact, I consider it as part of my personal challenges … combining as many challenges in one post. So, here I go with challenges dipped all together… Lens Artist Photo Challenge,, Photographing Public Art…
Just having a bit of fun…
“Colours speak all languages.” – Joseph Addison During the day, these installations at the Northcote Town Hall is cute, colourful and playful for kids and kids at heart (as you can see here). But I heard that it really is something else when the neon lights at night. This large scale interactive neon installations is…
Public Art – Women’s Right to Vote
Great Petition is a Public Art located in Burston Reserve, near the Victorian State Parliament Building, in Melbourne, Australia. The sculpture was commissioned by the State Government of Victoria and the City of Melbourne, designed by artists Susan Hewitt and Penelope Lee. The Big Petition sculpture is a 20-metre-long scroll which goes on the ground…