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Tag: Melbourne
Man with Moustache, Beard & Sunglasses
“Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time.” On one of the corner buildings in Chapel Street in Melbourne there is this mural on a Bailey Nelson building by Tom Gerrard. Gerrard started out his career on the streets of Melbourne and now he is already known worldwide. His characters are simplified and it…
Hidden Away in Mt Dandenong
“A change of scenery can help everything.” – Drew Pomeranz Victoria barely had about 4 months to recover from the effects of the pandemic and the whole of Australia is now promoting travelling in our own backyard. Yes, people are still anxious. But this is the start of getting back bit by bit to normalcy…especially…
The Year when Elephants Roamed Melbourne
This was in 2012 when the elephants roamed the city. I saw it in my hard drive and thought that it would be wonderful to share it in Sculpture Saturday and Six Word Saturday.
Seagulls In Flight
“Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.” – Langston Hughes Sea gulls in flight are a common site here in my local wetlands. They stand and fly gracefully which is so beautiful to look at. For Cee’s Black and White Challenge – In Flight Some facts…
The Doors in 1 Mater Street
“Open the door… it may lead you some place you never expected.” I went to this gallery known as Le Space in 1 Mater Street, Collingwood. It is a fairly new contemporary gallery comprising a mixture of formal and informal viewing spaces with a number of doors. Thursday Doors
I Wore my GREEN shoes today
“Ooops I spent grocery money on shoes again.” – a quote from google and that’s not me talking Bought this shoes on the weekend and it is so comfy! Let me take you on a walk while I am wearing it today 😂😂😂 Some greens here: Store window display in Mornington Peninsula From an antique…
Windows of Flinders Street Station
“Stop looking at the walls; look out the window.” – Karl Pilkington This is the Flinders Street Station, designed in 1899 by James Fawcett and H. P. C. Ashworth. It has since become Melbourne’s most popular iconic landmark. It has now become the busiest pedestrian crossing across Flinders Street. It is also a famous landmark so it has…
Mural in a Fitzroy Alleyway
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone can see it.” – unknown In a small alleyway in Fitzroy … thankful that my husband stopped the car when I told him to. I saw this face of an aboriginal man which I noticed to be the work of Adnate. It is a part of a larger mural…
On the trail … one more time
“Art is something that makes you breath with a different kind of happiness.” – Anni Albers This has been a fun activity for me. Walking, taking the tram or train or sometimes driving… this is my Part 3 of the UooUoo Trail Series. Name: You’re Not Alone Location: Prahran Square Name: Nana Location: Grattan Gardens…
Inside my Kitchen
“MY KITCHEN was clean last week, sorry you MISSED IT.” My kitchen is the centre of it all, where wonderful memories were shared with the whole family. I am not an excellent cook and baker but I try my best. My daughter loves my Filipino dishes, she misses my stews mostly. My husband loves how…
At the Frankston Beach
“Let the waves hit your feet, and the sand be your seat.”- unknown When there’s a beach there would always be a tent with doors. There would also be beach chairs all around. For this week let me take you through the doors and seats at Frankston Beach Plus bonus ice cream cone for the…
A Hole on the Wall
“One may see through a wall, if there’s a hole in it.” – German Proverb CFFC – Hole on the Wall Seeing the French city of Carcassonne through a hole on the wall of La Cite, a medieval fortified city. Seeing the Loire River from an opening on the walls of the Chateau d’Amboise in…
Nature on a Wall
“Make each day your masterpiece.” – John Wooden Sometimes you can just walk on this beauty on the side of the road. Monday Mural
One Late Afternoon with Pat
“Wherever there is light, one can photograph.” – Alfred Stieglitz These photos were taken a few years ago when Pat was still living with us. We used to do this often …. just taking a walk, having a bit of a laugh and taking photos of whatever pleases us. But time does fly and we…
Cafe Seats
“You can’t buy HAPPINESS but you can buy CAKE and that’s kind of the same thing.” – unknown Had coffee and cake at the Tin Pot Cafe in Fitzroy North last weekend. Nice little cafe with great decor. The chairs are a bit country and a bit antique and the lighting is a little moody….
Two of Us
“Happiness comes in pairs.” – unknown Just having fun with the topic of PAIRS. Wedding Bride and Lucky Fella on a store window A pair of white ducks paddling away Inflatable rabbits Installation at Bunjil place in the Southeast of Melbourne Two white fluffy puppies waiting patiently outside a cafe in Sassafras in the Dandenong…
From Fallen Leaves to Spider Webs
It is beautiful to discover some things up close that you won’t normally see… Please click photo to see the full image. CMMC – March Closeup or Macro
Ate or Eight?
An 8 word quote: ” Happiness is not by chance , but by choice.” – Jim Rohn It’s 8 o’clock on my watch pendant 8 pieces of junk that turned to be somebody’s treasure. 8 slices of homemade pizza 8 colourful containers in a Sunday market 8 blueberry muffins Alexander happily ATE a large pizza…
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……
Metaphor of Life
“All we need is now.” – unknown IMPULSE is a stainless steel and fibreglass sculpture by Adrian Mauriks. This sculpture can be found at the Pt Leo Sculpture Park in Mornington, Victoria. Mauricks was born in Holland and moved to Australia when he was in his teens. He studied at the Victorian College of the…
Bigger than Art
“It’s the Little things that make life BIG It is amazing how art can take you to different dimensions. BIG Cat and Little Me Art in Island 3D Museum, Philippines Little Husband and BIG Me Art in Island 3D Museum, Philippines BIG Hubby and Little person NGV MELBOURNE Triennial Exhibit BIG Pat and little people…
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…
Out in the Park
“All trees have bark. All dogs bark. Therefore, all dogs are trees.” – anonymous Is that really a saying or what? I only know that I love dogs and I love trees…so there you go! From Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – BARK
Window Wall Painting
“LIFE is a great big CANVAS, throw all the PAINT you can on it.” – Danny Kaye Monday Windows
Sculpture Of Stacked Slates and Stones
“Sculpture is an art of the open air. Daylight, sunlight, is necessary to it, and for me, its best setting and complement is nature.” – Henry Moore The Park is an outdoor gallery within 135 hectares of landscaped grounds. Unlike other Australian sculpture parks, Pt. Leo Estate Sculpture Park includes works by major international as…
White Chairs in Somebody’s Wedding
“Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.” – unknown Went to the Carlton Gardens a few weeks ago and saw a wedding going on. Such a happy occassion…with pretty wooden white chairs! The Gardens is an oasis in the middle of the city and is a favourite venue for weddings. Pull Up a Seat…
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…