These are drive-by shots of St. John’s Anglican Church in Toorak. Toorak is a prestigious and expensive suburb of Melbourne, 5 km south-east of Melbourne’s CBD. I happened to pass by and noticed that some of its windows were covered, and the stained glass looked particularly striking. I thought it was a beautiful example of…
Tag: Melbourne
The Cool Colours from Down Under
Cool Colours include green, blue, and purple and are usually calming and relaxing… it is the colour of water and of nature. There’s often a lively debate over whether Melbourne or Sydney is the superior city. I once read a saying that “Melbourne and Sydney are sisters, but Sydney is the pretty one.” As a…
Public Art Walk
BRIGHTON & ST KILDA We had this walk on the 1st of April 2024. First stop was the Beach Boxes in Brighton which is a popular free destination whenever somebody from overseas comes along. Jack, Pilar and I walked from one end to the other, taking in the vibrant and varied designs of the houses…
Monochromes at the Beach
For this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge, hosted by Brian of Bushboys World, I’m keeping it local with images from beaches in Victoria, Australia. The theme is “At the Beach”, and I’m excited to share these monochrome shots of Victoria’s coastal landscapes. “To go out with the setting sun on an empty beach is to truly…
Art in South Yarra
South Yarra is a vibrant inner-city suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, situated 4 km southeast of the CBD. The area is home to these two utility boxes, contributing to its urban landscape. A brightly colored road barrier, if that’s the appropriate term, overlooks the train line that serves as a route to and from the city….
Monochromes in the Cloudehill Garden & Nursery
This week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge doesn’t have a specific theme, so I decided to follow Leanne’s lead and showcase some flowers in monochrome. I captured these photos at Cloudehill Nursery in Olinda, a charming town in the Dandenong Ranges. I am linking this to Leanne’s Monochrome Madness and for Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Monday Window in St Kilda
I noticed a building on Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, with distinctive round-ish front windows that immediately caught my eye. Upon closer inspection, I realized that even the hexagonal side windows add to its unique charm. I found out later on that it is Australia’s first LGBTQI pride centre. The Victorian Pride Centre was built by…
Memories from 2019
I am linking this to Cellpic Sunday. This was taken at the Frankston Beach on the 25th of April, 2019 with my then ever reliable IPhone 6.
Chairs, Six Words and Date Night
This was last week, Jack and I celebrated his birthday with a date night having his favourite steak at the Meat & Wine Co. in South Yarra. I am linking this to Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge With six words, 6 dishes and a booking at 6 o’clock for Debbie’s Six Word Saturday
Being a tourist (in Melbourne)
We parked near Federation Square to take advantage of discounted parking—only $16 instead of $25. Great deal, right? Then we hopped on the tram, which was free within the tram zone area, so that didn’t cost us anything either. Headed straight to Askal. Traditional Filipino flavours in an upscale contemporary experience. Another birthday celebration for…
Mural with Windows
MEYERS PLACE, MELBOURNE This is a Mike Makatron Mural in Melbourne CBD entitled Jungle Funk. Linked to PR’s Monday Window.
The City in Zigzags
Today’s Lens Artist Photo Challenge, hosted by Patti, invites us to explore the theme of Zigzag. Coincidentally, while celebrating Jack’s birthday with my daughter in the city, I observed numerous zigzag patterns, particularly on buildings and construction sites. One striking example is Federation Square (Fed Square) in Melbourne. This abstract building, known for its vibrant…
Floral Monotone
“I think I like wildflowers best. They just grow wherever they want. No one has to plant them. And then their seeds blow in the wind and they find a new place to grow.” ~ Rebecca Donovan Here is my interpretation of MONOTONE for this week’s One Word Challenge from Debbie. Photo taken with my…
Monochrome Trees
“There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it.” – Minnie Aumonier This week is a “themed” Monochrome Madness week, and Sarah at Travel With Me is hosting with the theme “Trees”. For me, not all trees look good in monochrome, it has to have the shape,…
Wordless Wednesday – 4
HAMPTON PARK, VICTORIA
Tuesday StreetArt by Morano – 50
FRANKSTON, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA This is the work by Catalan artist Morano, located in Thompson Lane in Frankston.
A short stroll in Mornington
TRAVEL DIARY: MORNINGTON It was a sunny weekend so hubby and I decided to go out and enjoy our Sunday. About half an hour drive to Mornington Walked around the main town. And saw some stools and got envious of these cuties sitting on sun chairs. Then it was lunch at Betty’s Burgers. Heading away…
Wordless Wednesday – 3
WETLANDS, AUSTRALIA
Fresh Blooms flourishing in my garden
One more month of this chilly Melbourne winter. These white and purple blooms are beginning to flourish in my garden, benefiting greatly from alternating sun and rain. I am linking this to Debbie’s Six Word Saturday and for Cee’s FOTD
Wordless Wednesday – 2
HALLAM, VICTORIA
Colourful Trams of Melbourne
Aside from trains, trams are an essential transport system in Melbourne CBD and nearby suburbs. The usual colour of Trams are these green ones. But recently, I have seen so many beautiful coloured ones. I am linking this to Debbie’s One Word Sunday – Transport
Cellpic Sunday in Melbourne CBD
Here is a picturesque Melbourne street where I captured moments with my iPhone camera. I am linking this to Cellpic Sunday.
Wordless Wednesday – 1
NORTHCOTE, VICTORIA
Garden Dahlia
I am glad to hear that Cee is slowly but surely coming back to blogging. For the time being, she is resuming just FOTD. Here are some white Dahlias to welcome you back.
Moonlit Sanctuary
A place where animals are protected in their natural habitat is called a sanctuary This week, Tina hosts the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge with the topic of HABITAT. Last April, I took my sister and niece to the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park in Pearcedale, Victoria. The Moonlit Sanctuary is an award-winning wildlife park located 50 minutes southeast…
Later…
I am having a lovely time having a cuppa and I remembered this poem that I saw somewhere and thought I might share it with you. Don’t leave anything for later. Later, the coffee gets cold. Later, you lose interest. Later, the day turns into night. Later, people grow up. Later, people grow old. Later,…
Behind every Photograph
This week’s Lens-Artist Photo Challenge is hosted by Ritva who invites us to consider what is behind the subjects of our photography. Behind every photograph lies a story intertwined with its background. When I travel, I enjoy photographing buildings, especially churches. Here, I face a choice of capturing the entire scene or focusing solely on the sculpture in front of…
Tuesday Streetart – 45
PORT CAMPBELL, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA Happened to see this on the side of a shop in Port Campbell.
‘Aliens’ have landed in Fed Square
This is Saturday Sky on the way to the Melbourne CBD. I am linking this to Hammad’s Weekend Sky And for Debbie’s Six Word Saturday While on a tram to meet up with Pat to have lunch. I am linking this to Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday And this was lunch at a Biang Biang Noodle Place….
Tuesday Streetart by ‘Be Free’ – 44
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Not sure what the actual location is, but I know i’ve seen these little girls pop up in some of the walls in Melbourne CBD. It is by an Australian artist based in Melbourne. – ‘Be Free’. I have just added this image which I found on my phone while I was scrolling….