I woke up this morning and noticed these tiny buds starting to bloom in my front garden. I am confused …. Is it Spring already? From: bom.gov.au In Australia, the seasons are defined by grouping the calendar months in the following way: So NO it is not yet Spring! linked to Cee’s Flower of the…
Tag: photography
Framing my Travels
Sometimes intentionally but most times unintentionally, I use arches and openings on walls to frame my subject. For me, the purpose of framing is to guide the viewer’s eyes to what I want to emphasise and ultimately create a better composition because of it. Some of these photos I have used before but bear with…
I am a Work in Progress
(Back story) I studied Bachelor of Fine Arts Majoring in Advertising when I was in the Philippines. I became a Graphic Designer right after school. Then my husband and I came here to Australia in 1991 together with my one year old son. And since then I haven’t touched my artistic side until when I…
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…
Weekend Sunset Sky
I haven’t posted in quite a while now because my blog is already running out of space. However, every so often, I read your blogs, like them and sometimes comment. As of now I am still waiting for my son to finish the codings for my blog and until then I am content in peeking…
Thursday Night time Doors
Went to dinner in Melbourne city and passed by these doors. Of course, it is for Dan’s Thursday door Challenge which I haven’t joined for a few weeks. Establishments with huge green double doors. Back doors or churches. Doors with graffiti seems a little bit shady especially at night time. But don’t be deceived…walking along…
Window and NY Streetart – 15
NEW YORK, USA Windows and Streetart which my son found in New York when he went there recently. Linked to Ludwig’s Monday Window
Lightscape in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens
It is that time of the year again… when the companies make a fortune promoting the chilly weather. They’re saying “C’mon lazy people get out and have fun”. So last Saturday that is what we did. Gave our precious $120 (for 3 people) of hard earned money to watch a winter light show at the…
Tuesday Eyes Streetart – 14
NEW YORK, USA More mural photos taken by my son, Tim, when he went to New York. Eyes are a central theme of these. Some funny and weird ones.
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.
Tuesday Streetart in Oakleigh – 13
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Oakleigh is a suburb in the southeast of Victoria, 14 km from the CBD of Melbourne. In one of the hidden corners in Oakleigh are these street art on both sides of a laneway done by the AWOL Crew which is a team of well-known street artists. Some crew members include Adnate, Dreams,…
Tuesday Streetart from a mall – 12
BGC, PHILIPPINES In SM Aura in BGC are these two murals on both sides of the exit. These are by Robert Castro.
Flowers for you…
“A flower is a smile from heaven.” Some flower that I took in a friend’s garden… Flowers for Bren FOTD
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…