‘Share an image of a Wall that reveals something about a place, people, or you’ is the photo challenge for this week. This photo was taken in Union Lane, which runs off the Bourke Street Mall right in the heart of the city. The mall is constantly abuzz with trams, shoppers, workers and tourists but just a […]
This week we’re asked to share a group of photos where Orange is either the dominant colour, or provides a bold highlight. We’re also asked to look for different shades – bright neons, deep rusts, delicate peaches. I used this challenge as an opportunity to look through my archives from travels through Turkey, Spain and Italy last […]
Today’s photo/story is about street art. Melbourne is famous for its street art, including stencils and sticker-art. Well-known international street-artists including Banksy from the UK and Blek le Rat from France have contributed their work to our buildings. Hosier Lane is the city’s most famous street-art location and is constantly being photographed by tourists. Some […]
Today I went to a seminar in the middle of the city. Normally this wouldn’t be worth noting on my blog but this seminar was in a great location on the 12th floor opposite Flinders Street station, with a huge balcony which meant I had the opportunity to take some photographs. The photo I’ve selected […]
This photo features two Melbourne trams travelling down Swanston Street in the city. Trams have been operating in Melbourne since 1884. They were initially powered by horses and then cables, with the electric tram system commencing in 1906. By 1940 all horse-drawn and cable trams had ceased operating. Our electric tram network is now the […]
A wooden bench for Travel Words bench series. Taken in the gardens at Heide Museum of Modern Art, Melbourne, Australia.
I’ve been nominated by my blogger friend Lucile de Godoy from Amsterdam to participate in a Photo/Story Challenge. Lucile is an amazing photographer who has inspired me to take more street shots and to experiment with black and white photography. I recommend you check out her blog Bridging Lacunas to see just how talented she is. […]
Last year my daughter and I spent three weeks travelling around Turkey. We had some amazing experiences – one of the most memorable being a balloon flight over Cappadocia. As the balloons take off just on dawn we had to be up and ready to leave before 5am. Our Reward? See for yourself.
This Melbourne Life 