Whilst founded in 1909 by the Queensland Parliament it wasn’t until 1911 that teaching started in the old Government house in George Street Brisbane. Construction began at St Lucia in 1939 with the completion of the Forgan Smith building but due to war and finances was not completed until 1979. This University is one of 6 sandstone built in each State of Australia. The Sandstone … Continue reading University of Queensland St Lucia
It has been a long time since I used my website and the changes that has been made are a little confusing. However here we are and hopefully I can get this correct, below are a few shots under the Storey Bridge before making our way into Brisbane at dusk for the lights. The Brisbane City Council has a Christmas tree outside the town hall and this … Continue reading December Shoot & Christmas light’s in Brisbane
Well 2nd June saw the lifting of travel restrictions within Queensland. March 15th saw our decision to close the bridge club for a short time to see what was going to happen. Little did we know that we would end up in lock down for almost 3 months and little or no traveling other than to the shops. As I have had cataract problems over … Continue reading At last. Travel restrictions lifted
The Queensland Bridge Association recently had a weekend meeting of most of the Presidents of the clubs throughout the state and fortunately we have a member who’s company allowed us the use of their premises to view Riverfire. It was a great evening although difficult to take photo’s through glass I still managed a few memory nudging shots. I eve managed to take a few … Continue reading QBA RiverFire
A weekend trip to play in the local bridge tournament, was a chilling -3c the first morning and -2c the second. Didn’t get a lot of time for photography which is as well as I had one of the camera’s set at 1000 iso…… Stayed with John and Barbara (Mary’s Sister) who’s garden was still flowering so some reasonable photo’s. The town itself is a … Continue reading Goondiwindi
Well here I am again after what seems like an eternity, I have had so many bridge tournaments on that I have neglected my passion for photography, A few weeks ago we had the chance to visit Strathgordon about 1hr form Brisbane to see the Clydesdale horses. I always have sad/happy memories doing this shoot as it was Gwyneth’s favourite animal and I recount the many times on … Continue reading Shire Horses
The last day of my trip saw a very overcast and showery day that gave me the chance to re-visit MOTAT which I had visited years before. It seemed to be a bit lighter on the exhibits but nonetheless an enjoyable day. I had written notes and names of subjects that I had photographed but alas I mislaid so apologies to those who would like … Continue reading Ministry Of Transport & Telecommunications (MOTAT)
Well here I am again at the Auckland Zoo, I always enjoy this as the exhibits are very well arranged. Unfortunately some of the animals were not available ore easily accessible to photograph but this will improve within the next year. The staff were milling around making sure you didn’t get lost or loose the opportunity to see the exhibits and their knowledge of their … Continue reading Auckland Zoo
Well the week in Whangarei flew by in more ways than one so it was time to head off up to the Northlands to see Cale Reinga. An overcast day with the odd shower didn’t dampen my spirits to enjoy the countryside and eventually I stopped at little village of Kaihu which like many other places was quite beautiful. My next stop was to be the … Continue reading NZ week 2 Cape Reinga
Well, here I am in Whangarei, Staying with Tony for a few days before doing some touring up to Cape Reinga to do some photography. Whangarei is about 160k north of Auckland about a 4hr drive. A quiet pleasant port with a beautiful harbour. Whilst there isn’t a ton of things to do, Tony managed to arrange a flight in a Skybolt aerobatic plane which … Continue reading Whangarei N.Z 1st week
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