I’m excited to say that I have incorporated all of my blogs (except for my sketching one) into one place at a new address, courtesy of my son, who took the time to fix and update everything. If everything has gone smoothly, all my friends here should have automatically been brought over. But just in…
Category: photography
Weekend Sky in Finsbury Park
It has been my third day here in London and this is the first time I have seen the sun shining this brightly. It is 9:20am here. Have a great weekend friends! Linked to Hammad’s Weekend Sky
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…
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…
Flowers for you…
“A flower is a smile from heaven.” Some flower that I took in a friend’s garden… Flowers for Bren FOTD
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,…
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
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…
Brooklyn Tuesday Streetart – 9
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…
Hosier Lane Tuesday Streetart – 8
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 his newer…
Another look at the Convent and its Doors
This is a continuation of my walk last Sunday at the Abbotsford Convent. Aside from windows and public art, I also found so many doors. Founded by The Sisters of the Good Shepherd in 1863, there are 11 buildings in this site. Built in 1887, this building was primarily used as a ‘finishing school’ for…
Candid shots in the Philippines
I am usually shy in taking photos of people unaware… but here am I taking the chance. Inspired by Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Catching People Unaware
Tuesday Streetart – 7
These are streetart on doors of the Bathing Boxes in Mornington Peninsula. You can join me, if you like, with some of your Street Art photos. You can tag me on Teresa’s Tuesday Streetart
A walk in Abbotsford Convent
After having a hearty lunch for Mother’s Day, fam and I went to the Abbotsford Convent to spend the rest of the day walking and talking about what has gone by during the past weeks that we didn’t see each other. With lush gardens, the Abbotsford Convent is a slice of the country, an art…
Seats and Brick Walls
Inspired by Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge
Tuesday Streetart – 5
Found this tribute wall in Black Rock… a suburb of Melbourne. Please click to enlarge the photo. You can join me, if you like, with some of your Street Art photos. You can tag me on Teresa’s Tuesday Streetart
My Weekend Sky in 7 Hours
“The sky is an infinite movie to me. I never get tired of looking at what’s happening up there.” – K. D. Lang Morning changes to my Weekend Sky. From 9 am dark, grey skies to a stunning 4 pm bright blue sky.
Tuesday Streetart – 3
I saw these murals during my walk in the city of Melbourne on the 1st of April. These murals are by John ‘Mort’ Murray who is a street artist from Lightning Ridge about 800kms inland from Byron Bay in Australia. You can join me, if you like, with some of your Street Art photos. You…
In my garden…
I am waiting for the rain to stop so that I can go to the bank. So this is what I did to pass the time. Here is the Bougainvillea on my backyard. Have a great Monday all! Inspired by Cee’s Flower of the Day – FOTD And Bren’s In the Garden Xingfumama’s Whatsoever is…
My sky yesterday
I don’t want to share my weekend sky for today because it is plain dark, gloomy and wet. But this was my yesterday sky… isn’t it wonderful? Inspired by Hammad Rais’ Weekend Sky
Monday Windows in Makati
My windows post last week was on a greater scale. But this week’s entry is something for my memories. Took this photo through the car window during my holiday in the Philippines. For Ludwig’s Monday Window
A Swing
A swing I found at the Blanco Family Museum in Angono Rizal in the Philippines. I am sharing it because I found it aesthetically pleasing to the eyes! With some drawings of bird cages at the back… Inspired by Xingfumama‘s Pull Up a Seat Challenge
Blue Doors in Manila (part 2)
Blue doors which I am unsure where exactly in Manila they are located… For Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge and for Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge –CFFC
Wooden Wheels in Vigan
Wooden wagon wheels which are very common in the cobblestone streets of Vigan, Ilocos Sur in the Philippines). Inspired by Debbie’s One Word Sunday- Wheels
Weekend Sky in Nasugbu
Went to Careluega Church in Nasugbu, Batangas while on holidays in the Philippines and this is the road where we passed. Inspired by Hammad Rais’ Weekend Sky
Pink Lotus
“As a lotus flower is born in water, grows in water and rises out of water to stand above it unsoiled, so I, born in the world, raised in the world having overcome the world, live unsoiled by the world.” – Buddha The Blue Lotus Water Garden is now in full bloom… from late December…
Macro Monday
“A rain drop is a living crystalFull of life and awareness Bringing hope, love and happiness to nature’s need. Knowing that in giving of itselfIt will soon cease to be.”(Malcolm Southwood) Inspired by Cee’s Flower of he Day Challenge Xingfumama’s Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge
Melbourne Skyline
Melbourne skyline from the bay in Brighton, a suburb in the South-east of the CBD. Another image of the Melbourne skyline from the bridge overlooking the Yarra River in the CBD. Bluish cast of the Melbourne skyline, a shot taken while walking through Westgarth Street in Northcote, a suburb in the north-east of the CBD….
After the rain
“There’s always something better after the rain.” – unknown Inspired by Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
A Guest Post for Tuesday
“Maybe it’s just a daughter’s job to piss off her mother.” . Chuck Palahniuk Diary I was thinking of a topic to write about and this suddenly came to mind. What if I let my kids write something about me. So today, i asked my daughter, Pat, to be my guest blogger. Jack often tells…
Over the Merri Creek Bridge
It was Christmas Day and as the little kids were all excited to play with their new toys and the young adults were happily exchanging gifts…. the adults with their tummies full decided to walk and burn a few calories down. Had a short walk around the Northcote area, an inner-city suburb in Melbourne, Victoria,…
Before the year ends…
I know I was supposed to have my last post last Thursday…but I can’t stop myself, especially when I visited all the Christmas decor in the city. Caught up with my daughter for late lunch last Monday and Jack and I walked the town til dark. I love taking the train…one because it is cheaper…
Snowfall down Tim’s Street
“To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold.” – Aristotle I know it is nice and all but I can’t imagine myself living in a place with snow 24/7. But I just love these photos that Tim sent me when he went for a walk down his…
About Me…
Hi there, I am Teresa or you can call me Techie (pronounced tet-chee) and welcome to my little world on the internet. I love my camera, I take it practically everywhere I go. I am inspired by the simple things all around me … especially church architecture, streets, flowers, street art, doors, ducks, food, travel…
My Camera & I 