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 lovely Easter day
Happy Easter from our family to yours… For my family, Easter is extra special because we have so many additional little ones that were so excited for the Easter Egg hunting! Wacky shot please! With my grandkids from my nieces from left to right…Remy, who’s the youngest and still don’t understand any if it. Alex…
Good Friday Sky
Tradition is, my family goes to this Fish & Chips shop in San Remo near Phillip Island in Victoria for Good Friday. But this time around Jack and I decided to go even just the two of us. On the road … I see some cows … But first… Lunch from the San Remo Fisherman’s…
Doors in the Outskirts of Manila (part 3)
Here are some roadside doors which I took photos of from the province of Batangas. It is located in the southern part of Luzon, Philippines. For Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge
Greeneries
Today’s Challenge from Cee is to post anything that is “Found in Nature”. Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – CFFC The next two photos were taken in the local wetlands… These are herbs taken in the rooftop of my sister’s place where we stayed in the Philippines. These are Jackfruits from my friend’s place also in…
A tiny Orange Flower
“Where flowers bloom, so does hope” – Lady Bird Johnson I saw this tiny flower on the hills overlooking Cafe Gia in Rizal, Philippines. Cee’s Flower of the Day – FOTD
Tuesday Streetart – 1
I have always loved Streetart from since I can remember. Whenever I walk the streets of Melbourne or London or Prague… I can’t resist taking photos of murals. I appreciate these amazing artists, though their works are not in galleries or museums but it is definitely for me on the same level. I have so…
Windows Through TIME…
As i’ve mentioned on my previous post, I haven’t gone out much lately because of travel and health issues. So it feels so liberating to be able to go out and walk to this amazing installation in the Flinders Station in the middle of Melbourne CBD. And going with the theme, first we had this…
Look at that Glorious Weekend Sky
I haven’t been to the city for a long time because I went overseas then I had a problem with my knee. First time to try walking the streets of Melbourne again. Inspired by Hammad’s Weekend Sky and Debbie’s Six Word Saturday And as a bonus, I saw this pretty tram which I think is…
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
Stairs and Chairs
This first one is a public art which was quite hidden in between two buildings. It goes up to the upper level and has beautifully coloured butterflies. These are the steps going to the second level of Bench Cafe where we had this fantastic thirst quenching drink as shown on the drawing. The back stairs…
Weekend Sky from the Backyard
I can hear the birds chirping while I am hanging my washing. I know hanging the clothes on the washing line is not normal to some of the people reading this… especially for my friends in America. But this is one of my favourite activity of the day. Am I weird? Inspired by Hammad Rais’…
Doors around Manila (part 1)
Some doors which I photographed from Manila… some of these doors obviously need repainting. For Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge This barber is waiting for customers to come in through that open door. Some locked doors.
Driving in the Philippines
In the Philippines there a lot of modes of transportation and here are what people drive! Some of these were bought that way… CFFC – Things People Drive … and some have been improvised to meet the needs. And lastly this is how people “drive” a horse drawn carriage.
Monday Window
Here is a window from the Museo Orlina, an art museum in Tagaytay, Philippines.
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
Spring …
“Every flower bloomsin its own time.”-Ken Petti Melbourne is just emerging from a hot summer going into autumn so it is still hard to think of Spring during this time. But last year’s Spring was the best because my son was here that time…all good vibes except for the hay-fever season. Flowers blooming, weekends at…
I will just rest in here…
I didn’t recognise this humongous carabao resting on the side of the road. Until I suddenly did! For Debbie’s Six Word Saturday
Weekend Sky … for a Golden Wedding Anniversary
Forecast was 35 degrees but it didn’t reach that scorching hot… lucky for my friends who were celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary. This was the weekend sky at the Wilson Botanic Gardens in Berwick. These are my take on the photos taken on my phone and as you may notice they are all not looking…
The “road” I was forced to take
This week’s theme asks us to think about our favourite style of photography as the road (most often) taken. I love taking flower photography, travel photos, as well as photos of random objects and sceneries that I see along the way. This time however, I went on a trip back to my homeland the Philippines…
I am a fan of …
I didn’t realise that I am but I just noticed recently that every time I see this Red Phone Booth, I am tempted to pose inside it. I am so a fan of it… Do you do this too? Or is just me? Haha Inspired by Jez’s Fan of … challenge
“Tuloy po kayo”
Tuloy Po Kayo is a Filipino warm welcoming expression to invite you to someone’s home or to simply say welcome. Here is my nephew on the signage in the front of the Nemiranda Atelier Museum The art door of the Blanco Museum. Opposite the Blanco museum is this colourful toucan door. A pretty door of…
Flowers for Cee
I saw in Dan’s post that Chris has had surgery and Cee is there with him to be of support. So that’s the reason why I haven’t seen her for quite some time. Sending you both my well wishes. So here are some flowers for you, Cee …. for Cee’s FOTD Challenge. Taken in our…
Looking over the balcony
We stayed on the 6th floor of my sister’s place in Makati, Philippines and these are some if the windows that I saw from where I stood. This was taken on our first day of holidays. Inspired by Ludwig’s Monday Window
Peace amidst chaos
“In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.”-Deepak Chopra. Holidays are not just all noise and laughter and catching up with people… there can also be some down time. I was just in the Philippines a few days ago and in between the chaos, I found some time for myself. These…
Washing in Hilario Street
It so warm in Manila that one doesn’t really need a clothe’s dryer. These photos were taken in Hilario Street, Makati where our ancestral home is located. Just hang your clothes anywhere and you’ll be alright. Debbie’s one word Sunday – Washing
Weekend Sky …. Home
Where is home? Home is a place where you belong. And for me it is Melbourne… but it is also my homeland the Philippines, where I went for a 3 week holiday with good friends and family. For this weekend here is the skies somewhere on the way back to Australia. For Hammad Rais’ Weekend…
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
Weekend Sky in Makati
Sunrise on the 6th floor of my sister’s place. On the foreground are condominiums and highrise that are very common in the Makati skyline. Makati is the central business district of the Philippines and every time I go back home it takes me a long time to recognise where we are because of the new…
Saturday Morning Surprise
It is a sunny Saturday morning and I just woke up. When I looked at my phone I saw this message from Tim and I thought it was more from his travels, but it wasn’t…it is from the Spitafiuelds/Shoreditch area in London where he lives. Happy that he was thinking of me while walking around….
Tram Doors
Some trams with new colourful designs that ran around the city of Melbourne. Plus an additional cute elevator door that is just random because it is a leftover photo. Inspired by Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge
A lovely day with Pat
Caught up with my daughter, Pat, in the city last Saturday and we had a lovely time. This is my daughter having an art appreciation at the gallery. Inspired by Xingfumama’s Whatsoever is Lovely
Looking out through a Window
Looking out through a window of the Emporium foodcourt, my eyes were drawn to this pretty, pink building with a rooftop bar and lush greeneries at the bottom. It got me researching on what the history of the building was. DENYER’S is located in Swanston Street and is a heritage listed building in Melbourne. Denyer’s…
Art in monochrome
“Colour is everything, black and white is more.” – Dominic Rouse I haven’t been anywhere far or exciting these past few days except for museums and galleries. So that is where my mindset is right now. Inspired by Patti’s on Lens Artist Photo Challenge- Shadows and Reflections in Monochrome, here are some photos I have…
A Sitting Koala
Last Wednesday, I opted not to attend my morning swimming class and just go to a gallery instead. Well, why not? Went to the local Bunjil Place to see the work of Sydney-based artist Rosie Deacon. She is well known for her exuberant sculptural installations, This exhibit is created specifically for Bunjil Place Gallery. SPAGHETTI-STACK-SNUFFLE-SHUFFLE…
The Carnival Came to Town
Accidentally passed by this huge empty lot where the circus was to be set up. Inspired by Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge
Windows, Seats & Murals from Marrakech
A continuation of Tim’s photos from Marrakech….just amazing textures of arched windows. The first one is looking very much like a watercolour painting to me. … and some cozy seats to relax on. And lovely wall murals which you may know is one of my favourite pleasures. My son knows me too well that is…
St Kilda Public Art
These are murals found near Acland Street in St Kilda. St Kilda is an inner seaside suburb in Melbourne, 6 km south-east of Melbourne’s CBD. Mural by Bronikart Such a gigantic mural on the doorway of a Backpackers accommodation in Carlisle Street Release the Bats by Melbourne Based Muralist Haden Dewar Back alleyways Graffiti Entrance…
Morocco’s Arches and Doors
Tim and Leigh are still on holidays in Marrakech. He sent me loads of photos and some were just in time for today’s topic. So I just want to share some of them for Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge – CMMC and for Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge. The topic for this week for Cee’s Challenge is…
My Camera & I 