Wellington, New Zealand
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A Bird of Paradise flower (Strelitzia) with a backdrop of ferns at the Wellington Botanic Garden, New Zealand. The fern (Silver Fern) is an accepted symbol of New Zealand's identity since the 1880s.
Solace in the Wind, the iconic landmark on Wellington’s waterfront, is arguably New Zealand’s best-loved public art work. The two-metre cast-iron statue depicts a naked man with his arms flung back behind him facing out towards the elements of Wellington’s windy harbour.
Seen while strolling the beach in Oriental Bay. The plane is not really that close as I was on the telephoto end of the zoom. I guess the people living up there get used to it?
Have a good Wednesday. It's raining and 10C here and I am cooking dinner tonight.
Western Australia's Wellington Dam on the Collie River with its magnificent mural. The mural was painted by Guido Van Helten, who is also known for his painting of the Brim silos in Victoria flic.kr/p/25UMu12
Steven Memorial Fountain and South Ayrshire Council, County Buildings in Wellington Square, Ayr, Scotland, UK
During my 2017 visit, We took a ferry from Wellington to Picton across the Cook Strait. It was a cloudy, rainy day, but that just makes for more dramatic shots.
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Set in the heart of royal London, Wellington Arch was built as an original entrance to Buckingham Palace, later becoming a victory arch proclaiming Wellington's defeat of Napoleon. Crowned by the largest bronze sculpture in Europe, it depicts the Angel of Peace descending on the 'Quadriga' - or four-horsed chariot - of War.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wellington-arch/
The Wellington Arch, also known as the Constitution Arch or (originally) as the Green Park Arch, is a Grade I-listed triumphal arch by Decimus Burton that forms a centrepiece of Hyde Park Corner in central London, between the corner where Hyde Park meets Green Park. The Arch stands on a large green-space traffic island with crossings for pedestrian access. From its construction (1826–1830) the arch stood in a nearby location, slightly to the east, directly across from Burton's Ionic screen entrance to Hyde Park; it was moved a short distance to its current site at the top of the Constitution Hill road in 1882–1883. The triumphal arch originally supported a colossal equestrian statue of the 1st Duke of Wellington by the sculptor Matthew Cotes Wyatt, acquiring its name as a result. Peace descending on the Quadriga of War by sculptor Adrian Jones, a bronze of the Goddess of Victory Nike riding a quadriga (an ancient four-horse chariot), has surmounted the arch since 1912.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wellington_Arch
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Wellington is such a verdant city. This house is perhaps a 20 min walk from the center of town and is surrounded by greenery (and reddery). Unimaginable in Sydney
A goodbye North Island shot of Wellington at dusk before hopping on the ferry the next day to make our way down to our new home in Kaiapoi near Christchurch. This is a 3-image HDR stack.
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Circa Theatre, located in Wellington, New Zealand, is a renowned professional theatre company known for its commitment to high-quality productions. Established in 1976, it operates as a cooperative, allowing artists to have a say in programming and decision-making. The theatre has two performance spaces: Circa One, for larger productions, and Circa Two, for more intimate performances. It showcases a diverse range of plays, from local New Zealand works to international productions. Circa Theatre is a key player in Wellington’s arts scene, supporting emerging and established artists. It emphasizes innovation, creativity, and accessibility. The theatre is situated on Wellington’s waterfront, offering a vibrant cultural experience. Over the years, it has built a strong reputation for excellence in performance and storytelling. Circa also runs educational programs and workshops. It remains a cornerstone of New Zealand’s performing arts landscape.
Wellington has some very cool buildings. This one just begs to be viewed as a part of its surroundings rather than an isolated object.
Another one from a wander early on a perfect spring morning.
Hope your week has started well. We fly home this afternoon.
I happen to have a friend in Wellington called Dawn but she doesn't look like this. The view is from Wadestown looking up the Hutt Valley from our capital city. Somewhere below the tree on left is the major fault line which runs through NZ. Our civil defense built their HQ right on the fault so I guess if there is a major earthquake they will be first to know of it.
It's been a hard day for me but tomorrow is another day.
Hyde Park Corner. Its a wonder watching as hundreds of bikes and commuters walk through the arch every minute
I took this photo early in the morning at Wellington Point. I really thought that wouldn't find many people around at that time, but yes there were some walking, jogging and most of the time they wanted to go to the end of the jetty to have a look to the sunrise, so I had to wait a bit to take this long exposure shot without people in it.
Living in a small town or city like Wellington you start to notice people as you go about your day. Their faces become familiar and they become more than just another person, rather a human being with an important story to tell. Wellington is made up of people from all walks of life and I find people very open to sharing their story. I spotted Macy today as I walked through the city. As we began to swap stories I told her that I had seen her walking along Cuba street before. She then pointed out that she has noticed me also. It's a nice feeling to live in a place where people notice you. Everybody matters no matter what your story is.
The sweet taste of concrete.
Wellington's Civic Administration Building gets the chop. wellington.govt.nz/news-and-events/news-and-information/o...