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This portrait by Evert Ploej done in oil on jute in 1989 was an Archibald prize finalist. Evert Ploeg (pronounced Ay-vert Plough; born 1963 in Sydney, New South Wales) is one of Australia's most highly regarded portrait painters, who has won a range of painting prizes, such as the 1999 and 2007 Archibald Prize (Category: People’s Choice) and was awarded the highly coveted ‘Signature Status’ of The Portrait Society of America. Working in a tonal realist style (mostly in oil), Ploeg’s pictures bespeak an approach to portraiture that is inspired by documentary methods. Putting emphasis on visually encoding a personal narrative in any given portrait, he builds connection to his subjects through conversation and extended observation both during their sitting as well as in their engagements outside of the atelier. 57337
The forecasted fog was right on schedule in Canberra on election day. No winds gave a perfect reflection on Lake Burley Griffin of the carillon with fog behind and Black Mountain Tower peeping through the background. Venus’ Belt colours made it just right!
The carillon was a gift from the British government to the people of Australia to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Canberra on 26 April 1970.
Carillons must have at least 23 bells to be considered as such, and the National Carillon has 55 (increased from 53 during refurbishments in 2003. Each bell weighs between seven kilograms and six tonnes. The bells span four and a half octaves chromatically.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Carillon
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belt_of_Venus
Instamini of Canberra.
Pic taken with an iPhone using the Instamini app.
*Note: More pics of Sky and Scenery in my Sky and Scenery Album.
*Note: More pics of Architectural, Interior and Exterior Designs in my Architectural, Interior and Exterior Designs Album.
using textures by Distressed Jewell.
Please: No long lists of invites; no large flashing or garish awards ...
The English Electric Canberra is a British first-generation jet-powered medium bomber manufactured in large numbers through the 1950s. The Canberra could fly at a higher altitude than any other bomber through the 1950s and set a world altitude record of 70,310 ft (21,430 m) in 1957. Due to its ability to evade the early jet interceptors and its significant performance advancement over contemporary piston-engined bombers, the Canberra was a popular export product and served with air forces of many nations. (wikisteal)
Royal Australian Air Force commemorates 100 years of service as more than 60 vintage and modern aircraft take to the sky over Canberra
We got up early to go to the balloon festival in Canberra. It was worth it and very interesting. Even though it did not seem windy, it was windy enough to make them stay tethered.
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Canberra PR9 XH134 the only air-worthy one flying in 2014.
1959 English Electric Canberra PR9 XH134 (G-OMHD)
In addition to being a tactical nuclear strike aircraft, the Canberra proved to be highly adaptable, serving in varied roles such as tactical bombing, photographic and electronic reconnaissance. Canberras have served in numerous conflicts, mainly with the Royal Air Force (RAF). The Canberra was retired by the RAF in June 2006, 57 years after its first flight.
Our spontaneous activity on our trip to Canberra this year was to go to the Enlighten festival. There was a mix of architectural projections on the buildings, roving performers, bands and food.
On the side of Questacon there was an amazing lunar landing, space theme.
This location in Canberra Australia has been done to death by photographers and it's easy to see why. This is my take on the "famous" bridge that straddles Lake Burley Griffin at sunrise.
The Australian Parliament House can be seen in the middle of the frame and where the bridge spans meet.
View from the Shepherd's Lookout loop in Canberra, Australia. A mighty storm was brewing in the distant mountains, but it never hit the city.
Another Canberra nose, this time of B.2 99+35 of the West German Military Geographic Service (Mil Geo AMT). She originally served with the RAF as WK138, and was transferred to the Luftwaffe in 1966 after having much of her bombing equipment replaced with reconnaissance kit. She was used for mapping duties, radar calibration and 'research' observations of Russian activities. Apparently the bright orange colour scheme of the three such aircraft was intended to persuade the Russians that their role was inocuous! German Canberras were retired by 1993.
A copied transparency from Fairford in July 1985.
these were done in Woden drains while it was still clean. pic courtesy of Cardiganlane: www.flickr.com/photos/cardiganlane/
Capital of Australia from Mount Ainslie lookout. With the War memorial in the foreground, and both old and new parliament houses.
English Electric Canberra B2, WH725, wears her colours as a member of 50 Squadron, first at RAF Binbrook, and later at RAF Upwood. After a career stretching from 1953 to 1972, she is seen here preserved at IWM Duxford. Since 2025, she has moved into storage at the RAF Museum, Cosford..
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Canberra is the capital city of Australia and the seat of its Parliament. it is an entirely planned city, designed by the architects Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahoney Griffin.. Their plan featured geometric motifs and was centred on axes aligned with topographical landmarks such as Black Mountain, (shown in the photograph) Its mountainous location makes it the only mainland Australian city where snow-capped mountains can be seen in winter, With significant areas of natural vegetation, along with introduced species, Canberra lives up to its reputation as "The Bush Capital"
The balloons lift off from the Old Parliament House Canberra at sunrise and travel past the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge that traverses Lake Burley Griffin
Bodø, 16 June 2012.
What a surprise to find this beautiful Canberra in Norway. WD955 used to be from 360 squadron at RAF Wyton. It is now preserved in the Norwegian Aviation Museum at Bodø.
I took this photo several years ago. I always liked the way the tree on the left was silhouetted by the building. This was taken in Canberra, Australia. I do not remember the name of the building but it is near the Australian Parliament Building, so it may be some government office. Any ID would be appreciated. Thanks.
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