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Hyundai Veloster parked in front of an inner city suburb period cottage Queenslander .
Herston
Brisbane
From different time periods . One a modern International style and its neighbour a traditional local Queenslander circa 1900 .
Graceville
Brisbane
We are in Moora Park in the Brisbane bayside suburb of Shorncliffe which is not far south of the Pine River which is the boundary line between the City of Brisbane and the City of Moreton Bay which features in my next photo today.
It's a beautiful autumn morning (when the shot was taken) and just the time for a casual walk out on the Shorncliffe Pier. The historic suburb of Shorncliffe with its many beautiful old heritage "Queenslander" and earlier style homes sits partly on the cliff above this pier and also on the floodplain of adjacent Cabbage Tree Creek which flows into Moreton Bay just up the road. It does have a sandy swimming beach despite its proximity to the creek and the Brisbane River mouth a little further south. The suburb is wonderfully focussed on recreation these days with good swimming, fishing, walking, boating, heritage and some lovely cafes and becomes quite busy on weekends.
I think the sculpture on the left is associated with whales that enter Moreton Bay in winter to rest on their way north to K'gari (Fraser Island) and Hervey Bay to calve.
"Shorncliffe Pier is a historic pier in Shorncliffe, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, situated near Saint Patrick's College and lower Moora Park. The pier with its white faded timber railings, colonial street lamps spaced out along the stretch of pier, and resting shelter towards the end was a much visited attraction for families, residents and tourists to the area. Reaching 351.5 metres (1,153 ft) out into Bramble Bay (part of Moreton Bay) it is the largest timber pier in Brisbane and one of the longest recreational piers in Australia. The renewed pier was reopened to the public in March 2016". Wikipedia.
Exploring Photography weekly theme: Sepia
[changed to sepia in Paint Shop pro. Original picture is adjacent to this one in my photostream]
We nipped down to the chemist at Sandgate yesterday and as I cruised down one of the avenues leading down to Flinders Parade and Bramble Bay, I noticed this old Queenslander with a few unusual features and a big, lead light bay window. So in doing a Window Wednesday, I also have one for Door Thursday (not the original door for sure), Fence Friday and a letterbox, albeit very bog basic!
Note the lead light windows on the home next door also.
Sandgate, Queensland
An once beautiful old homestead, sadly left to rot, to eventually be replaced by soul-less apartments.
Post processed from RAW in Adobe Lightroom 6.
A question mark hangs over this old late 19th century timber house with that temporary erected metal fence . I'm wondering what is going to happen to this old house at number 22 .. hopefully its just a matter of a fence replacement .
Ipswich
The old fashioned butcher’s apron looked the same as the awning on this butcher’s shop in Warwick, Queensland except that, if I remember rightly, the stripes were horizontal. Anyway, it’s a nice way to remember “the old days”.
With big supermarkets serving up plastic wrapped meat, you just don’t see butcher’s shops like this any more, especially in big cities. We can hardly seem to afford the time to go to the supermarket these days, let alone down to the butchers where we have to spend time stipulating the type and quantity of each cut of meat and then, gee, we might have to go home and open up the white paper parcel and lay out the meat ready to freeze or whatever.
How times are changing.
And remember, expectorating is not permitted in butcher’s shops, Queenslanders!
Lyon Street, Warwick, Queensland.
Basking in the sun, the saltwater crocodile is a study in stillness but once it enters the brackish waters of the Sundarbans, it is the top aquatic predator.
The saltwater crocodile is a skilled aquatic predator. Its eyes are adapted to see underwater, and it has excellent night vision so the nocturnal reptile can hunt at night.
Timber details .. traditional Queenslander style on a small inner city cottage ..
Circa 1915-20
Herston
Brisbane
Yesterday was a photo expedition with our friend May (Maybe) and after a not very successful morning, we ended up at Lake Eden at North Lakes for a walk around the lake. Far more going on than we expected and May got a couple of very unexpected lifers for which we were very pleased. Towards the end we came across a cafe for a much needed rest of sore feet, arms etc. Just outside there was a tree that seemed to be a huge attraction for birds with a fair bit of activity including some Yellow Faced Honey Eaters, Magpie Larks (Peewees for us old Queenslanders) and these two Crested Pigeons having a postprandial snooze. They were very cute (as were the baby Dusky Moorhens and Mummy Night Jar we saw earlier).
The Queenslander at number 34 . Traditional architectural detailing on a house overlooking the sea .
Circa 1900 .
Moreton Bay
Woody Point
Brisbane
Ted posing in front of one of the old local homes in my town, Atherton, Queensland, Australia
Ted's Tour Guides
...i'm on the move
last few hours of being in my 30's...
...but really i'm just thinking of the poor north Queenslanders who are being hit by Cyclone Yasi.....category 5......300km/hr winds......an eye 70km across!........... :(
First visit to Coombabah Lakelands today since becoming a Queenslander just on a year ago. Just happened to have my gear setup in flight mode just before this white Egret decided to take flight. Lots of potential here I believe once we enter Spring.
This old Queenslander style house in Lismore had already been raised above past flood levels before 2022. You can see that the traditional timber tree trunks, or stumps as we call them had been replaced by taller steel ones. That is a common process in Queensland for raising such houses to "new" regulation height (for instance common in Brisbane) so that they can be enclosed underneath with additional rooms and ablutions etc and of course garages if needed.
However, it just wasn't far enough during the 2022 record Lismore flood that probably entered this house which is not far from the Wilson River.
Post flood, many homes in this area have been bought back, meaning Government funds have been used to buy the houses, relocate the residents and in due course, demolish them, for parkland, never to be built on again.
A symbol of what has unfolded.
I cannot believe after what Queensland has been through in the last week or so, that the sun came back this morning to remind us of what she looks like in all her glory!!
We are literally an hours drive to the epicenter of the worst natural disaster that Australia has probably ever seen this decade. After watching the 24hr coverage for the last few days and understanding the magnitude of what Queenslanders and probably all Australians are about to realize is as a country, we are going to pull together and rebuild all that has been lost. Everyone will know someone who has lost a lot in these floods and our hopes and prayers are now with those missing and still unaccounted for.
Australia has been through many challenges with natural disasters, whether its been a fire or flood or even an earthquake, and events like this define us as a nation. I look forward to doing my personal part in helping with the rebuilding. I have spoken to colleagues and we will hope to raise funds through work by donation of proceeds from the sale of our products and spend time in Brisbane offering our time to those who need it.
The northern Australian state of Queensland is shut down to protect its citizens from COVID19. So Queenslanders have tropical holidays to themselves — the scene is typical and the light is superb. (HDR two images merged on Lightroom)
In Australian slang or perhaps colloquialisms, especially in sport, Queenslanders are known as "Cane Toads" and New South Wales people "Cockroaches". Other states have different names again, for example Western Australians are known as "Sand Gropers". The Qld/NSW names become prominent particularly during the rivalry between states in the Rugby League State of Origin series.
This shot is of the Wallangarra station which sits on the border between two states and was a change of gauge station, therefore change of trains from Queensland's 3 foot 6 inch to NSW's 4 foot 8 1/2 inch. When the more direct semi-coastal route via Kyogle was opened between Brisbane and Sydney, trains via the Wallangarra route to between the capital cities were basically superseded and both lines became of local importance only until closed or more or less moth balled. The line up from Sydney is now closed and only goes as far as Armidale and the line from Brisbane, while still nominally open only sees occasional heritage trains operate from Warwick and less so, Brisbane.
The border actually crosses the platform diagonally but this side features in situ but closed NSW tracks. The Queensland tracks are on the other side of the platform and the goods interchange yard is behind me. Over to the right is the small NSW town of Jennings and its pub (photo posted in the last fortnight) while to the left is the small Qld town of Wallangarra. This view looks north into Queensland.
The railways station is also the site of a lovely cafe and small museum. The link to the wikipedia article below explains the history of the station and the lines.
An elevated Queenslander cottage circa 1910 with a Land Rover Defender parked in the driveway .
Brisbane
A couple of weeks back I posted a cheat shot of a Jacaranda from October last year (I did own up!) to celebrate the coming of Jacaranda season. Well today, we were back down in the same Shorncliffe area that has, like much of Brisbane right now rather spectacular examples widely spread around the suburbs. The car will soon be covered with Jacaranda confetti and gives good perspective on just how big and colourful these trees become. Add in a couple of classic Queenslander homes and the picture is complete.
Home Sweet Home...High rise real estate in the chicken world... a house for chickens/hens, complete with ceramic chickens, herbs and flowers.
It is based on the "old Queenslander" style house, wide verandahs, inviting breezes to keep cool. Seen at the Brookfield Garden Centre in Brisbane....SOLD... .
A search for love, meaning and bathroom solitude. Danny goes through a series of shared housing experiences in a succession of cities on the east coast of Australia. Together these vignettes form a narrative that is surprisingly reflective.
This dilapidated Queenslander homestead was used in the shooting of the 2001 movie.
Queenslanders know that when school exams come around at the end of the year, you can expect to start seeing the showy, lavender Jacaranda blooms. The tree is native to South America and is considered an invasive plant. It appears that many are willing to turn a blind eye in the name of floral beauty.
New Farm Park was busy with sight-seers this morning.
From the footpath to the pack verandah, looking through the front door of this old but nicely restored "Queenslander" home at Sandgate, Brisbane. DDD/TDD
This picturess Queenslander, stands decaying and open to vandalism, down a busy Brisbane street. Storm clouds where building as i was exploring this beautiful abandonment!
This lovely old cottage (circa 1930's) has been beautifully preserved at the Beenleigh Historical Village - Gold Coast - Australia.
Exhibition of Talent.
Masterclass Exhibition.
Thanks to Dave for reminding me they were called " Queenslanders "
Please remove declined invites.
Leading from recent discussions about Sigma’s Foveon sensor
Yesterday I dismantled my SIGMA DP1 Merrill, physically removing the hot mirror, converting the sensor to full spectrum.
DP1m and the Xpan conveniently share 49mm filters, so my 720nm IR filter happily screwed on the front.
Changed the colour mode to B&W, instant IR!
Back yard
Looking like a Star Wars scene on the planet Tatooine, a pair of Newfies bracket an ex-Queenslander near Salinas on a very slow southbound copper, box, and tank train.
Note the dirt ballast - I guess drainage isn't a big issue in the Atacama desert - one of the driest places on earth.
1422 has some sort of exhaust scrubber by the looks of it, just to add to its ungainliness.
3 Sept 2019 - FCAB-CH
On the side of a Queenslander home. This caught my eye as it was very similar to a window at a relative's home, memories of my childhood.
Gables, corrugated iron roof. wide verandah. awnings over the side windows, lattice, sash window, built on stumps and a couple of palm trees. A pretty nice old "Queenslander" style home in the back streets of Toogoolawah in South East Queensland. There are a few other features also...but the prominent front steps are missing!
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queenslander_(architecture)
I am going to dial down flickr (just a bit) the next few days so I want to wish all my lovely flickr friends a very Happy and safe New Year. Let us hope and pray that the world somehow becomes a more peaceful place in 2024, I think that is an over riding ambition right now. How anyone can justify wars killing many thousands of people in this day and age, I have no idea. We have learned nothing from all those who fought over previous centuries. Not even that sometimes enemies, with the right intents can become allies and friends. May your New Year bring personal peace and good health.
This old "Queenslander"* and its gate and fence (supposedly the theme today) is one of a diminishing number along Flinders Parade (anywhere else it would be called The Esplanade) that runs along the shore of Moreton Bay at Sandgate and Brighton in Brisbane. It's quite a long street and I think sadly, a number of heritage homes have been sacrificed over the years for new with their great seascape views.
So Happy New Year and Happy Fence Friday. Tomorrow, Brisbane and Queensland will drop from near record temperatures and humidity and so it's time to start living again!
*This home may perhaps be a bit early for the traditional "Queenslander" but it shares many of the latter traits from the corrugated iron roof to the wide verandahs and of course the timber construction.
I found this old beauty whilst out driving over the weekend. It looks like she could tell a good story or two.
This image can be purchased from my website www.bethwodephotography.com.au/
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This panorama was constructed using Photoshop CS6 to stitch together horizontally three landscape-oriented images captured from the promenade that leads from the ferry terminal on Circular Quay to the Opera House.
According to Wikipedia, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district and the North Shore. The dramatic view of the bridge, the harbor, and the nearby Sydney Opera House is an iconic image of Sydney, and Australia. The bridge is nicknamed "The Coathanger" because of its arch-based design. Furthermore, the bridge is ubiquitously known to Sydneysiders simply as "The Bridge". Under the directions of Queenslander Dr. J.J.C. Bradfield of the NSW Department of Public Works, the bridge was designed and built by British firm Dorman Long and Co Ltd of Middlesbrough and was formally opened on Saturday, 19 March 1932.
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts center in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Situated on Sydney Harbor, relatively close to the Sydney Harbor Bridge, the facility is adjacent to the Sydney central business district, Circular Quay, and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the facility formally opened on October 20, 1973, after a gestation beginning with Utzon's 1957 selection as winner of an international design competition. Identified as one of the 20th century's most distinctive buildings and one of the most famous performing arts centers in the world, the facility became a UNESCO World Heritage Site on June 28, 2007.
Queenslanders will know this iconic location and view of the Glasshouse Mountains looking from the north. It’s early morning and slightly misty and smokey from bushfires. The high peak on the left is Mt. Tibrogargan, second highest of the peaks at 364 metres and the classic view of this rock beast is from the old highway from the south where the profile shot reveals a mountain looking much like a giant gorilla. We take these beautiful mountains, named by Captain Cook in 1770 very much for granted I think as you tend to do when you see a scene reasonably frequently.
Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
Explored 199 on 4 May 2013
Shot out last night with a friend to shoot some Star Trails over this dilapidated building in the Mary Valley.
The outcome wasn't as great as I had hoped, unfortunately there was a bit too much light pollution around.
Here is a short timelapse taken from the same frames:- youtu.be/l22BTCUsGTg
Taken from the passengers seat in a 60km/h zone at night. Venus Rising: Out of the Water and into the Light by internationally acclaimed British artist Wolfgang Buttress was unveiled in January 2012 as the final of five public artworks to enhance Brisbane's Kangaroo Point Park.
A breathtaking 23 metres in height, Venus Rising is a stainless steel structure made up of hundreds of interlocking rings and polished tubes that twist gently at the waist to create a hollow spiral.
The artist has said it was inspired by the intersecting rings of a nautilus shell. Illuminated from the base, the piece can be entered at ground level. Once inside, observers can look up to the sky through an 'oculus' at the top.
The artworkwas chosen by Queenslanders via a state-wide poll to decide which public artwork they would prefer as the 'crescendo' or high point of Kangaroo Point Park.
(Source: www.arts.qld.gov.au/artsupdate/2012/february/sculpture.html )
Pom poms , baubles you get my drift with a period Queenslander , circa 1900 , in the background .
Shorncliffe Parade
Via Brisbane
Digital art created for
MIXMASTER CHALLENGE #53 by skagitrenee
➤ Your image must depict a backyard scene that includes a building (house, shed, etc.).
➤ We want to see many flowers in this backyard.
➤ Plus one or more animals.
➤ And creative textures.
➤ NO PEOPLE (statues okay, but not mannequins).
using my source images Queenslander cottage, roses, our dogs Angus and Sooki.
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St. Paul's Anglican Church is a prominent church in the middle of Ipswich in Brisbane Street. This of course is not the church, but what was the rectory (now offices). It's a very beautiful old low Queenslander of its time (refer to the link below) and looks like it has recently had some restorative work done.
I thought this looked rather amusing the formality of this late 19th century Queenslander , the Parsonage , contrasting with the give away potty on the curb .
When you go to see the house the potty will be gone .
Shorncliffe
Via Brisbane
Wednesday 9 June 2021 and the whole east coast of Australia is experiencing or expecting an icy polar blast with expected snow even as far north as Queensland's high Granite Belt.
Listening to the news about the most likely locations, Eukey keeps getting named. Eukey? We were trying to remember where this place was in relation to the area and kept thinking Uki which is in northern New South Wales and didn't quite make sense to us being not on the Granite Belt at all. So, to the trusty google maps we go, and there it is, spelt "Eukey". Der! We had been there just a month or so back when we spent a few days in the district's main town of Stanthorpe.
And we even had a photo - this lovely old but still inhabited home nestled amongst the trees and surrounded by the granite boulders after which the region is named.
Will it get snow in the next day or so, probably a 50/50 chance but we know for sure it will be very, very cold. That fireplace on the left will be roaring!
Eukey, Queensland.