Red Flower Graffiti

 

Splish Splash
I was walking from the car park towards Main Street in Croydon when I spotted this beautiful art on the brick wall of a shop.

 

Today's quote: The holy grail is to spend less time making the picture than it takes people to look at it ~ Banksy

It's A Dog's Life

 

That's telling you!
No dog owners can give the excuse they didn't know the rules - there can be no mistaking the instructions with this sign!
Seen down at Portsea near the pier. This small park is on the main street near Weroona Bay near the pier which is a popular fishing spot and also a good place to catch the sunset.



Today's quote: Dogs are animals that poop in public and you're supposed to pick it up. After a week of doing this, you've got to ask yourself, "Who's the real master in this relationship?" ~ Anthony Griffin


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Coffee on Collins

Coffee, Tea or Bonox?
Melbourne's city streets are a mecca for dining al fresco and even in the midst of winter, we Melbournians still enjoy sipping a coffee or sampling fine tea outdoors. Walking up Collins Street between Swanston and Russell Streets just past the Athenaeum Theatre after a day of shopping, you can sit and rest your feet under the lovely old trees in one of Melbourne's premier streets renowned for its style and glamour.

Today's quote: The powers of a man's mind are directly proportioned to the quantity of coffee he drinks ~ Sir James Mackintosh

What's The Time Mister Wolf?

 

Tick tock tick tock
Or should that be tock tick tock tick? This arty clock is on the roof of the Woolworth's Supermarket at Croydon, an outer Melbourne suburb. Note the metal "leaves" and how they have been incorporating bringing a garden feel to the design. This is reflected in the choice of colours too.


Today's quote: Time is what prevents everything from happening at once ~ John Archibald Wheeler

Weekend Reflections - Mirror Image

 

A river, a tree and a bridge
There's something rather inviting about a bridge over a river don't you think? Doesn't it just beg to "Walk on me" and cross over to the other side and see what's there - a ramble through a woodland patch or a stroll among the palms. To just walk and enjoy the visual sounds and sights of greenery with the abandon and innocence of a child.

This is the Maribyrnong and the Afton Bridge


Today's Quote: The trees reflected in the river - they are unconscious of a spiritual world so near to them, so are we ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne

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A Tall Story

Able to leap tall buildings at a single bound
Yes, I bet Superman would have a field day with this one. This is Big Sky, a Credit Union. Located at 607 Bourke Street, this imposing looking ediface almost gave me a crick in my neck as I stood trying to get off a decent shot. While I'm not sure just how tall it is, it reminded me of the song, "When I was small and Christmas trees were tall"


Today's Quote: A skyscraper is a boast in glass and steel ~ Mason Cooley.

Autumn Glory

The fiery reds of Autumn
I love the glorious colours of Autumn and was so taken with the beauty and colour of these trees when I was driving down a local street visiting a family member, I just had to stop and get out. The silver bit in the bottom right hand corner is my car. The Acer Palmatum (Japanese Maple) is one of the most beautiful trees, especially in Autumn when the leaves turn a rich, fiery orange-red. Unfortunately, the tree was so large, I wasn't able to get the whole tree in the photo. But here's another shot below -

Above: Acer Palmatum
These streets are in one of our outer suburbs not far from the Dandenongs - you can see the Dangenong Ranges in the distance at the top of this street near the main road. Photos taken 16th May this year.


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Today's Quote: God is the experience of looking at a tree and saying, "Ah!" ~ Joseph Campbell

Theme Day - Reflections. Maribyrnong River

The Maribyrnong River

Cool, clear water
The Maribyrnong at 9.30am. The Maribyrnong is popular with joggers and walkers and many people use the shared path for trails walks and general fresh air walks. Further up is a BBQ area with rotunda and playground.

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Today's quote: What makes a river so restful to people is that it doesn't have any doubt - it is sure to get where it is going, and it doesn't want to go anywhere else ~ Hal Boyle.