Out and about

Sep 10, 2024 ∞

Afternoon thunderstorm means I was almost caught in the rain. Unfortunately I had to seek shelter and wait it out.

A bar counter with a cocktail with a red cherry in it. A tan covered menu behind it with the name of the bar - Zazu. In the background are beer taps on the other side of the bar.

Apr 7, 2024 ∞

Gorgeous colour at sunset tonight. Love the way it was reflected in the river. I wasn’t the only one stopping to take a photo.

A length of green grass and a cement path in the foreground. A river curving from left to right. On the other side of the river the silhouettes of apartment buildings are visible. Above those is a cloudy sky lit up in a vibrant orange by the setting sun.

Jun 25, 2023 ∞

Making a little stop on the afternoon walk. I think it’s important to support small business. 🍦

A blue ice cream van parked in front of some trees. The side counter is open and the doors hooked back show the ice creams available. There are ice creams painted in different colours on the truck. The big rear doors have a mermaid and a large ice cream painted on them.

May 21, 2023 ∞

A gorgeous bluesky on a lovely autumn afternoon. I love this time of year.

This old gas stripping tower is along the Brisbane river in West End. The tower was used in the removal of tar and ammonia from raw coal gas. Made in 1912, it’s heritage listed and the only one of its kind left in Australia.

A reddish brown cylindrical tower at the bottom of a grassy bank. A platform surrounds the top of the tower and narrow steps are visible. There are large trees across the top of the grass bank and a clear rich blue sky behind the trees and tower.

Mar 26, 2023 ∞

Afternoon walks at sunset are good for the soul and a very pleasant way to wind out the weekend.

Looking down a boat ramp into the Brisbane river. A blue and white, double level, city cat ferry is in the middle and apartment buildings on the other side of the river are in the background. The sky is darkening as it’s just on sunset.

Mar 16, 2023 ∞

A road along the river near me is a shared space for pedestrians and cyclists.

I often think how this sign is good life advice and not just a caution to cyclists.

I sometimes need to remind myself to take time to enjoy the world around me instead of ticking the next task off.

A large yellow rectangular box painted longways on the road. "Slow down" is painted in large red capital letters in the top half.

Dec 11, 2022 ∞

I went a different way on my walk and saw some street art I’ve not noticed before.

The Terminator from the original movie painted an a dark background on an old brick wall. A big red “kaboom” is over it’s left shoulder. In the upper left corner is a light coloured box with “earlier models look human! Bad smells and jokes. I will be replaced”

Nov 27, 2022 ∞

My battle wagon is ready.

It might also just be the local rowing club ready for the river first thing in the morning.

The rear of a trailer holding 16 rowing sculls. The photo is taken at an angle so the ends appear like spikes pointing skyward.

Nov 25, 2022 ∞

City hall in Brisbane, Australia, lit up for Christmas.