Tag Archives: Brisbane

Photo Friday – November into December

So. I continue to not like the photos and/or topics for photoaday. However, I made myself a bloggy promise they would all appear here, for better or worse. Before we get started on photoaday though – look! Christmas! That won’t … Continue reading

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It’s Ekka time

Every August in Brisbane you can guarantee three things will happen. 1) The westerly winds will arrive to whip the city. 2) Half of Brisbane will get the flu, the other half a cold. 3)  A ferris wheel will appear … Continue reading

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Photo Friday photoadayjune days 29 to 30 and photoadayjuly days 1 to 5

Hello! We’re up to July now! The last two photos from June: It just so happened that this week one of my BFFs is up visiting from another state. Yes, we have matching friendship bracelets. No, we’re not 14. This … Continue reading

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Autumn colours to chase away the winter blues

I’ve been waiting for it and it’s finally arrived. The winter blues – that feeling of malaise I get every year at this time as the days grow darker earlier and the air goes from pleasantly cool to downright chilly. … Continue reading

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They don’t make them like they used to

Tonight I went to a performance at the Old Museum. I was a little delayed in getting ready, because I looked out the window and saw the amazing full moon and just had to take a photo. Apparently the moon … Continue reading

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Sunrise and sunset at the Story Bridge

A disclaimer: I’m not a photographer and I have no plans to be. Taking photos is just something I enjoy. Recently I bought myself a fancy-pants camera and have been having fun/temper tantrums learning how to use it. On Saturday … Continue reading

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My two cents on the cancellation of the Queensland Premier’s Literary Awards

The other day I took this photo: About four times a week I drive along Waterworks Road in Brisbane and I always look for this street sign. It’s probably one of the most stolen street signs in Brisbane – it’s … Continue reading

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Lunch at the river

When your Sunday sky looks like this: You want to get out of the house and make the most of the weather perfection. Today I ventured over to Bulimba, a suburb in inner-city Brisbane that is hugged by the Brisbane … Continue reading

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