Tag: Canberra
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Winter is coming.
Whilst these trees have not yet lost all their leaves, it will take but one big blow to drop the whole bundle.We have had a spectacular sunny Autumn here in Canberra, but now that is dissolving away and the gob of winter is pushing its way in. Despite my resistance. The smell of wood fires,…
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Smoking in the moment.
I’m really happy with this photo. The focus is sharp. The composition is good and the contrast between the man’s white beard and cigarette, and the greyscale background pops. I’ll give myself a nine out of ten. … Smoking. It’s one of those things that despite the overwhelming evidence of its badness, is still habituated…
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The Jetty
Location: ///best.finely.blunt35°17.83878’S, 149°8.11164’E Last days of March, yet it feels like a hot summer’s day. Crackling blue sky. Make the most of it, lathering up in SPF 50 and checking out the small local craft markets at The Jetty. Ate way too much battered cauliflower and spicy chips all washed down with lashings of local…
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On the lake.
Location: ///sticks.water.ever35°18.39018’S, 149°8.65482’E Visitors over for Easter. This afternoon took them for a lazy (and slightly hazy) electric boat ride on the lake. A few drinks, a few snacks (including some chilli olives that spontaneously combusted my cerebral cortex) and a top speed of 5 kph. And the in the evening, a late BBQ dinner…
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Enlighten 2024
Checked out the Canberra Enlighten Festival last night. A beautiful warm fresh-cut grass Autumn evening in the nations capital. This is the 4th time we have wandered the iconic local buildings now all lit with giant art projections and bespoke soundscapes. Yet, to be honest, each year has been slightly more disappointing than the last.…
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Easter Weekend at Parliament House.
Location: https://w3w.co/prices.comet.cabin In-laws in town. Posing in the Great Hall of Parliament House. Additional info: Cafe = unexpectedly delicious fries. Most friendly security guards I have ever met.
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Bus stop update
I originally posted about our local bus stop here. On a recent walk, I met the man behind the aesthetic upgrade. Turns out he is on a mission to bring a little splendiferousness to our suburb. We chatted for a while, and spent some time vacillating over the correct shade of grey to paint the…
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An evening walk through the sculpture garden
Last evening took an aimless evening amble down by Lake Burley Griffin. Sat for a while listening to the music at ‘The Jetty’ food and entertainment precinct. Before we left I threw a couple of ice-cold brews and a bag of savoury snacks into my satchel because who wants to pay $25 bucks for a…
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