tiabunna's photos

These are out in flower here at present. Seen on my daily walk with the dog.

This fence is at a nearby school. HFF and have a great weekend, everyone.

"Mina" is the name of this statue of an endangered Eastern Lowland Gorilla. Even sitting she is some 3.5 metres tall and was made by sculptors Gillie and Marc, who donated her and other sculptures to the local Shire. Details of her on PiP. She has only recently been installed in a local park, where she is attracting a huge amount of interest. Some, on F/B, in the form of AI modifications (see PiPs). She also is attracting huge interest from the youngsters (see final PiP - also showing the year end "Family Funfair" recently arrived and about to be erected in the background.)

Happy Bench Monday and have a good week, everyone. What do you see? (Added later: The answer is in my next image).

Long ago, I recall seeing the 1874 "James Craig" as a rusting hulk on a Tasmanian beach. A marvellous effort by the Sydney Heritage Fleet saw her restored to seagoing condition. It is now possible to take day trips on her. Best viewed large. Wishing everyone a Happy Fence Friday and a great weekend.

A very low wall in front of a garden. Down at the far end is a flowering jacaranda tree. Happy Wednesday Wall, everyone.

For Macro Mondays #443 , 8 December 2025. The subject this week is "Two in comparison".

As shown on the sign in the PiP: " GILGANDRA REGION THE BIG ARMA TREE Erected in 2022, symbolic of a living tree, the sculpture represents this active and vibrant community. Just as a tree puts down roots that hold it in place, so have the people who have chosen Armatree and the surrounding district as their home. ..." Wishing everyone a Happy Bench Monday and a great week to follow.

As summer arrives, the Jacaranda trees burst into full flower in Australia. This year they seem to be better than usual and the flowers lasting longer.