Tag: haiqua

  • Across the Paddock

    Dry land Sweltering heat, The perfect fuel For a terrible summer I took this photo just before Christmas, looking out across a small paddock while visiting my uncle’s family with my parents. They live in a small rural community north of Sydney and many of the surrounding towns and suburbs were surrounded by bushfires in the…

  • Summer Sunset

    A summer sunset A moment of pure beauty In an ugly world I took this photo this evening from our balcony, just as the sun began to set. It was a spectacular sunset, with the entire sky seeming to catch fire for many minutes, before gradually fading away. After receiving some upsetting news today, it…

  • Christmas Light Painting

    Lights shine brightly Under the moon’s Silent gaze: Christmas is here again This photo is from Frederick Street, about fifteen minutes away from where we live in Randwick. The houses in Frederick Street are well known locally for their Christmas displays; almost every house in the street gets into the festive spirit at this time…

  • O Christmas Tree

    Lights and carols Smiles everywhere But my heart misses you This Christmas Our Christmas tree for this year. We were going to buy a new tree as our old tree broke last year and this spare one is really a bit too small for all our ornaments but as we’re going to be moving soon,…

  • Sleepless Night

    A long, sleepless night:My mind wanders far awayIn search of answers Another shootingMore death, violence,And tears:Will it ever end? Life, love, death,A never-ending cycle -Is this trulyAll there is? Good and evilThere is no such thing:We all hide monstersIn our hearts The clock strikes midnightShadows spread across the walls:Time waits for no one Silence surrounds…

  • Looking Down Union Lane

    A thousand picturesAcross two walls, Telling the stories Of our lives This is another photo I took while in Melbourne last month. It’s of Union Lane, a small lane off Bourke Street Mall in Melbourne. The location is well known for its street art and graffiti murals, the main bulk of which was approved by…

  • Flinders Street Station

    I am like A train leaving its station: My journey goes Ever on Flinders Street Station, at the corner of Flinders and Swanston streets in Melbourne. This was one of the photos I really wanted to get while I was in Melbourne last week as it’s such a beautiful and iconic building. I think it…

  • The Clouds Gather

    Dark cloudsGather overheadLike stormy skiesHanging over my heart I took this photo during a short day trip to Melbourne on Saturday. Despite living in Sydney for most of my life, it was actually my first trip to Melbourne (just something I’ve never really got round to before) and I went with my father to see…

  • Randwick War Memorial

    The sounds of war Echo across The oceans of time: We remember Our local war memorial in High Cross Park, Randwick. I took this photo earlier today to mark Remembrance Day. The memorial was originally dedicated in 1925 and contains a scroll with the names of over four thousand Randwick residents who served in the…

  • Rainbow Lorikeet

    In my dreams I am a bird Flying high above the world, Truly free A rainbow lorikeet perched on our balcony, looking around to see if anyone’s home. Several lorikeets have been visiting us every day recently and they’ve been very friendly. This one posed for a photo in return for an apple slice. If…