Points of View Photographer’s diary

Apostle sole Posted on 25 November 2009 In this further image of the "Twelve Apostles", a series of giant limestone rock stacks rising from the Southern Ocean just east of Port Campb ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:41:07 -0800

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Apostle sole Posted on 25 November 2009 In this further image of the "Twelve Apostles", a series of giant limestone rock stacks rising from the Southern Ocean just east of Port Campb ...

Dreamy sky Posted on 24 November 2009 High winds were causing these cloud formations near the Split Point lighthouse in Victoria, Australia last month. © 2009 Ross Collins

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:11:12 -0800

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Dreamy sky Posted on 24 November 2009 High winds were causing these cloud formations near the Split Point lighthouse in Victoria, Australia last month. © 2009 Ross Collins

Big top, no bottom Posted on 23 November 2009 Looking through my photo archives, I found this image showing the first stage of setting up the Weber Brothers circus tent in Timaru and ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:48:54 -0800

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Big top, no bottom Posted on 23 November 2009 Looking through my photo archives, I found this image showing the first stage of setting up the Weber Brothers circus tent in Timaru and ...

Pukeko Peak Posted on 22 November 2009 At the top of a gentle rise on Wellington's Adelaide Road, between Berhampore and Island Bay, this mural and signage designates the area (unoff ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:03:56 -0800

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Pukeko Peak Posted on 22 November 2009 At the top of a gentle rise on Wellington's Adelaide Road, between Berhampore and Island Bay, this mural and signage designates the area (unoff ...

Road to riches Posted on 21 November 2009 This causeway links Granite Island, from where this image was captured, to the city of Victor Harbor in South Australia. During an early mo ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:20:09 -0800

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Road to riches Posted on 21 November 2009 This causeway links Granite Island, from where this image was captured, to the city of Victor Harbor in South Australia. During an early mo ...

Barn door Posted on 20 November 2009 A close-up view of the weathered texture, colours and hardware on the door of a farm building at the Poltalloch Station in South Australia. Â ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:37:38 -0800

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Barn door Posted on 20 November 2009 A close-up view of the weathered texture, colours and hardware on the door of a farm building at the Poltalloch Station in South Australia. Â ...

Not in great shape Posted on 19 November 2009 However the rear of the derelict hall at the settlement of Yuulong on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia provides some excellen ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:56:51 -0800

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Not in great shape Posted on 19 November 2009 However the rear of the derelict hall at the settlement of Yuulong on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia provides some excellen ...

Hopes fading Posted on 18 November 2009 Bahrain coach Milan Máčala is on his feet with only 16 minutes to go in the World Cup qualifier against the All Whites in Wellington on Satu ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:50:14 -0800

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Hopes fading Posted on 18 November 2009 Bahrain coach Milan Máčala is on his feet with only 16 minutes to go in the World Cup qualifier against the All Whites in Wellington on Satu ...

Along the quay Posted on 17 November 2009 Seen on the waterfront at Geelong, Victoria, Australia. © 2009 Ross Collins

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:17:58 -0800

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Along the quay Posted on 17 November 2009 Seen on the waterfront at Geelong, Victoria, Australia. © 2009 Ross Collins

Those were the days Posted on 16 November 2009 A sign of better times in Stawell, Victoria, Australia. © 2009 Ross Collins

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:04:08 -0800

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Those were the days Posted on 16 November 2009 A sign of better times in Stawell, Victoria, Australia. © 2009 Ross Collins

Headed for glory Posted on 15 November 2009 All White Rory Fallon's header from a cross by Leo Bertos in last night's World Cup qualifier against Bahrain in Wellington beats the goal ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:22:01 -0800

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Headed for glory Posted on 15 November 2009 All White Rory Fallon's header from a cross by Leo Bertos in last night's World Cup qualifier against Bahrain in Wellington beats the goal ...

Ageing gracefully Posted on 14 November 2009 Wine barrels in Best's Winery at Great Western, Victoria, Australia. © 2009 Ross Collins

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:16:56 -0800

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Ageing gracefully Posted on 14 November 2009 Wine barrels in Best's Winery at Great Western, Victoria, Australia. © 2009 Ross Collins

On a mission Posted on 13 November 2009 The Bahrain football team arrives at Wellington late yesterday for Saturday's World Cup qualifier against the All Whites in a chartered Gulf A ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:55:55 -0800

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On a mission Posted on 13 November 2009 The Bahrain football team arrives at Wellington late yesterday for Saturday's World Cup qualifier against the All Whites in a chartered Gulf A ...

One shot for glory Posted on 12 November 2009 New Zealand (and Blackburn Rovers) captain Ryan Nelsen is on the ball, watched by Chris Wood (West Bromwich Albion), during the All Whit ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:48:11 -0800

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One shot for glory Posted on 12 November 2009 New Zealand (and Blackburn Rovers) captain Ryan Nelsen is on the ball, watched by Chris Wood (West Bromwich Albion), during the All Whit ...

Electric bluegrass Posted on 11 November 2009 Looking back through my archives yesterday, I found an unprocessed image of three of the four members of Hayseed Dixie performing at the ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:59:46 -0800

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Electric bluegrass Posted on 11 November 2009 Looking back through my archives yesterday, I found an unprocessed image of three of the four members of Hayseed Dixie performing at the ...

Down on the farm Posted on 10 November 2009 I spotted this scene from the opposite side of the highway near Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia and I looked out for it again and photogr ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:16:50 -0800

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Down on the farm Posted on 10 November 2009 I spotted this scene from the opposite side of the highway near Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia and I looked out for it again and photogr ...

Man with a bone Posted on 9 November 2009 Well known trombonist, big band leader and music educator Rodger Fox leads the Wellington Bone Company from the front at Old St Paul's last ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:21:23 -0800

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Man with a bone Posted on 9 November 2009 Well known trombonist, big band leader and music educator Rodger Fox leads the Wellington Bone Company from the front at Old St Paul's last ...

Let me entertain you Posted on 8 November 2009 Erna Ferry in action at Friday night's concert at Old St Paul's. © 2009 Ross Collins

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:37:44 -0800

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Let me entertain you Posted on 8 November 2009 Erna Ferry in action at Friday night's concert at Old St Paul's. © 2009 Ross Collins

Bones in church Posted on 7 November 2009 Rodger Fox's trombone-based group, the Wellington Bone Company, appeared at Old St Paul's in Wellington last night supporting Hot Club Sandw ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:32:07 -0800

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Bones in church Posted on 7 November 2009 Rodger Fox's trombone-based group, the Wellington Bone Company, appeared at Old St Paul's in Wellington last night supporting Hot Club Sandw ...

Ruling the roost Posted on 6 November 2009 These dead gum trees in a field near Lockwood South in Victoria, Australia serve only as a habitat for native parrots. © 2009 Ross Co ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:28:21 -0800

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Ruling the roost Posted on 6 November 2009 These dead gum trees in a field near Lockwood South in Victoria, Australia serve only as a habitat for native parrots. © 2009 Ross Co ...

Anything but Posted on 5 November 2009 The paradox between the name and the multi-colour design of this rural letterbox in the Grampians region of Victoria, Australia tickled my funn ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:28:15 -0800

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Anything but Posted on 5 November 2009 The paradox between the name and the multi-colour design of this rural letterbox in the Grampians region of Victoria, Australia tickled my funn ...

Smaller government is even better government Posted on 4 November 2009 The Port Elliot Council Chamber in South Australia, built in 1879. is one of the smallest council chambers in A ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:39:45 -0700

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Smaller government is even better government Posted on 4 November 2009 The Port Elliot Council Chamber in South Australia, built in 1879. is one of the smallest council chambers in A ...

Trouble at mill Posted on 3 November 2009 This flour mill was operated by the Laucke Milling Co in Strathalbyn, South Australia from its acquisition in 1927 until replaced in 1961. ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:46:53 -0700

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Trouble at mill Posted on 3 November 2009 This flour mill was operated by the Laucke Milling Co in Strathalbyn, South Australia from its acquisition in 1927 until replaced in 1961. ...

Grim reaper Posted on 2 November 2009 I spotted this rusty cultivating machine, that has clearly seen better days, in a field at Walmer, near Maldon, Victoria, Australia. © 2009 ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:47:53 -0700

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Grim reaper Posted on 2 November 2009 I spotted this rusty cultivating machine, that has clearly seen better days, in a field at Walmer, near Maldon, Victoria, Australia. © 2009 ...

Small government is good government Posted on 1 November 2009 This small but distinctive building is the former Huntly Shire Council Chambers on the outskirts of Bendigo in Victoria, ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:39:27 -0700

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Small government is good government Posted on 1 November 2009 This small but distinctive building is the former Huntly Shire Council Chambers on the outskirts of Bendigo in Victoria, ...

The Big Kahuna Posted on 31 October 2009 The spelling is different in Australia (as is often the case), but this water tower in the northern Victoria town of Cohuna (about halfway be ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:33:03 -0700

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The Big Kahuna Posted on 31 October 2009 The spelling is different in Australia (as is often the case), but this water tower in the northern Victoria town of Cohuna (about halfway be ...

Behind the wall Posted on 30 October 2009 The former gaol (jail) at Ararat in Victoria, Australia (later operated until 1991 as "J Ward" of the Aradale Mental Hospital as a top-secur ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:10:49 -0700

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Behind the wall Posted on 30 October 2009 The former gaol (jail) at Ararat in Victoria, Australia (later operated until 1991 as "J Ward" of the Aradale Mental Hospital as a top-secur ...

What price for Kylies? Posted on 29 October 2009 I presumed from the typically-Australian corruption of the English language on the sign that this fruit stall outside an orchard near ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:04:01 -0700

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What price for Kylies? Posted on 29 October 2009 I presumed from the typically-Australian corruption of the English language on the sign that this fruit stall outside an orchard near ...

In memory Posted on 28 October 2009 The Soldiers Memorial Institute in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia provides the subject for a striking image before daybreak on a recent rainy morning ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:31:33 -0700

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In memory Posted on 28 October 2009 The Soldiers Memorial Institute in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia provides the subject for a striking image before daybreak on a recent rainy morning ...

It takes all kinds Posted on 27 October 2009 On my recent travels through Australia, the sight of this row of letterboxes at the end of a rural access road near Daylesford, Victoria c ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:00:20 -0700

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It takes all kinds Posted on 27 October 2009 On my recent travels through Australia, the sight of this row of letterboxes at the end of a rural access road near Daylesford, Victoria c ...

A long wait Posted on 26 October 2009 This boarded-up railway station building with a demolished platform is at Currency Creek in South Australia. It is no longer directly accessible ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:59:33 -0700

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A long wait Posted on 26 October 2009 This boarded-up railway station building with a demolished platform is at Currency Creek in South Australia. It is no longer directly accessible ...

Seeing the wood Posted on 25 October 2009 A tangle of densely-packed gum trees in the Illawara State Forest between Hall's Gap and Stawell in the Grampians area of Victoria, Australia ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:20:11 -0700

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Seeing the wood Posted on 25 October 2009 A tangle of densely-packed gum trees in the Illawara State Forest between Hall's Gap and Stawell in the Grampians area of Victoria, Australia ...

Webs of time Posted on 24 October 2009 This scene was captured in the sheep shearing shed at the historic Poltalloch Station in South Australia. © 2009 Ross Collins

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:38:08 -0700

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Webs of time Posted on 24 October 2009 This scene was captured in the sheep shearing shed at the historic Poltalloch Station in South Australia. © 2009 Ross Collins

Stare-down Posted on 23 October 2009 I spotted these sculptures of a sheep dog and two sheep set up in a typical confrontational pose outside a store in Hahndorf, South Australia. ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:18:01 -0700

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Stare-down Posted on 23 October 2009 I spotted these sculptures of a sheep dog and two sheep set up in a typical confrontational pose outside a store in Hahndorf, South Australia. ...

Apostles at dawn Posted on 22 October 2009 A section of the remaining "Twelve Apostles", a series of giant limestone rock stacks rising from the Southern Ocean just east of Port Campb ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:21:30 -0700

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Apostles at dawn Posted on 22 October 2009 A section of the remaining "Twelve Apostles", a series of giant limestone rock stacks rising from the Southern Ocean just east of Port Campb ...

Facing another day Posted on 21 October 2009 This ferris wheel, among other school holiday amusement rides and attractions at Victor Harbor, South Australia, stands out against the da ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:25:40 -0700

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Facing another day Posted on 21 October 2009 This ferris wheel, among other school holiday amusement rides and attractions at Victor Harbor, South Australia, stands out against the da ...

Field of gold Posted on 20 October 2009 There's canola almost as far as the eye can see in this view near Beaufort in Victoria, Australia last week. © 2009 Ross Collins

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:13:15 -0700

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Field of gold Posted on 20 October 2009 There's canola almost as far as the eye can see in this view near Beaufort in Victoria, Australia last week. © 2009 Ross Collins

Not so subtle Posted on 19 October 2009 This notice in the otherwise charming German-origin town of Hahndorf in South Australia sends a clear message. © 2009 Ross Collins

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:40:58 -0700

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Not so subtle Posted on 19 October 2009 This notice in the otherwise charming German-origin town of Hahndorf in South Australia sends a clear message. © 2009 Ross Collins

At the end of the day Posted on 18 October 2009 The last rays of the day's sun light the sky near Currency Creek in South Australia recently. © 2009 Ross Collins

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:56:07 -0700

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At the end of the day Posted on 18 October 2009 The last rays of the day's sun light the sky near Currency Creek in South Australia recently. © 2009 Ross Collins

Clash of the eights Posted on 27 September 2009 Wellington Phoenix striker, Paul Ifill, starts a run into the penalty box in today's 0-0 A-League match against the Central Coast Marin ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:34:51 -0700

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Clash of the eights Posted on 27 September 2009 Wellington Phoenix striker, Paul Ifill, starts a run into the penalty box in today's 0-0 A-League match against the Central Coast Marin ...

Old and new Posted on 23 September 2009 A view including both the iconic Flinders Street Station and also the Eureka Tower on Southbank in Melbourne during my most recent visit. ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:53:30 -0700

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Old and new Posted on 23 September 2009 A view including both the iconic Flinders Street Station and also the Eureka Tower on Southbank in Melbourne during my most recent visit. ...

Goalmouth scramble Posted on 21 September 2009 In action from yesterday's A-League match between the Wellington Phoenix and the North Queensland Fury at Wellington's Westpac Stadium, ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:22:08 -0700

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Goalmouth scramble Posted on 21 September 2009 In action from yesterday's A-League match between the Wellington Phoenix and the North Queensland Fury at Wellington's Westpac Stadium, ...

Wiggly numerals Posted on 20 September 2009 The fleet number of the retired Australian World War II minesweeper HMAS Castlemaine (J244) is reflected in the water at the ship's mooring ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:05:28 -0700

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Wiggly numerals Posted on 20 September 2009 The fleet number of the retired Australian World War II minesweeper HMAS Castlemaine (J244) is reflected in the water at the ship's mooring ...

Hanging out for a coffee Posted on 19 September 2009 In Williamstown, near Melbourne last week. © 2009 Ross Collins

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:54:53 -0700

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Hanging out for a coffee Posted on 19 September 2009 In Williamstown, near Melbourne last week. © 2009 Ross Collins

Awaiting your order Posted on 18 September 2009 A baggage label guides diners as to the service protocol at the Pludo Cafe in Williamstown, near Melbourne. © 2009 Ross Collins ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:52:03 -0700

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Awaiting your order Posted on 18 September 2009 A baggage label guides diners as to the service protocol at the Pludo Cafe in Williamstown, near Melbourne. © 2009 Ross Collins ...

Meat market Posted on 17 September 2009 A section of a butcher's colourful window display in Williamstown, near Melbourne. © 2009 Ross Collins

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:48:29 -0700

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Meat market Posted on 17 September 2009 A section of a butcher's colourful window display in Williamstown, near Melbourne. © 2009 Ross Collins

That was then, this is now Posted on 16 September 2009 A Singapore Airlines Boeing 747 is framed by the wing and engines of a Qantas Airbus A380 at Melbourne International Airport at ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:54:40 -0700

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That was then, this is now Posted on 16 September 2009 A Singapore Airlines Boeing 747 is framed by the wing and engines of a Qantas Airbus A380 at Melbourne International Airport at ...

Going nowhere Posted on 15 September 2009 HMAS Castlemaine, a retired World War II minesweeper, has been restored and is moored at Williamstown near Melbourne as an exhibit and museum ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:30:38 -0700

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Going nowhere Posted on 15 September 2009 HMAS Castlemaine, a retired World War II minesweeper, has been restored and is moored at Williamstown near Melbourne as an exhibit and museum ...

Beneath every successful man ... Posted on 11 September 2009 Part of a Maori sculpture at Island Bay. © 2009 Ross Collins

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:47:48 -0700

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Beneath every successful man ... Posted on 11 September 2009 Part of a Maori sculpture at Island Bay. © 2009 Ross Collins

Waiting at Lorraine's Posted on 10 September 2009 The bus stop outside Lorraine's clothing shop in Newtown is one of the busiest sections of suburban pavement in Wellington. This is ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:46:03 -0700

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Waiting at Lorraine's Posted on 10 September 2009 The bus stop outside Lorraine's clothing shop in Newtown is one of the busiest sections of suburban pavement in Wellington. This is ...

Million dollar view Posted on 7 September 2009 This seat in Wahine Park at Palmer Head on Wellington's south coast was looking out on great views across Cook Strait towards the South ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:22:21 -0700

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Million dollar view Posted on 7 September 2009 This seat in Wahine Park at Palmer Head on Wellington's south coast was looking out on great views across Cook Strait towards the South ...

Big chief drops in Posted on 6 September 2009 Admiral Timothy Keating, head of the US Pacific Command was in town for three days of political and military meetings last week, leaving ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 19:50:58 -0700

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Big chief drops in Posted on 6 September 2009 Admiral Timothy Keating, head of the US Pacific Command was in town for three days of political and military meetings last week, leaving ...

Spring is sprung Posted on 5 September 2009 Our flowering cherry tree shown in bud in my post on 21 August has now been in full bloom for the past fortnight, and is again a much talke ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:22:39 -0700

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Spring is sprung Posted on 5 September 2009 Our flowering cherry tree shown in bud in my post on 21 August has now been in full bloom for the past fortnight, and is again a much talke ...

Sub-continental, down under Posted on 4 September 2009 A view of the Wellington Indian Sports Centre in Kilbirnie, basking in today's sunshine. © 2009 Ross Collins

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:37:57 -0700

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Sub-continental, down under Posted on 4 September 2009 A view of the Wellington Indian Sports Centre in Kilbirnie, basking in today's sunshine. © 2009 Ross Collins

Minding the shop Posted on 31 August 2009 The owner's pet enjoys the morning sun outside the Rainbow Bookshop in Newtown, while watching the world pass by. © 2009 Ross Collins ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:05:39 -0700

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Minding the shop Posted on 31 August 2009 The owner's pet enjoys the morning sun outside the Rainbow Bookshop in Newtown, while watching the world pass by. © 2009 Ross Collins ...

Making a statement Posted on 29 August 2009 The message is clear. © 2009 Ross Collins

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:54:45 -0700

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Making a statement Posted on 29 August 2009 The message is clear. © 2009 Ross Collins

Living rough, but colourful Posted on 28 August 2009 I spotted this humble abode in Clyde earlier this year, and was struck by the paint work on the corrugated iron walls. © 2009 ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:23:31 -0700

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Living rough, but colourful Posted on 28 August 2009 I spotted this humble abode in Clyde earlier this year, and was struck by the paint work on the corrugated iron walls. © 2009 ...

Gratuitou's apo'strophe Posted on 27 August 2009 I've passed this sign every day for the last few weeks before stopping to capture this image today. These abominations are everywhere ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:17:39 -0700

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Gratuitou's apo'strophe Posted on 27 August 2009 I've passed this sign every day for the last few weeks before stopping to capture this image today. These abominations are everywhere ...

The boxes at Brighton Posted on 26 August 2009 This image shows some of the well-known and colourful Brighton Bathing Boxes on Melbourne's Brighton Beach. © 2009 Ross Collins

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:57:34 -0700

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The boxes at Brighton Posted on 26 August 2009 This image shows some of the well-known and colourful Brighton Bathing Boxes on Melbourne's Brighton Beach. © 2009 Ross Collins

Getting over it Posted on 24 August 2009 I captured this image in the Toolangi State Forest in Victoria, Australia back in 2007. I'm unsure whether this area was again savaged by the ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:33:39 -0700

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Getting over it Posted on 24 August 2009 I captured this image in the Toolangi State Forest in Victoria, Australia back in 2007. I'm unsure whether this area was again savaged by the ...

Sunday roll-up Posted on 23 August 2009 Local residents were taking advantage of pleasant early spring weather this morning to enjoy a gentle end or two of lawn bowls, played on the a ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:11:34 -0700

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Sunday roll-up Posted on 23 August 2009 Local residents were taking advantage of pleasant early spring weather this morning to enjoy a gentle end or two of lawn bowls, played on the a ...

First signs of spring Posted on 21 August 2009 A mass of buds (and a single flower) on our flowering cherry tree, as shown in this image captured today, are the first indication t ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:00:39 -0700

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First signs of spring Posted on 21 August 2009 A mass of buds (and a single flower) on our flowering cherry tree, as shown in this image captured today, are the first indication t ...

Out of the ashes Posted on 20 August 2009 English import, striker Chris Greenacre is airborne as he controls the ball at speed during the Wellington Phoenix training session at Ne ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:04:30 -0700

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Out of the ashes Posted on 20 August 2009 English import, striker Chris Greenacre is airborne as he controls the ball at speed during the Wellington Phoenix training session at Ne ...

Log o' Wood Posted on 18 August 2009 The symbol of supremacy in New Zealand provincial rugby was on display at today's training session of the Wellington Lions, providing a not-so ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:44:26 -0700

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Log o' Wood Posted on 18 August 2009 The symbol of supremacy in New Zealand provincial rugby was on display at today's training session of the Wellington Lions, providing a not-so ...

Nostalgia Posted on 17 August 2009 Among the huge and diverse stocks of mainly used books and other bric-a-bac on sale at the Rainbow Bookshop in Newtown, I spotted these reminder ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:16:34 -0700

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Nostalgia Posted on 17 August 2009 Among the huge and diverse stocks of mainly used books and other bric-a-bac on sale at the Rainbow Bookshop in Newtown, I spotted these reminder ...

Confrontation Posted on 16 August 2009 In this further image from yesterday's shoot at the Wellington Rugby League Premiers Grand Final, Porirua Vikings full back Greig Dean is ag ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:20:58 -0700

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Confrontation Posted on 16 August 2009 In this further image from yesterday's shoot at the Wellington Rugby League Premiers Grand Final, Porirua Vikings full back Greig Dean is ag ...

Try time! Posted on 15 August 2009 Porirua Vikings full back Greig Dean is across the line for the first try of the day in his team's win today over the Wainuiomata Lions in the W ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:31:02 -0700

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Try time! Posted on 15 August 2009 Porirua Vikings full back Greig Dean is across the line for the first try of the day in his team's win today over the Wainuiomata Lions in the W ...

Easy as Posted on 14 August 2009 Seen recently in Newtown, one of Wellington's less well-to-do suburbs. © 2009 Ross Collins

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:52:17 -0700

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Easy as Posted on 14 August 2009 Seen recently in Newtown, one of Wellington's less well-to-do suburbs. © 2009 Ross Collins

Eureka! Posted on 11 August 2009 The 91-storeys, 300-metre high Eureka Tower, the second tallest building in Australia, dominates this view of the Melbourne skyline looking from t ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:00:30 -0700

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Eureka! Posted on 11 August 2009 The 91-storeys, 300-metre high Eureka Tower, the second tallest building in Australia, dominates this view of the Melbourne skyline looking from t ...

Walking the dog Posted on 10 August 2009 Another image from my recent shoot at the Williamstown marina near Melbourne. © 2009 Ross Collins

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:19:57 -0700

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Walking the dog Posted on 10 August 2009 Another image from my recent shoot at the Williamstown marina near Melbourne. © 2009 Ross Collins

In the barn Posted on 9 August 2009 The Monday morning commuter rush over, Wellington city buses are parked in the Kilbirnie bus barn. © 2009 Ross Collins

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:54:14 -0700

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In the barn Posted on 9 August 2009 The Monday morning commuter rush over, Wellington city buses are parked in the Kilbirnie bus barn. © 2009 Ross Collins

Watching the world go by Posted on 8 August 2009 This fellow was taking a close interest in me as I passed by in Newtown earlier this week. © 2009 Ross Collins

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:14:53 -0700

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Watching the world go by Posted on 8 August 2009 This fellow was taking a close interest in me as I passed by in Newtown earlier this week. © 2009 Ross Collins

A shop called home Posted on 7 August 2009 This former shop in Onepu Road, Kilbirnie appears to be have been converted for use as a private residence, with the footpath awning pro ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:46:35 -0700

Ross Collins
A shop called home Posted on 7 August 2009 This former shop in Onepu Road, Kilbirnie appears to be have been converted for use as a private residence, with the footpath awning pro ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:57:30 -0700

Quality manhood only Posted on 5 August 2009 Seen in Newtown earlier this week, this notice begs the question as to whether English is a second language for the resident or the in ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:53:31 -0700

Ross Collins
Quality manhood only Posted on 5 August 2009 Seen in Newtown earlier this week, this notice begs the question as to whether English is a second language for the resident or the in ...

Local identity Posted on 4 August 2009 Yesterday's beautiful weather provided a great opportunity for photography, and this building in Mansfield Street, Newtown has been on my to ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 22:30:49 -0700

Ross Collins
Local identity Posted on 4 August 2009 Yesterday's beautiful weather provided a great opportunity for photography, and this building in Mansfield Street, Newtown has been on my to ...

Waiting for a bite Posted on 3 August 2009 These fishermen were seen watching a passing float plane from the end of the wharf at the Williamstown marina near Melbourne, as they wa ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:29:05 -0700

Ross Collins
Waiting for a bite Posted on 3 August 2009 These fishermen were seen watching a passing float plane from the end of the wharf at the Williamstown marina near Melbourne, as they wa ...

Room with a view Posted on 2 August 2009 The Macquarie Group boardroom on the 11th floor of 101 Collins Street, Melbourne provides sweeping views to the south of the city. © ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:44:58 -0700

Ross Collins
Room with a view Posted on 2 August 2009 The Macquarie Group boardroom on the 11th floor of 101 Collins Street, Melbourne provides sweeping views to the south of the city. © ...

A grand old lady Posted on 1 August 2009 The pipe organ in the Melbourne Town Hall is a massive affair, and looks all the more impressive when viewed from this angle. © 2009 ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:28:37 -0700

Ross Collins
A grand old lady Posted on 1 August 2009 The pipe organ in the Melbourne Town Hall is a massive affair, and looks all the more impressive when viewed from this angle. © 2009 ...

Going about their business Posted on 31 July 2009 This is a more familiar view of Melbourne's public sculpture 'Three Businessmen Who Brought Their Own Lunch', of which I posted i ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:07:37 -0700

Ross Collins
Going about their business Posted on 31 July 2009 This is a more familiar view of Melbourne's public sculpture 'Three Businessmen Who Brought Their Own Lunch', of which I posted i ...

Reflected colours Posted on 30 July 2009 This is the reflection of a yacht moored at the Williamstown marina near Melbourne, included with other images posted recently in this gal ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:59:57 -0700

Ross Collins
Reflected colours Posted on 30 July 2009 This is the reflection of a yacht moored at the Williamstown marina near Melbourne, included with other images posted recently in this gal ...

Orderly crossing Posted on 29 July 2009 I have previously posted images of the well-known public sculpture 'Three Businessmen Who Brought Their Own Lunch' in Swanston Street, Melb ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:37:21 -0700

Ross Collins
Orderly crossing Posted on 29 July 2009 I have previously posted images of the well-known public sculpture 'Three Businessmen Who Brought Their Own Lunch' in Swanston Street, Melb ...

The world at your finger tips Posted on 28 July 2009 My attention was drawn to the colour and patterns in this shop window in Footscray. It is covered in advertising for discount ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:55:21 -0700

Ross Collins
The world at your finger tips Posted on 28 July 2009 My attention was drawn to the colour and patterns in this shop window in Footscray. It is covered in advertising for discount ...

Watching the show Posted on 27 July 2009 When I saw this dog standing alongside his owner among a crowd watching some Asian dancers at the 150th anniversary of Footscray in Melbou ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:55:09 -0700

Ross Collins
Watching the show Posted on 27 July 2009 When I saw this dog standing alongside his owner among a crowd watching some Asian dancers at the 150th anniversary of Footscray in Melbou ...

Dangerous waters Posted on 26 July 2009 The "danger" sign on this buoy seems incongruous sitting on the tranquil waters at the Williamstown marina near Melbourne on a calm and sun ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:55:59 -0700

Ross Collins
Dangerous waters Posted on 26 July 2009 The "danger" sign on this buoy seems incongruous sitting on the tranquil waters at the Williamstown marina near Melbourne on a calm and sun ...

Heritage elegance Posted on 25 July 2009 This beautifully restored and maintained heritage architecture is in Melbourne's Block Arcade, adjacent to Collins Street. © 2009 Ros ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:55:24 -0700

Ross Collins
Heritage elegance Posted on 25 July 2009 This beautifully restored and maintained heritage architecture is in Melbourne's Block Arcade, adjacent to Collins Street. © 2009 Ros ...

On duty Posted on 24 July 2009 These sisters were fully occupied keeping a close eye on all passing traffic and pedestrians when I was in their neighbourhood last week. © 200 ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:37:15 -0700

Ross Collins
On duty Posted on 24 July 2009 These sisters were fully occupied keeping a close eye on all passing traffic and pedestrians when I was in their neighbourhood last week. © 200 ...

On a clear day Posted on 23 July 2009 To capture this image I lay on my back on the tiled floor of the atrium which was added in the restoration of the former T&G Building, now kn ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:18:02 -0700

Ross Collins
On a clear day Posted on 23 July 2009 To capture this image I lay on my back on the tiled floor of the atrium which was added in the restoration of the former T&G Building, now kn ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:42:41 -0700

Ross Collins
Cheek by jowl Posted on 22 July 2009 Yachts moored at the Williamstown marina, near Melbourne. © 2009 Ross Collins

As big as it gets Posted on 21 July 2009 The flight crew of a Qantas Airbus A380 completes its paperwork after arrival at Melbourne International Airport at Tullamarine yesterday ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:50:23 -0700

Ross Collins
As big as it gets Posted on 21 July 2009 The flight crew of a Qantas Airbus A380 completes its paperwork after arrival at Melbourne International Airport at Tullamarine yesterday ...

A dollar off Posted on 20 July 2009 This bucket of seafood was on sale at a knock-down price at the Footscray market in Melbourne on Saturday. © 2009 Ross Collins

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:48:16 -0700

Ross Collins
A dollar off Posted on 20 July 2009 This bucket of seafood was on sale at a knock-down price at the Footscray market in Melbourne on Saturday. © 2009 Ross Collins

Monochrome treatment Posted on 15 July 2009 This is a monochrome version I have been working on of an image captured last year in Tasmania. I have previously posted a similar ima ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:53:20 -0700

Ross Collins
Monochrome treatment Posted on 15 July 2009 This is a monochrome version I have been working on of an image captured last year in Tasmania. I have previously posted a similar ima ...

Wipe out Posted on 14 July 2009 This further image from my recent shoot at Lyall Bay needs little further explanation. © 2009 Ross Collins

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:32:50 -0700

Ross Collins
Wipe out Posted on 14 July 2009 This further image from my recent shoot at Lyall Bay needs little further explanation. © 2009 Ross Collins

Taking a break Posted on 12 July 2009 These two motorcycles sharing a single car parking space were straight across the road from the 55 Minute Dry Cleaner shown in yesterday's image. ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:24:57 -0700

Ross Collins
Taking a break Posted on 12 July 2009 These two motorcycles sharing a single car parking space were straight across the road from the 55 Minute Dry Cleaner shown in yesterday's image. ...

Putting in the effort Posted on 11 July 2009 I saw the potential for this image as I was picking up some dry cleaning from the 55 Minute Dry Cleaner in Cuba Street this morning. I gr ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:07:34 -0700

Ross Collins
Putting in the effort Posted on 11 July 2009 I saw the potential for this image as I was picking up some dry cleaning from the 55 Minute Dry Cleaner in Cuba Street this morning. I gr ...

Jilly Posted on 10 July 2009 Local identity Jilly Crew is the proprietor of the Seatoun Bookshop and provides an excellent range of products and services from this traditional station ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:13:57 -0700

Ross Collins
Jilly Posted on 10 July 2009 Local identity Jilly Crew is the proprietor of the Seatoun Bookshop and provides an excellent range of products and services from this traditional station ...

Real men don't notice rain Posted on 9 July 2009 At this morning's All Blacks training session in Wellington, Andrew Hore, Tony Woodcock and Aled de Malmanche watch a video replay of ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:30:07 -0700

Ross Collins
Real men don't notice rain Posted on 9 July 2009 At this morning's All Blacks training session in Wellington, Andrew Hore, Tony Woodcock and Aled de Malmanche watch a video replay of ...

Dramatic sea Posted on 29 June 2009 In another image captured at Lyall Bay on Saturday, the northerly wind is whipping water off the top of breakers rolling towards the shore. © ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:11:27 -0700

Ross Collins
Dramatic sea Posted on 29 June 2009 In another image captured at Lyall Bay on Saturday, the northerly wind is whipping water off the top of breakers rolling towards the shore. © ...

Fit for a king (and queen) Posted on 28 June 2009 King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain were on board this Spanish Air Force Airbus A310-304 as it left Wellington on Wednesday, bo ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:19:43 -0700

Ross Collins
Fit for a king (and queen) Posted on 28 June 2009 King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain were on board this Spanish Air Force Airbus A310-304 as it left Wellington on Wednesday, bo ...

Be careful! Posted on 27 June 2009 Strong southerly swells and a northerly breeze were combining to cause dramatic water displays at the Lyall Bay breakwater adjacent to the Wellingto ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Ross Collins) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:10:35 -0700

Ross Collins
Be careful! Posted on 27 June 2009 Strong southerly swells and a northerly breeze were combining to cause dramatic water displays at the Lyall Bay breakwater adjacent to the Wellingto ...