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In better times

Posted on 25 March 2019 When I read yesterday that the Devyish Superette in Kilbirnie Crescent was on fire, I recalled capturing images of it some years ago. I had been photographing at an international diving event at the Kilbirnie Aquatic Centre across the road nearly six years ago, and noticed that the dairy might be worth a few shots in the early evening light. © 2019 Ross Collins

Fun in the sun

Posted on 24 March 2019 In this crazy world, some of life's simplest pleasures are still the best. © 2019 Ross Collins

No one I know

Posted on 23 March 2019 Walking through the Seatoun Tunnel yesterday I had reason to ponder "who's Pablo?". © 2019 Ross Collins

Togetherness

Posted on 22 March 2019 This pair of chimpanzees were getting away from it all to share some quality time at the Wellington Zoo this week. © 2019 Ross Collins

Reaching out

Posted on 21 March 2019 Being in the locality yesterday, I looked in at the Kilbirnie Mosque again after having visited on Saturday. By coincidence, Opposition Leader Simon Bridges and other Wellington region MPs were leaving after a private meeting with Imam Tahir Nawaz. © 2019 Ross Collins

Motley crew

Posted on 20 March 2019 This scruffy bunch, along with a young associate, were occupying a prime vantage point for people watching above Cuba Mall on Sunday. © 2019 Ross Collins

Hues

Posted on 19 March 2019 Rainbow flags marking Gay Pride Week have been adding to the usual colour in Cuba Street. © 2019 Ross Collins

Not Nigella

Posted on 18 March 2019 New aromas will be wafting around Courtenay Place soon, but I expect to walk on by. © 2019 Ross Collins

Just in case

Posted on 17 March 2019 A well-armed policeman had no time to dip into a packet of biscuits left at his feet as he kept a watch on visitors leaving flowers and inscriptions outside the Wellington Islamic Centre Masjid (mosque) in Kilbirnie yesterday. © 2019 Ross Collins

Dear Leader

Posted on 16 March 2019 Being not merely Supreme Leader of North Korea, but also Chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, Chairman of the Central Military Commission, Chairman of the State Affairs Commission as well as Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army, it was unsurprising to find that Kim Jong-un has his own mural in Piera Street, just a few steps from Lygon Street, in Brunswick, Melbourne. Although unattributed, I believe this is the work of Lushsux. © 2019 Ross Collins

As good as it gets

Posted on 15 March 2019 The Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship 'Europa 2', which was bound for Lyttleton after its first visit to Wellington on Tuesday is, according to the "Berlitz Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships", the highest rated cruise ship in the world. © 2019 Ross Collins

End of the golden weather?

Posted on 14 March 2019 The view across Wellington Harbour from Seatoun Beach was looking anything but summery yesterday. © 2019 Ross Collins

Measuring up

Posted on 13 March 2019 When I spotted the image potential of this shopfront in Melbourne's Flinders Lane recently, it was just a matter of waiting for the right passer-by to complete my photograph. © 2019 Ross Collins

As needs must

Posted on 12 March 2019 One way or another, the general store in the small Victoria, Australia town of Meredith can ensure your requirements are met. © 2019 Ross Collins

As it was

Posted on 11 March 2019 It's unlikely this view along Town Hall Lane, Ballarat has unchanged much, if at all, since around the time the Ballarat Town Hall (on the right) was built in 1870. © 2019 Ross Collins