Ōtautahi / Christchurch Daily Photo

Daily Photo

Bee on a Flower

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Feb 15, 2015

A bee spotted on some flowers in the city. A nice easy photo to ease back into some blogging as I took a bit of a break as I’ve been so busy with work and other commitments.
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Buildings, street art

Mural on the Mexico Restaurant

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Feb 6, 2015

The new Mexican restaurant on the corner of Hereford and Manchester Streets (it’s called Mexico), has this bright mural on the side of the building of Mexican characters. It was painted by artist Jacob Yikes (http://www.planetyikes.com). I really like the fact that murals are showing up on new developments, as…
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Events

First Thursdays ChCh – Lost in Space Event in Sydenham

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Feb 5, 2015

I checked out the First Thursdays event in Sydenham this evening with its Lost in Space theme. The robot costumes were very well done. An excellent event with food trucks and market stalls and live music. There was a Robot Parade and people were encouraged to dress up – I…
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On the Street

Box of flowers on Main Road

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Feb 4, 2015

These flowers on Main Road are part of a promotion for the florist on Bridle Path Road – I often see the flowers out and decided they’d make an interesting subject while out on my walk this evening. It’s been quite an eventful day in Christchurch with hot weather and…
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On the Street

One couch free to a good home

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Feb 3, 2015

Spotted in Heathcote while I was out for my bike ride. I couldn’t believe my luck that a spotted dog walked into the frame making the image just that bit more interesting. The dog then stopped to investigate the couch. It’s not normal for couches to appear on the street…
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Daily Photo

Entrance to Pegasus Town

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Feb 2, 2015

This is the entrance to Pegasus Town is a new town under development about 25km north of Christchurch. It’s named after the nearby Pegasus Bay.
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Animals

Baby Alpaca

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Feb 1, 2015

I was in Loburn today (North of Christchurch) at Oakridge Alpacas to photograph the baby Alpacas they’ve had this summer. I caught this wee guy peeking around his mother! They are very intelligent and inquisitive animals.
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Nature

Bird Ornament and Garden

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Jan 31, 2015

I think the bird ornament is a Heron – I rather liked it when I saw it and thought it would go nicely in the wild bit of land I am slowly trying to turn into a garden – albeit a temporary garden as some day the house will be…
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Buildings

Inside the Isaac Theatre Royal

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Jan 30, 2015

I was at the Isaac Royal Theatre tonight and took the opportunity to snap a few photos with the cellphone. It was so wonderful to be in this beautiful building that has been so lovingly rebuilt. What a credit to everyone involved and such an asset for Christchurch.
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Restaurants & Cafes

Curry en Route on Soleares Avenue

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Jan 29, 2015

On the recommendation of our local hairdresser we dined tonight at Curry en Route which is located on Soleares Avenue in Mt Pleasant (they also have restaurants in Amberley and Parklands). The food was absolutely delicious – some of the best Indian food I’ve had for sure. Plus very friendly…
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Daily Photo

Palm Tree in McCormacks Bay

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Jan 28, 2015

I went for a bike ride today and ended up at McCormack’s Bay (it’s on the way to Sumner). I stopped briefly at this section to take a phone call and then before I left I too a snap of the Palm Tree in case I didn’t get out for…
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Daily Photo

Ferrymead Bridge

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Jan 27, 2015

Ferrymead Bridge – for those of us that have to navigate this every day it’s going to be a huge relief to have the bridge open and the new lanes functioning. Last I heard it would be April this year – that’s after they started (I think) back in 2010!
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