Christchurch Sept 4th Earthquake.
Update: Complete collapse following 22nd Feb 2011 6.3 shake. Now demolished.
After September 2010 earthquake.
Was demolished after extensive damage from February 22nd 2011 6.3 aftershock.
Damage from Christchurch 4th September Earthquake. Really lucky no one was there because it was 4:35am.
Christchurch Earthquake Aftermath
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After the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch 10 days ago we are reminded of Spring and that things are starting to look a little better now.
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
Colombo Street South. So sad to see history die - both buildings and business.
Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
Colombo Street North. So sad to see history die - both buildings and business.
Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.
Christchurch Earthquake Aftermath
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Christchurch Earthquake Aftermath
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Christchurch Earthquake 4th Sept 2010
There was a risk of rocks falling off cliffs behind Redcliffs school following Sept 4th earthquake.
A helicopter was used to wash off loose rocks to lower the risk to the school.
Very sad - was a nice looking building. This is near the top of the building and there is signs of the top being displaced horizontally.
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
Montreal Street north. So sad to see history die - both buildings and business.
Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.
Christchurch Earthquake Aftermath
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A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
Manchester Courts, a seven-storey building on the corner of Hereford and Manchester Streets, is a category one historic place built in 1905-1906 that up until the 7.1 earthquake, housed offices.
News of the scheduled demolition provoked an emotional response from the people of Christchurch.
UPDATE 14 October 2010: A group of residents is campaig...
Christchurch Earthquake Aftermath
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Christchurch Earthquake Aftermath
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Christchurch Earthquake Aftermath
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Christchurch Earthquake Aftermath
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Now empty and soon to be demolished - sadly for the family and all the customers. Fortunately all plant and stock saved and the search to go on for another suitable space
I have always meant to go back here and get a shot without cars. thr facade of this building is so quaint iI loved it. Now too late
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch 04 September 2010.
Victoria Street. So sad to see history die - both buildings and business.
Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.
Christchurch Earthquake Aftermath
Christchurch Earthquake Aftermath
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Some of the recent aftershocks located around Banks Peninsula since the 7.1 earthquake have resulted in renewed hot springs activity with the distinct sulphurous smells being the result of deep seated water reaching the surface. Known hot springs are located at Motukarara, Rapaki Bay, Heathcote Valley, and Purau. You can see the distant crater r...
The Christchurch Methodist Church van takes a hit from the falling gable end of the church.
A view 4 weeks after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
St Johns Church corner of Hereford Street and Latimer Square.
Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.
Rolleston/Burnham, South Island, NZ
This used to be a perfectly straight and flat road!
Falling gable of the Anglican Community of the Sacred Name building left a gaping hole in the roof in the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit Christchurch on 4 September 2010. The chimney would have toppled as well had it not been braced.